Family friendly arrangements

The Congress will have an accessible family friendly room where delegates can watch a live feed from the plenary room whilst their child/ren use the provided colouring in books and pencils or watch the provided TV that will stream child friendly content during sessions.

There will be a dedicated space for parents, with access to a change table, kitchenette, microwave, refrigerator and comfortable seating options.

Delegates are welcome to bring their babies and young children into sessions, and the plenary room will have space for pram parking on the ground floor. For most of the concurrent sessions, it is recommended that prams are stored outside rooms to avoid blocking the entrance/exit. In cases where they can fit into a room, parents are welcome to bring prams into the room with them.

Parents are encouraged to arrive early to a session if they wish to secure a seat closest to the exit, to allow them to leave with their child, without causing disruption, during the session, if required.

The Welcome reception will be held at il Mercato Centrale from 17:00-19:00 on Sunday 3 May. Whilst this is not a family-focused event, children are welcome to attend with their parents.

The College Ceremony which will take place on Monday 4 May is a family-focused event, and children are encouraged to attend.

The Gala dinner on Wednesday 6 May will be held at the Plaza Ballroom from 18:30-23:00, and is aimed at adults, rather than children. Parents are encouraged to arrange childcare through their hotel if they wish to attend this event.