NDNA Conference 2024: Growing together

Time         What’s On

08:30        Registration and browse our exhibition

09:50        Chair’s welcome

09:55        Joint Session 1: Empowering fathers: Strategies for Engaging Dads and Fostering Lasting Connections with Their Children; Elliot Rae, Presenter, author and social changemaker

10:45       NDNA Update

•     Purnima Tanuku OBE, NDNA Chief Executive
•     Leadership Session
•     Practice Session 1

11:30        Exhibition and Refreshments

12:15        Leadership Session 2, Practice Session 2

13:00        Exhibition and Lunch

14:00        Leadership Session 3, Practice Session 3

14:45        Exhibition and Refreshments

15:30        Leadership Session 4

15:15         Practice Session 4

16:05        Joint Session 2: Promoting the positive path; Ashley John-Baptiste, Broadcaster, Host, TV Presenter, and Inspirational Speaker

16:50        Conference Close

Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, England, CV6 6GE
• Premier Lounge South, 2nd Floor: Exhibition, refreshments, registration
• Premier Lounge North, 2nd Floor: Main Plenary and Leadership Stream sessions
• Ricoh Lounge South, 1st Floor: Practice Stream sessions

Please head to the North Entrance.

Detailed directions here

By car

Please park in Car Park A. This is the car park for both conference and hotel guests. From car park A both the North Entrance for the Arena and the entrance for the DoubleTree by Hilton Coventry Building Society Arena are visible.

Parking is free of charge and all delegates must register in advance for parking, or validate on site:

1. Visit the website and book your parking, using code NDNA24 to discount the cost.

OR

2. There will also be a parking tablet at the registration desk that delegates can enter their registration plate into. Delegates can do this at any time of the day and their parking will be validated.

Alternatively, delegates can enter the code ‘NDNA24’ at any parking kiosk around the arena to validate their parking. Please note this must be done just prior to exiting the site. If any delegates enters their code during their visit and remains on site, they will still receive a PCN as their parking will not be validated for the remaining time they were at the venue.

By train

The arena has its own train station – Coventry Arena Train Station. This station is located within walking distance of Coventry Building Society Arena (approx. 5 mins). On Monday to Friday there is one train per hour in either direction.

Otherwise, the nearest station is Coventry Train Station. The railway station is in the city centre and approximately six miles away. Taxis are available outside the station and it is roughly a 10 to 15 minute journey.

We recommend that you check train times before travelling.

On arrival at the Arena, walk around the outside, following signs for the North Entrance.

By bus

There are a number of buses that drop off at the retail park opposite Coventry Building Society Arena (10 min walk).
• Service 4 provides a link to the Retail Park from Holbrooks and Walsgrave (University Hospital) via the city centre and Stoke Hill with buses running all day, every day
• Service 5 links the retail park with Holbrooks and Coundon continuing on to Earlsdon and Torrington Avenue via the City Centre with buses running every day
• Services 20, 20A and 20E all serve the retail park via Foleshill Road from the city centre with frequent buses throughout the day.

Bus info here

By air

Birmingham Airport is 14 miles away.

On arrival at the Arena’s North Entrance enter the foyer and use the stairs, escalator or lift to head to the Premier Lounge on the second floor.

The exhibition and registration are in the Premier Lounge and open from 08:30. All delegates are required to check in and pick up their conference badge on arrival, before attending any sessions. Conference badges must be worn at all times.

Your badge will be colour coded to the stream you registered for: Leadership or Practice.

Dress code
The dress code for conference is business dress/ smart casual.

Speakers
If you have questions for any of our speakers, you can email these in advance to [email protected]. We will try to answer as many questions as possible during the Q&A sessions.

Social media
Join in the debate on social media using #NDNAconference, #NDNAawards and @NDNATalk

Refreshments and lunch
Refreshments and lunch are served within the exhibition area in Premier Lounge South (please refer to agenda for timings).

Please advise NDNA of any dietary requirements as soon as possible if you have not already done so. Allergens and dietary information will be displayed on the buffet tables, if you have any concerns or need any clarification on options, please speak with venue staff or with NDNA staff at the registration desk.

