Joining Instructions

Airport transfers:

Click-a-Cab
One way transfer £25
24hr operation that has been trading over 30 years
To book please call 0121 382 1111 or email admin@plaza-travel.co.uk with flight details

Registration in Aston Business School

Conference areas

Sumpner lecture Theatre, 6^th floor Main Building No 1 on campus map (take lift at rear of Great Hall to floor 6, turn right)

Sir Adrian Cadbury Lecture Theatre / Susan Cadbury Lecture Theatre No 6 on Campus map (Ground floor of Aston Business School)

Suites 1, 2, 3, 4a, 4b.5 and 6: Lakeside Conference Centre No 20 on campus map

Public Access Computer Areas

Conference Aston, situated in Aston Business School, Business area (behind reception)
Lakeside Conference Centre Board room first floor
An access pin number will be issued to all delegates upon registration.
WIFI access available throughout Conference Aston

Lunch

Lakeside suites 2 and 3

Accommodation at Conference Aston

Check in from: 14.00
Checkout by: 09.30

Conference Aston's Aston Business School Conference Centre is the group’s flagship residential venue with 162 stylish en-suite bedrooms with-
- Free WIFI internet access
- Colour television
- Work desk
- Tea & coffee facilities
- Iron and Hairdryer available
- Room service

Emergency Numbers from 8th June to 12th June

IHRM mobile phone number : 0787 655 4279 

Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm      +44 (0)121 204 3062 / 3257
Dialling locally                                                    204 3062 / 3257
Dialling  from on campus                                          3062 / 3257

Events

9 June            Drinks reception and Dinner at Jimmy Spices

17.30               Departure on foot from Aston Business School reception
18.00 -19.00     Drinks reception
19.00               Departure on foot for “Jimmy Spices”
19.15 -21.00     Make own way back to respective hotels.

If making your own way, please arrive at the Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB by 18.00
Jimmy Spices: Regency Wharf, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2DS
Taxis are available and can be contacted from the phone situated in Aston Business School reception
Please note: Drinks are not included with the meal at Jimmy Spices.

10 June           Conference Dinner with a visit to either Aston Hall or Aston Villa Stadium Tour
Please note:  The stadium tour is now at full capacity.  We still have available space for the visit to Aston Hall.

Departure for Aston Hall

17.45               Departure by coach from outside of “The Sack of Potatoes Pub” (No 23 on campus map)
18.00 - 19.15    Visit to Aston Hall. Please feel free to ask the custodians in each of the rooms about the mansion and Holte family. (Please note that no stiletto heels can be worn as they damage the floor)
19.20               Departure on foot for Aston Villa
19.30 - 23.00    Conference dinner

Departure for Aston Villa Stadium Tour

18.30               Departure by Coach from outside of “The Sack of Potatoes Pub” (No 23 on Campus map)
18.45               Aston Villa Stadium Tour
19.30-23.00      Conference dinner
Return coaches From Aston Villa Conference dinner to Aston Business School staggered departures from 22.30
Two bottles of complimentary wine is provided on the tables, any additional wine or drinks must be purchased by delegates.

Making own way to Aston Villa for the Conference Dinner

Please arrive at the Holte suite by 19.30
Address : Villa Park Trinity Road, Birmingham, West Midlands B6 6HE 
Taxis are available and can be contacted from the phone situated in Aston Business School reception    

Notice boards

The schedule of events and papers is subject to change. Please check notice boards on the day for up-to-date information. There will be a notice board in the registration area of Aston Business School and in Lakeside

Directions

All Information regarding train, bus or coach and air, as well as by car to Aston University - http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/directions/http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/directions/

Further information regarding the schedule of keynote speeches and paper sessions will be provided within your delegate pack

We hope that you will enjoy your stay at Aston and will find the conference beneficial.

We look forward to welcoming you.