Accessibility
Faversham House is a founding partner of 'Ramp It Up!', a not-for-profit campaign encouraging venues and AV production companies to provide handrail ramp access for free and as standard at all conferences and awards ceremonies in the UK and Ireland.
We've recognised that increasing amounts of people with limited mobility are attending our events, either with severe movement impairment or with restricted movement, due to conditions such as arthritis. It shouldn't be up to the individuals concerned to notify venues, or up to those who wish to hold events to bear (sometimes significant) additional cost for providing easy and simple access to stages but should always be provided and free of charge at all events.
For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramp-it-up-campaign/
The Utility Week Future Networks Conference is fully accessible, taking place on the eighth floor serviced by lifts. Please see the tabs below for more specific information, if you cannot find what you are looking for or for more information, please contact georgiadearnley@fav-house.com
We welcome earlier arrival at the conference, should you feel the need to familiarise yourself in the event space. Should you wish to do so, please contact: georgiadearnley@fav-house.com
For questions on the day, Utility Week staff will be available at the registration desk.
Please view a map of the venue here or take a virtual tour here. The main entrance is fully accessible from the street level.
Access to the exhibition and refreshments: The exhibition and refreshments will be situated in the foyer, on the eighth floor.
Access to the conference room: The conference will be taking place in the Panorama, on the eighth floor - accessed directly from foyer.
Access to toilets and accessible toilets: Toilets, including accessible toilets are located on every floor by the lifts.
Access to the stage: Accessible route to the stage, via ramp, is on the right hand side of the stage.
Please speak to your colleague who booked your ticket to submit any access requirements ahead of the day. Alternatively, please email georgiadearnley@fav-house.com
Utility Week staff can be found on the registration desk.
If you require a service animal to attend with you for any reason, please contact georgiadearnley@fav-house.com and we will advise you on next steps.
If you require a prayer/multi-faith room, please contact georgiadearnley@fav-house.com and we will organise with the venue.
If you require a hearing loop, please contact georgiadearnley@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
At Utility Week conferences we use live captioning of speakers throughout to improve accessibility. This will not be available as a transcript, post event.
Future Networks will take place at etc.venues Manchester Piccadilly, 11 Portland Street, M1 3HU.
The closest train station is Manchester Piccadilly station, approximately 5 minutes walk to the venue and is served by bus and tram at Piccadilly Gardens.
Parking:
Manchester Major Street is a 2 minute walk from etc.venues Manchester Piccadilly.
More information can be found here.
Sustainability
Faversham House is proud to be a certified B Corporation, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
B Corps are legally committed to bring benefit to all business stakeholders including staff, customers, communities and the environment.
For more information: https://favershamhouse.com/news/faversham-house-becomes-b-corp-certified/
Utility Week’s publisher Faversham House is a progressive, independent media company which is committed to minimising the environmental impact of our business operations.
For our full sustainability policy please follow the link: https://favershamhouse.com/policies/sustainability-policy/
As part of our commitment to being a sustainable business we have adopted the policy to not serve red meat at our events.
There will always be a vegan and vegetarian option available and we will cater to any additional dietary requirements. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact georgiadearnley@fav-house.com
Please click here to read Convene’s Commitment to Sustainability.
If you have any questions about accessibility or sustainability at Future Networks 2027
please contact: GeorgiaDearnley@fav-house.com
