Join us at conference
Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference: 23-26 September 2023
Join us in Bournemouth for our Conference, catch-up with friends, participate in discussions, hear from the experts, vote on motions, ask questions and get world class training - there’s something for everyone.
Ticket types
Find the right ticket for your trip to Spring Conference
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Members
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First time members
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Concessionary (members)
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Under 18 members
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Supporters
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Commercial Observers
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Charity Observers
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Diplomats
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Media
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Commercial Exhibitor
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Party Body Exhibitor
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Charity Exhibitor
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Party Staff and Parliamentary Staff
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Online
For full details of each ticket type and booking deadlines see the ticket details page here.
Conference Venues
Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH
Main conference venue (6 mins walk from Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 0.3 miles)
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
105 St. Michael's Road, W Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU
HQ hotel and fringe venue (1.6 miles from Bournemouth train station, 8 minutes by taxi)
Why attend?
Conference is where our party makes decisions. Every member has an equal right to attend, an equal say and an equal voice. Whatever you want out of your membership, there's something for everyone happening at Conference.
Conference includes:
- Live Q&As with MPs & Party Figures
- Live debates on the big issues
- Fringe sessions with expert guest speakers on a huge range of topics
- Meet other delegates and make friends, new and old
- Hear from our Party's leaders from across the UK
- Get world-class training on how to campaign for change
Provisional agenda:
Saturday: 09.00-18.00 auditorium sessions, 18.30-19.30 conference rally
Sunday: 09.00-18.00 auditorium sessions
Monday: 09.00-18.00 auditorium sessions
Tuesday: 09.00-15.30 auditorium sessions (Leader's speech 14.10-15.30)
*Please note that fringe sessions will happen outside these timings
Plan your trip
Get involved
First Time going to conference?
Immerse yourself in a new experience, watch, enjoy and vote on policies and join fringe events, social networking, training and more. Plus, as part of our special first timers programme, you'll meet people from behind the scenes, a special intro from Ed Davey, committee members and senior HQ staff to ask questions and learn more.
Still not sure? So you know what to expect we will pull together a comprehensive first-timer's guide for our Autumn conference (ready in August).
Company or Charity?
Make the most of conference, book now!
Book a fringe, exhibition space and advertise on the Conference App and the Conference Directory. Host a roundtable / reception / dinner / summit and let us know who you wish to engage with.
Download the Commercial Opportunities Brochure for more information on all offerings and special discounts. Please register your interest and take the opportunity to sign up to our mailing list when you download the brochure.
Or email wilma.robinson@libdems.org.uk telephone: 07825 364750 to discuss your requirements.
Federal Conferences 2024
We hope you can join us in 2024 for our Lib Dem Conferences:
Spring Conference: 15-17 March 2024, York
Main venue: Barbican, Paragon Street, York YO10 4AH
HQ & fringe hotel: Novotel, Fishergate, York YO10 4FD (5 mins walk, 0.2 miles to Barbican) & fringe hotel: Hilton, 1 Tower Stret, York YO1 9WD (8 mins walk, 0.4 miles to Barbican)
To book the Novotel: email: H0949-BO@accor.com or phone: 01904 611660 (Mon-Sun 09.00-17.00) and quote: Libdem24 for preferential rates
To book the Hilton click here or phone: 01904 648111 and quote: 903 for preferential rates
To book other accommodation click here
Registration for Spring Conference will open in November 2023.
Autumn Conference: 14-17 September 2024, Brighton
Main venue: Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GR
HQ & fringe hotel: The Grand, 97-99 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2FW (1 minute walk to Brighton Centre)
Please book your accommodation click here
Registration for Autumn Conference will open in May 2024.