Electric vehicle charging
There are no charging points onsite. The easiest to access, and nearest are at Corley Services (3.5 miles).

Explore a diverse range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of the early years sector. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to benefit from exclusive offers and competitions and discover how our exhibitors can help your business flourish.

We’re delighted to have the support of our conference sponsors Hope, Citation & Nursery World.

May we take this opportunity to thank you once again for your booking and wish you an informative, inspirational, and enjoyable event!

If you have any questions regarding the above, please do not hesitate to contact us: [email protected].

There were no bulk ticketing options available in 2023 which simplified and streamlined the ticket offers to make it simpler for you. 

Seating is pre-allocated for each stream in advance based on numbers and capacity. If you would like to attend both streams and experience the conference in its entirety we suggest having two attendees so knowledge sharing is possible.   

We regret that we cannot make any refunds, however substitutions will be accepted if notified in writing before the event. 

NDNA has held a number of rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Coventry Building Society Arena on the night prior (8th June) and night of the conference and awards (9th June).  

• Rooms available on 6th and 7th June 2024  
• £105 per room, per night B&B single occupancy (inc. VAT) 
• £117 per room, per night B&B single occupancy (inc. VAT) 
• Allocation for NDNA conference attendees available until 11th April 2024, after this date the rate may still be available – please contact the hotel directly  

• Room rates include parking, Wi-Fi and use of the fitness suite, as well as breakfast  
• Guests will be required to provide valid card details to the hotel to guarantee their reservation, payment will be taken upon arrival at the hotel . Guests will be responsible for their own room accounts.  
• Check in: from 15:00 on day of arrival  
• Check out: by 11:00 on date of departure  
• Cancellation: rooms booked can be cancelled by the individual gusts, directly with the hotel, up to midnight 24 hours prior to arrival. These will be included within your individual email confirmation.  
• If you require an accessible room – please let the hotel know  
• How to book: 
• Online here
• Phone: 02476 933340 (option 1) – booking code: 0606NA 

The arena has its own train station – Coventry Arena Train Station 

This station is located within walking distance of Coventry Building Society Arena (approx. 5 mins).  

Monday to Friday: one train per hour in either direction 

Otherwise, the nearest station is Coventry Train Station. The railway station is in the city centre and approximately six miles away. Taxis are available outside the station and it is roughly a 10 to 15 minute journey. 

We recommend that you check train times before travelling. 

No – the Arena station is within walking distance.   

Car – The official postcode that gets you closest to the hotel is CV6 6AQ. 

Taxi – Coventry Taxis – NDNA do not endorse any of the below  

• Taxi Coventry – 02477 620 620 - https://www.taxicoventry.com/ 
• Yellow Taxis Coventry – 02476 100 100 - https://www.yellowtaxiscoventry.co.uk/ 
• Allen’s Taxis – 02476 555 555 - https://www.allenstaxis.com/ 
• Central Taxis – 02476 777 777 - https://centraltaxiswarks.co.uk/ 
• Lewis Taxis – 0247 666 6666 - https://www.lewistaxis.co.uk/ 
• Trinity Taxis – 02476 222 2222 – no website 

Bus:  

There are a number of buses that drop off at the retail park opposite Coventry Building Society Arena (10 min walk). 

Service 4 provides a link to the Retail Park from Holbrooks and Walsgrave (Univesity Hospital) via the city centre and Stoke Hill with buses running all day, every day. 

Service 5 links the retail park with Holbrooks and Coundon continuing on to Earlsdon and Torrington Avenue via the City Centre with buses running every day 

Services 20, 20A and 20E all serve the retail park via Foleshill Road from the city centre with frequent buses throughout the day. 

Parking is available at the hotel for hotel guests, and on site for all other guests. 

Yes you are able to update the delegate name on your booking through the booking system. Login to your booking account. click ‘Events’ on the left hand side and then ’tickets’. There is a ‘change’ icon on the right, click this to change details. If you are experiencing problems then please contact us for assistance – [email protected] 

A record of all tickets are held on the booking system. If you log onto your account, click ‘Events’ on the left hand side and then ’tickets’ you can access your pdf ticket.  If you are experiencing problems then please contact us for assistance – [email protected]