FAQs

Here are our most commonly asked questions

General

You can find out more about The BIBA Conference and it’s history here.

The Conference is taking place on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025. It is held at Manchester Central which is in the city centre and easy to reach. Find out more here.

The Conference is for insurance broking professionals and those who do business with them. In 2024, we were delighted to welcome 9,616 registered attendees – our biggest show to date!

Book your accommodation with our official hotel booking partner, Marketing Manchester. They have a variety of hotel options for all budgets. We are just working on this but check back soon for a booking link.

No, The BIBA Conference is a live, in-person event. We can’t wait to see you there!

We encourage all delegates to dress in appropriate business attire in keeping with the spirit of The BIBA Conference.

Manchester Central and The BIBA Conference is designed with maximum accessibility in mind.

Our complimentary lunch offers dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, nut free and halal options. Please do speak to the serving staff on the day if you are unsure. Additionally, do note The BIBA Conference cannot control or monitor hospitality offered on individual stands.

Please contact us here if you have any specific queries regarding accessibility or dietary requirements. 

Whilst a complimentary cloakroom facility is provided for delegates, due to security reasons we kindly request no large items of luggage are brought into the venue.

Yes, all delegates are entitled to complimentary lunch from our five catering points around the Exhibition, featuring various different cuisines from around the world.

Registration

Registration will open in February 2025 and you can find the prices and ticket types here. All staff of BIBA member broking firms can attend the conference and exhibition free of charge on both days. All staff of FCA registered brokers can attend the exhibition only free of charge on both days.

Yes when you register you will be given the option. Alternatively, you can edit your registration at any time to sign up to a session. Please do be advised if there is a session you’re really keen to attend, arrive early as seating on the day is on a first come first served basis.

When you get to Manchester Central please have your registration confirmation email with QR code ready to show security staff and please bring a form of ID with you that matches the name you registered with (bank card, drivers license, office ID is fine). 

Exhibition

The floorplan goes on general release in October and an email will go round to all exhibiting companies from last year with the date it will be going live. If you would like to receive this email please contact us here.

We are currently designing and planning The BIBA Conference 2025 with a plethora of additional opportunities. To find out more about sponsoring and advertising contact us here. 

The portal for the Exhibitor Manual will be available in January. The lead contact for your organisation will be sent an email with login information.

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