Where and when is the event taking place?

The Excellence Awards are taking place at Manchester Central

The event is on Friday 12th December with pre-event activities starting on Thursday 11th December.  Go to Schedule for full details.

How can I register?

Registration is open follow the link above to book online now.

Is registration open to non-members?

Yes, we welcome both members and non-members from the association events industry. Go to Prices for information on the different tickets.

What is included with registration?

Registration includes access to the full schedule of sessions on the 11th and 12th December. This includes refreshments and meals taking place during scheduled events.  

Is there a discounted hotel rate?

Yes, Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for ABPCO Excellence Awards 2025.

All rooms are held on an on-line system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit card. If you require any assistance with your reservation, support is available via the Accommodation Booking Team.

To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50849771

Negotiated delegate rates will be available to book until the end of the day on 13th November 2025. so please book as soon as possible to guarantee a room. If you have any queries about the website, please contact Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities and neuro inclusivity?

We consulted some of our expert ABPCO members and Manchester Central to identify and implement steps we could do throughout the process to ensure it was accessible and inclusive for anyone who wanted to join.  We will be sharing more detail in due course.

If you need to make a request or tell us how we can support please include this when you register. 

We will cater to different dietary needs. If you have any restrictions or specific needs that we need to be aware of please include this when you register.

If you’d like a summary of the steps we’ve taken get in touch.  

Will there be an Event App?

Yes, this is something that we’re working on with support from our tech sponsor Cvent. This will be available by early December, so you have time to access before the event.

If there are any questions that we haven’t answered for you please contact heatherlishman@abpco.org

Become a sponsor

This annual gathering attracts industry leaders, association professionals, and key decision-makers, offering a unique platform to enhance your brand's visibility, engage with influential stakeholders, and contribute to the future of professional conferences and events. A range of packages including the headline sponsor are still available.

Please see our prospectus here, and revert to the website to see which packages have already been snapped up!  As of April 24 - we just have the Headline sponsor, the Newcomers' reception and a few category sponsors left.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities and prices email heatherlishman@abpco.org.

Thursday 11th December

Will include a first-timers welcome session, networking and supper - details to follow.

We will have a special rate at local hotels - see the location tab

Friday 12th December

We will have a morning of speaker and a collaborative education session.

09:30-10:15 and 10:40-11:25 - we will split the delegates into 2 groups and each will have time for both of the following 45 min sessions.

• 'Conquer Challenges Together' Session - :  The Power of Collaboration - ABPCO is calling for your challenges!  In the face of complex challenges, many heads are better than one.  The key to unlocking innovative solutions lies in the collective experience within the room.  By pooling knowledge, experience and ideas, we can overcome obstacles more effectively.  Let's harness our shared strength and collaborate to find solutions.  Let us know your challenge, and we will try and incorporate it into the programme - please email by Friday 14th November
• Alex Staniforth - The Adversity Adventurer 'Achieving our Everest' - Why staying at Base Camp kills our potential.  We all have our own ‘Everest’ to climb. However, fear of failure and uncertainty often prevents us from taking the first step and achieving our full potential – when staying at Base Camp might be the biggest risk of all.  Recalling two near-death experiences on Everest and challenges closer to home, Alex’s story offers a different perspective on success and failure to help us discover opportunities during adversity and change.  Alex will share a relatable insight into growth mindset, goal-setting, teamwork and motivation so that we can overcome setbacks and achieve our own ‘Everest’. Can you afford to stay at Base Camp?

11:30 - 12:15 - A pre-lunch networking and drinks reception sponsored by Harrogate Convention Centre.  Join us as the excitement mounts for the awards ceremony.

12:15 - 15:30 - The 2025 ABPCO Excellence Awards and lunch. Join us to celebrate the best in our industry.  Come together to honour the outstanding professionals and groundbreaking innovations that are pushing the boundaries in our industry.  The ABPCO Excellence Awards celebrate those who have gone above and beyond, setting new standards in our industry.  Winning isn't just about recognition; it's a testament to the hard work, creativity, and passion that drives us all.

Directions to Manchester central can be seen here 

Manchester Central, Petersfield, Manchester M2 3GX

Accommodation

Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for ABPCO Excellence Awards 2025.

All rooms are held on an on-line system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit card. If you require any assistance with your reservation, support is available via the Accommodation Booking Team.

To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50849771

Negotiated delegate rates will be available to book until the end of the day on 13^th November 2025. so please book as soon as possible to guarantee a room. If you have any queries about the website, please contact Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau.

About Manchester

For more information on Manchester as a destination please log onto https://www.meetinmanchester.com/ ; here you will discover all things to do in Manchester - from events and attractions to fine dining and a great night out.

Download a digital version of the city centre map

For city transport information please see tfgm.com

Contacts

Should you have any queries, please contact Manchester Convention Bureau at abs@visitmanchester.com. 

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Prices

Please find a list of tickets for this event below.

Delegate Terms and Conditions

Delegate Terms and Conditions

Cancellation or postponement of event

In the unlikely circumstance that ABPCO has to cancel the event, we will refund the full cost of any pre-paid registration fees. ABPCO shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements booked by those attending an ABPCO event.

In the event of a postponement, all tickets will automatically be valid for the new date, or transferable to someone else in the same ticket pricing bracket. Refunds will be available if you are unable to make the new event date.

ABPCO reserve the right to change the event venue within 10 miles of the advertised venue.

Cancellation of attendance at an event

Please let us know if you cannot attend an ABPCO event as soon as possible by emailing heatherlishman@abpco.org      

Where a fee has been charged, you will be reimbursed as follows:

For cancellations on or prior to 12th November 2025, a 50% refund will be given.

For cancellations received on or between 13 November 2025 and 11th December 2025, no refund will be given, but name substitutions can be made at any time.

To cancel a booking email heatherlishman@abpco.org     

Name changes

Tickets are transferable: it will be possible to amend the name on your ticket to a colleague within the same ticket pricing bracket at any time.

To arrange for a name change contact heatherlishman@abpco.org   

Payments and payment methods

From 01 Decmber 2025 onwards, only credit card payments will be accepted for new bookings.  If we have not received payment to cover the total cost of all bookings under your contact details on or before 10th December 2025, we reserve the right to refuse entry to the event.

Force Majeure

For the purposes of these terms and conditions, "force majeure" means any cause beyond our reasonable control including, but not limited to, war, acts of terrorism, governmental requirements, acts of local or central government or other competent authorities, acts of God and industrial disputes.

We will not be liable to you for failure to perform any obligation under these terms and conditions or in relation to your booking to the extent that the failure is caused by force majeure.

Conditions of attendance

You must comply with instructions and directions given by staff, ABPCO and stewards and agents of the venue (where relevant) and any applicable policies and procedures of which you are notified.

We reserve the right to refuse access to, or remove any delegate from any ABPCO event who, in our reasonable opinion has, or is likely to affect the experience of the other delegates, in our reasonable opinion is acting under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or who uses threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or who behaves in a manner which may cause a breach of the peace.

ABPCO is dedicated to creating and maintaining a positive event experience where everyone is treated with dignity, courtesy and respect.

Any discriminatory language and imagery are not appropriate at any ABPCO event, including in presentation material. Violation of these rules could result in exclusion from the event without a refund.

ABPCO are committed to and actively encourage diversity and promote inclusion and accessibility at our events. 

We value the participation of each individual and want everybody to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. All communication and behaviour should therefore be appropriate for a professional audience.

By attending an ABPCO event, you’re agreeing to respect and be kind to everybody, regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other aspect of what they look like, where they come from or who they are.

For further information and our full code of conduct please visit our website.