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REIMAGINE EDUCATION CONFERENCE & AWARDS

CONFERENCE & AWARDS8th – 10th December 2019


Visas

Delegates are advised to check with your travel agent and local UK embassy about visa requirements. If you need to apply for a visa and require an invitation letter, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:

Title: ..........................................................................................................................................................

Full name as per passport: ......................................................................................................................

Nationality: ................................................................................................................................................

Passport Number: ....................................................................................................................................

Job Title: ......................................................................................................................................................

Organisation: ............................................................................................................................................

Arrival date into the UK: ...........................................................................................................................

Departure date from the UK: ..................................................................................................................

Before you travel


Dietary Requirements

Complimentary tea, coffee and other refreshments will be available on arrival, during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks, at lunch, (no lunch on Sunday 8th December) and at the Gala Dinner. If you have any special dietary requirements, please email us at [email protected] by Friday 15th November so we can prepare accordingly.

Dress Code

During the day the dress code for the event will be business attire, while for the Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, the dress code will be evening attire.

London will be in the midst of its winter months, so we do advise for you to pack warm items of clothing. You might also want to bring your gloves, scarves and hats, and don’t forget an umbrella.

Accommodation

The conference on 9th & 10th December will be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII) in Westminster. There are many hotels to suit any budget within walking distance of the venue. Please visit our website and use the interactive map to find your accommodation and best available rates. Please note that London’s hotels typically receive high demand throughout this period. We therefore encourage you to book early to secure your room at more favourable rates.

Please find some recommendations below:

Lower Budget: ¶ Hub By Premier Inn Westminster (5min walk to QEII)

¶ Grange Rochester Hotel (13min walk)

¶ Grange Wellington Hotel (13min walk)

Medium Budget: ¶ Doubletree by Hilton Westminster (12min walk to QEII)

¶ Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (13min walk to QEII)

¶ St. Ermin’s Hotel (5min walk to QEII)

¶ St. James Court Hotel (9min walk to QEII)

Higher Budget: ¶ Conrad London St. James (4min walk to QEII)

¶ London Marriott Hotel County Hall (11min walk to QEII)


Plane Heathrow Airport: The Heathrow Express train costs £37 (US$45) for a return ticket to Paddington Station.

The train departs every 15 minutes and the journey takes 15 minutes.

A taxi from Heathrow Airport can take about 45 minutes to Central London and costs around £70 (USD 85).

Plane Gatwick Airport: The Gatwick Express train costs £33.70 (USD$41) for a return ticket to Victoria Station.

The train departs every 15 minutes and journey lasts 30 minutes.

A taxi from Gatwick Airport can take about 80 minutes to Central London and costs around £115 (USD$140).

Plane Stansted Airport: The Stansted Express train costs £29.90 (USD$36) for a return ticket to Liverpool Street Station.

The train departs every 15 minutes and the journey lasts about 45 minutes.

A taxi from Stansted Airport takes around 70 minutes and costs around £115 (USD$140).

Plane Luton Airport: A taxi from Luton Airport takes around 70 minutes and costs around £115 (USD 140).

*Visit the respective websites before you travel to London for advanced ticket deals.

Arriving in London


For more ideas regarding what to do in London, we recommend the following websites:

¶ Timeout London

¶ Free Tours By Foot

Within walking distance from Imperial College Business School

¶ Science Museum

¶ Natural History Museum

¶ Victoria and Albert Museum

¶ The Albert Memorial

¶ Princess Diana Memorial Fountain

¶ Kensington Palace

For the shoppers:

¶ Kensington High Street

¶ Harrods

Within walking distance from the Queen Elizabeth II Centre

¶ Westminster Abbey, Big Ben & Houses of Parliament

¶ Imperial War Museum, Churchill War Rooms & Statue of Sir Winston Churchill

¶ 10 Downing Street

¶ Coca-Cola London Eye, Sea Life Aquarium, The London Dungeon

¶ Florence Nightingale Museum

¶ St. James Park, The Guards Museum, Buckingham Palace

For the shoppers:

¶ Regent Street & Oxford Street

Explore London

There are an endless number of things to see and do in London.


Sunday 8th December 2019 – Active Learning Day

Map-marker-altImperial College Business School South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ

The nearest underground station is South Kensington station which is served by the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines.

On arrival at South Kensington underground station, turn right after passing through the exit barriers and descend into the tunnel walkway. Follow the tunnel all the way to the end and take the steps up to the road. Turn left out of the tunnel and walk down Exhibition Road. Imperial College Business School is on your left-hand side.

For more information on how to get to Imperial College Business School, click here.

Parking

There is limited parking available at Imperial College Business School. If you require a parking space, please email [email protected] with your vehicle registration number so we can book accordingly. We will need this info by no later than Friday 22nd November 2019.

Schedule

09:00 Registrations Opens

09:00 – 09:30 Coffee, Tea and Pastries

09:30 – 11:00 First Session

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee Break

11:30 – 13:00 Second Session

13:00 – 14:30 Lunch Break

14:30 – 16:30 Third Session

*Light refreshments will be served on arrival and during the coffee breaks.

There will be no organised lunch but there are many eateries within walking distance.


Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th December 2019 – Conference & Awards

Monday 9th December Tuesday 10th December07:00 Registration Opens and Breakfast Available

08:00 Plenary 08:30 Plenary

09:30 Showcases 09:00 Sessions

10:30 Coffee Break


13:00 Lunch


16:00 Coffee Break 15:30 Coffee Break

16:30 Plenary and Regional Awards 16:00 Sessions and Awards Ceremony

18:00 Drinks Reception 18:00 Conference Ends

19:00 Gala Dinner

Map-marker-altQueen Elizabeth II Centre (QEII)Broad Sanctuary, Westminster SW1P 3EE

Nearest underground stations: ¶ Westminster served by Jubilee, District and Circle Lines

¶ St. James’ Park served by District and Circle Lines

Parking

There are a few car parks near the QEII but space is limited. Q-park is a 7 minute walk from the QEII and costs approximately £20 per day. It is advisable to pre-book your parking space here

Schedule

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