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ACOUSTICS 2024 50th Anniversary Conference & Exhibition 12 - 13 September 2024 Business School, Manchester Metropolitan University

 

 ACOUSTICS 2024 
50th Anniversary Conference
12 - 13 September 2024
Manchester Metropolitan University
Business School, All Saints Campus,
Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6BH

*****   REGISTRATION FOR THE CONFERENCE IS NOW CLOSED *****

UPDATED PROGRAMME CLICK HERE

 

EARLY CAREERS SOCIAL - Sponsored by Getzner and UKAN+

 Join us on Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 6.30pm for an ECG Social ahead of the Acoustics 2024 conference. This event is open to Early Careers delegates, Mentors and Buddies only. Space is limited to 30, so early registration is essential.

Nell’s New York Pizza & Bar
20 Minshall Street, Kampus, Manchester M1 3EF
 
NORTH-WEST BRANCH SOCIAL - Sponsored by Farrat
Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 6.30pm 
You are invited to joing North-West branch for a drink from 6.30pm onwards, everyone welcome.
Brickhouse Social
11-13 New Wakefield Street, Manchester M1 5NP
 
 
CONFERENCE DINNER - BOOKING FOR THE DINNER IS NOW CLOSED
The Monastery Manchester
Gorton Lane, Manchester M12 5WF
Thursday 12 September 2024
18:00 reception and 20:00 Dinner in the Great Nave.
 
 

 

EXHIBITION

The exhibition will form an integral part of the conference making networking easy and providing you with access to all attendees.

To ensure maximum exposure for you all refreshments breaks will be held in the exhibition area. The Exhibition will be open on both days.

Set up and break down information will be sent once you have booked your space.

Included in the cost:

1 x Table, L120cm x W60cm, tablecloth (if needed), chairs and access to power.

The fee includes 1 person attending the conference and includes lunch, refreshments and the conference dinner.

Any colleagues should register as a delegate at the Members Rate.

The tables provided by Manchester Metropolitan University Business School are smaller than the 6ft tables we have used before, please note the smaller size available to each exhibitor.

Exhibition Floor Plan

https://www.ioa.org.uk/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/files/AC2024%20Exhibition%20floor%20plan.pdf

Exhibition Booked Stands

https://www.ioa.org.uk/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/files/AC2024%20Exhibition%20Stands%2810%29.pdf

 

LOCATION, TRAVEL, PARKING

About Manchester For more information on Manchester as a destination please log onto https://www.meetinmanchester.com/ ; here you will discover all things to do in Manchester.

 

HOTELS

Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for  ACOUSTICS 2024.
All rooms are held on an on-line system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit card. If you require any assistance with your reservation, support is available via the Accommodation Booking Team.
To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link: 

https://book.passkey.com/e/50778834

Negotiated delegate rates will be available to book until the end of the day on 30 AUGUST 2024 so please book as soon as possible to guarantee a room.

If you have any queries about the website, please contact Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau.

Contacts: Should you have any queries, please contact Manchester Convention Bureau at abs@visitmanchester.com.
 

IOA CARERS FUND

The Institute of Acoustics has recently launched a Carer’s Fund for members who would like to attend an IOA meeting or conference but are held back due to additional care costs. Applications can include, but are not limited to:

  • extended hours for a child-minder or care worker;
  • babysitter costs;
  • travel expenses for friends or relatives to care for your dependants;
  • after school activities, clubs or play-schemes; or
  • medical, nursing or respite care.

To apply, please check the guidelines and fill out the form by clicking here.

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY AND THE DINNER

All the two day rates, except the free sponsor,  include the conference dinner, to help us with numbers please tick the conference dinner box and the coach box if you are able to attend.

The Senior Members rate is for those who are fully retired

The Early Careers Members rate is for those who are under 35 or in the first 5 years of their acoustic career.

The Student rate is for those in full time education.

For Day Delegates, free Sponsors or dinner guests please book the conference dinner £70.00

 

EXTRA INFORMATION

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations are payable in full. In most cases it will be possible to transfer your registration to another person. If you book to attend in person and switch to online you will not be eligible for a refund.

IOA EARLY CAREER GROUP
This rate applies to any member who is 35 or under, or in the first 5 years of their careers.
 
CATERING – DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
The registration form allows you to choose Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free diets, if you have any other requirements please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk

HEARING ASSISTANCE: please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk for information

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk for information

ACCESSIBILITY: The IOA are committed to accessibility, please outline your needs so that we can support you. please email linda.canty@ioa.org.uk

QUIET ROOM: A quiet room will be avilable throughout the conference. No telephone calls please.

PRAYER ROOM: A prayer room can be provided

BABY CHANGING AND FEEDING ROOM: Will be available throughout the conference.

PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO: Please note that photographs and/or video may be used for Institute of Acoustics publicity/marketing.

SPEAKERS: please note that some presentations may be recorded and placed on the IOA YouTube account.

COPYRIGHT. Papers that have been published in the IOA proceedings may be used by the authors for secondary purposes and published elsewhere. The source of the article has to be acknowledged and a link - if available, to the DOI of the article.

DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of IOA or any other organisation. IOA makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.

 

 

When
12 September 2024 to 13 September 2024
Event Fee(s)
Event Fee(s) - 1 Day
Members (Day Rate) £260.00
CIEH, REHIS, UKAN+ ANC Members £260.00
Non Members (Day Rate) £364.00
Affiliated Organisation (Day Rate) £312.00
Sponsors (Day Rate) £208.00
Senior Members (retired) (Day Rate) £85.00
Early Careers (Day Rate) £85.00
Students (Day Rate) £85.00
FRIDAY
EXHIBITION FEES
IOA Key Sponsors £0.00
IOA Sponsors £676.00
Exhibition Fee £885.00
Stand Number (1st Choice) £0.00
CATERING OPTIONS
Other
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Stand Number (2nd Choice) £0.00
BUDDY SCHEME
I would like to be a Mentor £0.00
I would like to be a Buddy £0.00
I would like to attend EC Social on Wednesday Evening £0.00
Event Fee(s) - 1 Day
Members (Day Rate) £260.00
CIEH, REHIS, UKAN+ ANC Members £260.00
Non Members (Day Rate) £364.00
Affiliated Organisation (Day Rate) £312.00
Sponsors (Day Rate) £208.00
Senior Members (retired) (Day Rate) £85.00
Early Careers (Day Rate) £85.00
Students (Day Rate) £85.00
FRIDAY
EXHIBITION FEES
IOA Key Sponsors £0.00
IOA Sponsors £676.00
Exhibition Fee £885.00
Stand Number (1st Choice) £0.00
CATERING OPTIONS
Other
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Stand Number (2nd Choice) £0.00
BUDDY SCHEME
I would like to be a Mentor £0.00
I would like to be a Buddy £0.00
I would like to attend EC Social on Wednesday Evening £0.00