FAQs

When is BMFMS Annual Conference 2025? 

  • BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 will take place on Thursday 8th – Friday 9th April 2025.

Is BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 a virtual, in-person or a hybrid event? 

  • BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 is a hybrid event.
  • This means that the main keynotes will be streamed live via the event app to an online audience who will also have access to other content on the app such as the poster module, the exhibitor pages and can also connect with other attendees by sending messages. The sessions will be available to view on demand post event.
  • In person tickets include access to the event app with all the content and on demand sessions post event as well as all the usual features associated with the event including NEW career speed dating, the sponsor exhibition and a poster exhibition.
  • All attendees will have access to the event app at least four weeks in advance of the event to begin networking, view posters and book breakout sessions.

What are the event timings?

  • All information regarding event timings will be available early 2025.
  • Typically, the conference opens each day at 8:00, stage sessions will start from 9:00, lunch served from 12:30 and closes at 17:00.
  • The BMFMS Reception & Conference Dinner begins at 18:00 until 23:00. The venue will be announced shortly.

Where can I view the agenda? 

  • An up-to-date agenda of BMFMS Annual Conference will be released early 2025.

Where is the event taking place? 

  • BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 will take place at The ICC Belfast, 2 Lanyon Pl, Belfast BT1 3WH.
  • Click here to visit the venue website.
  • Click here for google map link.

Venue Accessibility

  • ICC Belfast is dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all visitors. This includes JAM (Just a Minute) card training, accessible toilets, dedicated accessible parking, wheelchair access and assistance dogs are welcome too. Click here to learn more.
  • Please note that ICC Belfast is spread over three levels plus a mezzanine level, all of which are accessible via lift, stairs and escalators.
  • If you require any additional assistance for your visit to the conference or have any questions, please email our team via bmfms@outsourcedevents.com

How can I get to the venue? 

  • The ICC Belfast is in the heart of the city centre. ICC Belfast is accessible on foot, by public transport or car, making your journey here quick and seamless.

By Plane

  • George Best Belfast City Airport just an eight-minute drive from the venue.
  • Belfast International Airport is just a 30-minute drive and Dublin Airport is 90 minutes away.
  • ICC Belfast is a short transfer time for delegates arriving via regional or international routes.
    These could include the following:

            London Airports (Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton) - 1 hour 15 minutes

            Manchester - 1 hour

            Birmingham - 1 hour 5 minutes o Edinburgh - 1 hour

            Glasgow - 50 minutes to 1 hour

            Leeds - 1 hour

By Train

  • ICC Belfast is within walking distance of both Belfast’s city centre train stations, with Lanyon Place Train Station just a two-minute walk from the venue.
  • There are eight daily Enterprise rail services connecting Belfast Lanyon Place Station and Dublin Connolly Station.

By Bus

  • ICC Belfast is in a prime location for visitors arriving by bus.
  • The two city centre bus stations are a short walk from the venue and there is a Translink Glider stop right outside.
  • The Air coach bus service connects Belfast with Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre, operating over 10 daily routes.

By Car

We highly encourage attendees to be environmentally friendly and make the most of Belfast’s great public transport. However, if you do need to travel by car, we recommend ridesharing with other attendees and booking via local taxi companies:

Parking

We highly encourage attendees to be environmentally friendly and make the most of Belfast’s great public transport.

However, if you do need parking facilities, there are lots of places to park in the city centre and near the venue. Parking rates start from £3 per hour at the following locations:

  • APCOA Parking, Oxford Street | This multi-storey car park which is just 100 metres from ICC Belfast is adjacent to the Hilton Hotel.
  • APCOA Parking, Lanyon Place | This car park, located just a four-minute walk from ICC Belfast, is close to the city’s main shopping centres, bars and restaurants.

Will refreshments and lunch be provided? 

  • Yes. . Refreshments and a light lunch will be offered. Please indicate upon registration if you have any dietary or allergy requirements. We aim to cater for a variety of dietary requirements inc. vegetarian, vegan, halal and dairy-free.
  • If you have any questions regarding dietary or allergy requirements, please email our team via bmfms@outsourcedevents.com

Is BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 free to attend? 

  • No. There is an attendance fee to attend BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 when you pre-register to attend. Come and join us!

Who is the conference designed for? 

  • BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 will be of interest to all those involved in pregnancy care and will include sessions on maternal and fetal medicine, pregnancy outcome and labour and delivery. The conference programme will also include tailored sessions led by trainees and midwives.

How can I register for BMFMS Annual Conference 2025? 

  • Please visit www.bmfmsconfernece.co.uk to register for the event.
  • You will need to create an account before purchasing your ticket .
  • You will notice that you can buy a ticket with the conference dinner included, or purchase tickets separately.
  • You can buy online only tickets.
  • If your purchase a discounted student ticket, you will be required to show proof of student status.

What is included in the online ticket? 

  • You will be sent an email giving you access to the event app in March 2025. 
  • It is a webapp so there is no need to download the app and you can watch the conference on your desktop or a smart device.
  • You have full access to all the online content such as attendees, sponsor pages, poster pages, attendees and the agenda.
  • Only plenary sessions will be live streamed, and these can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate agenda session at the allotted time. 
  • You can ask questions via the chat box next to the live stream video and the chair will do their best to ask questions from the floor and from online viewers.
  • You can connect with attendees and send them messages.
  • You will not have access to the career speed dating or the exhibition prize draw.

Do I need to register for particular sessions as part of the registration process? 

  • You will need to book the simulation sessions in advance as places are limited. You will be able to do this via the event app to which you will be given access at least four weeks in advance of the event.

Can I register onsite? 

  • To give you access to the event app to allow you to book break out sessions, view posters and network with your peers, you need to register in advance of the event.

What is the dress code? 

  • The dress code for BMFMS Annual Conference 2025 is Business Casual.

Is there a cloakroom? 

  • Yes, a cloakroom will be available.

Will there be sponsors at BMFMS Annual Conference 2025? 

  • Yes there will be sponsors at BMFMS Annual Conference 2025.
  • You will be able to take part in a loyalty card and prize draw.

How can I become a Sponsor or Exhibitor at BMFMS Conference?

  • If you’d like to exhibit or become a sponsor at BMFMS Conference, please contact our SPEX sales team at bmfms@outsourcedevents.com

How can I book my accommodation? 

How can I provide feedback on BMFMS Annual Conference 2025? 

  • Your feedback is of great value to BMFMS to ensure our events are bringing you valuable and relevant content.
  • A post-event evaluation questionnaire will be sent to you soon after the event close.