FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

BOOKING

  • Please note the show takes place LIVE at the ExCeL, London in May. Our content will not be available in a virtual format. We do record some sessions which take place at the show and release them post event to the SAAS Community.

  • Registration for our London 2024 show is not yet live. However, you can register your interest here and we’ll be in touch as soon as registration is live.

  • Once you have registered, simply download the GovNet App so you can log in and access your unique QR code, which you can use to print your badge at the show.

    If you do not have the app and QR code available when arriving, then you can go straight to our enquiries desk at the entrance to the show and we will print your badge for you.

  • The SEND Conference primarily serves the public sector. If you are representing a private sector organisation, the cost to attend is £699 + VAT per delegate.

    We also recommend exhibiting or sponsoring. You can enquire about sponsorship opportunities here and a member of our team will be in touch to let you know if your application has been successful.

  • This is a free to attend show for Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, Universities, Charities, Not-for-Profits, Local and Central Government and the wider public sector.

    Private sector tickets are available on a first come first served basis and are £699+ VAT. If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, you can get in touch here.

  • Registering and visiting the show is completely free for Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, Universities, Charities, Not-for-Profits, Local and Central Government and the wider public sector.

    Private sector tickets are available on a first come first served basis and are £699+ VAT. If you were interested in exhibiting or sponsoring at the show you can enquire here.

TICKET INFORMATION

  • The show is free-to-attend for Schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Colleges, Universities, Charities, Not-for-Profits, Local and Central Government and the wider public sector.

    Please note private organisations do not qualify for a free pass and free tickets purchased by private organisations will be invalidated by our team.

  • Private sector tickets are available for £699 + VAT. This includes access to the exhibition, all content theatres and show features (excluding the ConnectEd Lounge) as well as restricted access to our exclusive ConnectEd Platform.

CPD

  • In total, we offer over 30 hours of CPD certified content split across multiple theatres during the 1-day event.

    You will be scanned on entry to the sessions that you attend so that we can track the number of CPD points you have collected during your visit. Unless you can be in two theatres at once, we would estimate a maximum of 7 CPD points for attending the event.

    It can take up to 30 days to process the CPD information. We will do our best to get your certificates to you as quickly as possible and are grateful for your patience.

  • After the event, it can take up to 30 days for us to process the CPD information. We will do our best to get your certificates to you as quickly as possible and thank you in advance for your patience.

LOCATION, VENUE & PARKING

  • The ExCeL is incredibly easy to access through a variety of travel options. Click here for more travel information.

  • Accessibility is very important to us — helping to provide an enjoyable event for everyone. You can find out more about accessibility at the ExCeL, London here.

  • Yes, there are multiple catering points inside the hall along with eateries within the ExCeL. You can find out more here.

    A variety of our exhibitors provide snacks and goodies from their stands and we also have a Networking Area which will provide sandwiches and refreshments.

  • We provide a free cloakroom for all attendees which can be found outside of the main entrance to Hall 1.

    The Cloakroom will open 30 minutes prior to the event opening and close when the event finishes.

  • At the ExCeL they have free, fast WiFi which is suitable for browsing, social media, and email. When you arrive at the venue, you just need to sign in to '_ExCeL FREE Wi-Fi’.

  • There are a number of hotels located very close to the ExCeL. For more information, please click here.

  • The ExCeL has recently invested in improvements to the venue’s car park. New access control measures along with a pre-booking system means spaces can be booked prior to arriving on site. The new system operates using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology.

    Find out more here.

  • Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024

    Opening Hours: 9am – 4:30pm

    Venue: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

    Our Educators Networking Hour will begin on the show floor from 3:30pm. Please feel free to join us for some light refreshments with our speakers.