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  • DCN Annual Conference 2024

    14 to 15 March
  • PLEASE NOTE

    The Conference is now SOLD OUT.

    If you would like to be added to the waiting list for any cancellations to the conference / accommodation / gala dinner should any places become available, please drop either Sarah or Jacqui an email:


    Sarah: sarah@confpeople.co.uk 
    Jacqui: jacqui@confpeople.co.uk 

     


    The event – the biggest gathering in the district council calendar – will again be held at Sopwell House Hotel, near St Albans, Hertfordshire.

    It will feature some of the biggest speakers from within and around the sector, as well as networking opportunities, discussion of best practice and, of course, our prestigious Conference Dinner. 

    VENUE: Sopwell House
      Cottonmill Lane
      St. Albans
      AL1 2HQ
       
    EVENT DATE: Thursday 14 - Friday 15 March 2024

    The event starts with registration late morning on Thursday and finishes after lunch on Friday.  

    See https://www.districtcouncils.info/dcn-conference-2024-book-your-place-now/ for more information on the full event programme.

    For those required to stay the night prior (Wednesday 13 March), please book your own accommodation direct with the venues using the following information: 

    Sopwell House: Emilia, Groups Coordinator 
      01727 750 416 / groupscoordinator@sopwell-house.co.uk
       
     Premier Inn: 0333 321 9331
       
    Travelodge: 08719 846577

    If you book your own accommodation for the night prior at any of the venues, please advise us by email (sarah@confpeople.co.uk) so that we can endeavour for you to be accommodated in the same hotel on Thursday night (but please be aware this cannot be guaranteed).

  • Event Registration Form

    Please complete a separate registration form for each delegate
  • Please note that this registration page is for DCN members
    and those in local government only.

    For commercial partners wishing to book; please email
    DCN at DCN@local.gov.uk

     

    For any registration queries please email: 
    Sarah - sarah@confpeople.co.uk
    or
    Jacqui - jacqui@confpeople.co.uk 

  • Delegate Information

    Please complete all sections
  • Dietary / other requirements

    Please tell us about any dietary or other requirements you have so that we can ensure you are catered for at the event
  • GDPR Consent

    Please tick the box to indicate your consent.
  • GDPR Consent: I consent to DCN and The Conference People gathering the information on this registration form purely for the purposes of organising and administering this event. I understand that the information may be used by the venue/caterers to ensure the successful running of the event.

  • Terms & Conditions

    Please tick the box below to show that you agree that by submitting this form along with your credit card details you have booked and paid the relevant fee for your place and that you acknowledge the terms and conditions as detailed below:

    • Cancellations or changes will only be accepted in writing by contacting Sarah Matthews at sarah@confpeople.co.uk 

    • Cancellations made before 21 February 2024 will be given a refund, less a £5.00 administration fee.  Cancellations made after this date will not be eligible for any refund

    • Any event photos taken may be used on the DCN website / publicity / social media channels
  • Payment

    Payments are processed through Stripe. Any major credit/debit card accepted.
  • The conference package prices include: 

    • Conference Programme 
    • Gala Dinner, including Pre-dinner Drinks
    • All conference refreshments, including lunch on both Thursday and Friday
    • Accommodation on Thursday night and breakfast on Friday morning (either at Sopwell House or the St Albans City Centre venues) in the accommodation packages

    Please note that the Sopwell House accommodation is on a 'first come - first served' basis

     

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