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Conference dates:
29th September – 2nd October 2024
Conference location:
International Convention Centre
8 Centenary Square
Birmingham
B1 2EA
Security and Prohibited Items at Conservative Party Conference 2024
We’ll be operating enhanced security measure this year. We work closely with the West Midlands Police, G4S security staff and venue security teams to keep the Conference safe for delegates. Your full co-operation with police, security staff and stewards will reduce any delays on site.
- Your Conference pass must be worn at all times within the secure zone and must be clearly visible. Report lost passes immediately to the Accreditation Office.
- Luggage is not allowed in the secure zone at any time. A left luggage facility will be available at the Accreditation Office between 8am and 2pm on Wednesday 4th October only.
- All delegates and essential small bags will be subject to search upon arrival.
- Please remove any metal items from pockets and bags before passing through security channels.
- If you bring electrical items into the secure zone, you will be asked by security personnel to demonstrate them in operation.
- Additional random searches will be in operation upon entry to the Main Stage and official fringe sessions.
- The following items are prohibited:
- All liquids. Refillable containers should be empty. Water fountains are available within the venue.
- Any item that could be used as a potential weapon, compromise public safety, or to damage venue property. Examples of these would include knives, sprays or powders.
- All flags or banners and any objects or clothing intended for ambush marketing.
- All liquids. Refillable containers should be empty. Water fountains are available within the venue.
- Additional random searches will be in operation throughout the secure zone and fringe events.
The Conservative Party Conference is in a secure zone. In order to access Conference, you will need a ticket – book your ticket here.
Click here to take a look at useful information from the Official Tourist Board on getting to Birmingham, getting around and how to make the most of your visit.
How to get there
By train:
It takes just over one hour to reach the ICC from London and Birmingham also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Birmingham Grand Central and the ICC is a short 15 minute walk or a 5 minute taxi ride from the station.
By road:
If you are planning to drive to Birmingham, you will have no problems finding the venue as Birmingham is at the heart of the UK’s motorway networks, close to the M6, M5 and M42. There are ample parking spaces available in the city centre and near to the venue. Click here for more information.
Please note that due to the conference being in a secure island site, some roads near the ICC may be closed for the duration of the event.
Visitors arriving by car will need to be aware of Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone. The ICC and associated visitor car parks are located within this area. Dail charges apply to vehicles entering the zone which do not comply with the zone’s criteria. For further information and to check if your vehicle is Clean Air Zone compliant, please click here.
Accessibility
Birmingham boasts a wide range of accessible facilities.
The closest blue badge parking spaces are 177 yards from the ICC in Cambridge Street.
The ICC is a fully accessible venue. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are available within the secure zone. Please contact registration@conservatives.com.