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Conference: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

Evening Party: Loco Klub, Clock Tower Yard, Bristol, BS1 6QH

Wednesday 1st February 2023

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Festival Congress

Festival Congress is the annual flagship event organised by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF). It is the largest gathering of independent festivals in the UK, with over 350 industry delegates expected to attend in 2023.

Attended by 74% of AIF members on average, with an average total of 352 attendees each year (from 2014-2019), the Congress has rapidly evolved to become a fixture and must attend event in the festival industry calendar.

Festival Congress returns to Bristol in 2023 on Wednesday 1st February. The conference will be held at Bristol Beacon and the evening festival party at Loco Klub.

Festival Congress is a unique B2B networking event and has a progressive and innovative format, including high profile keynotes, engaging panel sessions, TED x style quick fire talks, breakout workshops and fireside chats with experts and inspiring personalities from across the festival and events world.

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Travel

Nearest train station: Bristol Temple Meads

We have secured a conference rate with GWR. Return tickets are available from London for just £44.

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Accommodation

The Bristol Hotel

Parking: NCP next door to the hotel – special overnight deal for residents @ just £12.00 per exit

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Mercure Bristol Holland House - 16 min walk to conference, 12 min walk to evening party - Book here

Ibis Bristol Centre - 8 min walk to conference, 17 min walk to evening party - Book here

Travelodge Bristol Central Mitchell Lane - 12 min walk to conference, 7 min walk to evening party - Book here

Travelodge Bristol Central - 9 min walk to conference, 20 min walk to evening party Book here

YHA Bristol - 7 min walk to conference, 14 min walk to evening party Book here

Venue

Event Location

Address

Conference: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR.
Evening Party: Loco Klub, Clock Tower Yard, Bristol, BS1 6QH

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WEB: www.aiforg.com
phoebe@aiforg.com

We aim to make Festival Congress as accessible as possible.

You can find Bristol Beacon’s accessibility information here, and the Loco Klub’s accessibility information here.

If you require further information or want to make us aware of any accessibility requirements, please email phoebe@aiforg.com. Individual support will be offered on request.