The NDNA Conference is back for 2026!
Improve your practice and be more informed at the NDNA Conference 2026 – Transforming tomorrow: the power of early years today!
Our face to face event welcomes all managers and owners as we return to Titanic Hotel, Liverpool on Friday 5 June 2026. Our varied leadership line up offers delegates opportunities to be more informed and improve their practice.
We’re excited to welcome back our virtual conference stream for 2026. Online, accessible and practical for early years professionals and practitioners everywhere.
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Exhibit at NDNA Conference 2026
Our inspirational and informative conference attracts key decision makers within the early years sector from across the country. With exhibition space limited at our brand-new venue, showcasing your products at NDNA’s conference creates an ideal opportunity to have face to face conversations with potential new customers.
Choose from exhibition stands, branding packages and conference and awards packages. Get in touch with our corporate team to find out more.
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With thanks to our headline Conference sponsors
Citation
We want to help you to make your nursery be the best it can be, by supporting you with every aspect of HR and health & safety, we give you the time back to do what you do best – educate your children.
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Hope
From role play and small world, to outdoor, furniture and maths, we’ve got you covered. Plus with endless inspiration and ideas to bring learning to life, gold star customer service and outstanding value, Hope really is all you need.
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Meet our 2026 exhibitors
Christie and Co
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NDNA Conference FAQs
The following FAQs will highlight the most commonly asked questions that you will ask NDNA staff about the NDNA Conference.
Frequently asked questions
You have previously had a leadership and practice stream ticket available – why is this no longer the case?
We moved our practice stream online in 2025 to make it more accessible. Practice stream access is included with in every leadership ticket and can be shared across your setting. Alternatively, virtual practice stream only access can be purchased separately at just £25.
We no longer have a practitioner ticket option to attend on the day.
If I cannot attend the conference for any reason, will I get a refund on my ticket?
We regret that we cannot make any refunds, however substitutions will be accepted if notified in writing before the event.
How do we book rooms at the hotel?
NDNA has held a limited rooms at the Titanic Hotel Liverpool.
- Rooms available on 4th and 5th June 2026
- £165 per room, per night B&B single occupancy (inc. VAT)
- £185 per room, per night B&B double occupancy (inc. VAT) (£20 supplement for double occupancy in the room)
- Allocation for NDNA conference attendees available until 9th April 2026, after this please contact the hotel directly
- Room rates include breakfast and gym access (open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week).
- Spa access is not included. It must be booked in advance directly with Maya Blue Wellness. There is an extra cost of £20 for residents and £30 for non residents wishing to book Thermal Access.
- 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
- Breakfast is served in Stanley’s Bar & Grill from 7am – 10am Monday to Friday and 7.30am – 10.30am Saturday and Sunday
- City tax on each room: The cost is £2.40 per room, per night (incl. VAT).
- Cancellation: subject to free cancellation only until 3pm 48 hours prior to the date of arrival. Cancellation charge will be taken from the card that was provided to secure the reservation if cancellation is made outside of this time.
- If you require an accessible room – please let the hotel know
How to book: Contact reservations directly on 0151 559 1444, option 1. Quote ‘0406NDAL’ when booking to secure the rate
Where is the nearest train station to the venue?
The nearest main station is Liverpool Lime Street Station
We recommend that you check the latest train times before travelling.
Will there be a bus or a transfer to the venue from the train station?
No.
Taxis are available. The walk from Liverpool Lime Street Station is approx. 35 – 40 mins from the station to the hotel. Alternatively you can catch a train from Lime Street to Sandhills Station and the walk is approximately 15-20 mins.
Is there parking available at the hotel?
Titanic Hotel Liverpool car park is managed by Euro Car Parks and has 130 parking spaces available on site and an overflow car and coach parking adjacent to the hotel of 300 spaces on Walter Street.
The car park is using automatic number plate recognition and parking should be paid on each departure from the hotel. Parking can be settled via the pay machines or by the ECPparkbuddy App. The barrier will open automatically when you exit the hotel even if you haven’t paid, failure to pay will result in a parking fine.
Titanic Hotel ID: 683507
Walter Street ID: 685908
Fees are as follow:
Up to 1 hour: Free
Up to 2 hours: £2
Up to 3 hours: £3
Up to 4 hours: £4
Up to 24 hours: £10
Can I update the delegate name on the booking?
Yes you are able to update the delegate name on your booking through Eventbrite. You can only update order information if you were the original purchaser. Login to your Eventbrite account. Then go to Tickets. Select your order. Then click ‘Edit’. If you are experiencing problems then please contact us for assistance – [email protected]
I have lost my ticket, what do I do?
A record of all tickets are held on Eventbrite. If you log onto your account you will be able to see your ticket. If you are experiencing problems then please contact us for assistance – [email protected]