• Conference fees for 30^th June - 3^rd July (including access to all plenaries and oral and poster sessions)
• All refreshment breaks
• Three lunches (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
• Two conference meals and drinks: fork buffet on Monday 1^st July at conference venue, three course meal at the Titanic Hotel on Tuesday 2^nd July
• Attendance at welcome and evening receptions: opening reception on Sunday 30^th June, reception at conference venue on Monday 1^st July, reception at conference meal on Tuesday 2^nd July

Delegates will be able to book their place (for a small additional fee) on one of the optional excursions taking place on the afternoon of Wednesday 3^rd July, via the registration page.

The conference will open on Sunday 30^th June with an optional reception. The first session (welcome, first plenary) will begin on the morning of Monday 1^st July, at 9.15am.

Optional excursions

The conference will close at lunchtime on Wednesday 3rd July. Delegates will be provided with a packed lunch for their excursion/onward travels. Please join us, if you can, for one of the optional excursions available at the close of the conference.

Additional charges apply for some activities (at discounted rates); please book your place when you register for the conference. Please note that spaces are limited for some excursions, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.  Excursions will depart at around 1.30pm on Wednesday 3^rd July, returning at around 5-6pm. 

Best of Belfast walking tour. An award-winning social history (and geography!) tour that starts and ends at Belfast City Hall. The tour lasts 2.5 - 3 hours, covering 2 miles. £15 (delegates to make own way to City Hall).
	Hillsborough Castle: NI's Royal Residence, situated in over 100 acres of ornamental lawns, peaceful woodlands and picturesque glens. Excursion includes guided house tour. £37.50, including coach transportation to the site and back to Belfast.
The Gobbins guided cliff walk experience. A wild cliff face walk over the waters of the North Channel. "Experience a thrilling world, where bridges will carry you over crashing waves to sunken caves and sheer cliff faces"! £40, including coach transportation to the site and back to Belfast. Note: supportive and grippy shoes are required. £5 additional charge to hire shoes if needed.
	Titanic Experience: A world-leading visitor attraction situated where the Titanic was designed, built and launched. The Experience tells the story of the ship's conception, construction, launch, maiden voyage, and subsequent place in history. This is a self-led excursion (delegates to make own way to Titanic Experience) and needs to be booked in advance by delegates. Please enter CONFDELS2024 into the Titanic Experience website's booking section of the website when purchasing tickets. Note that this discount is available to use before and after the conference too - it does not only apply to the excursion session on Wednesday 3rd July.
Population Geography Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society with IBG Writing Retreat: open to all delegates (membership of the research group not required). There is no formal agenda for the retreat: come along to meet new colleagues interested in population geography and do some writing in a supportive environment. Free to attend; please register by emailing icpg@qub.ac.uk no later than 20th May 2024.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration fee; delegates should make their own arrangements for their stay. There are many excellent options for accommodation in the city centre and near the university campus, to suit a range of budgets.

Queen’s University Accommodation

Student accommodation, situated in the leafy village of Elms BT9.

Single ensuite room £65.00 per person per night.

11 rooms per floor with shared self-catering facility on each floor.  Tea/coffee provided in shared spaces.

Please note.

• Car parking on site.
• High speed Wifi
• A credit or debit card with is required to make the booking
• Contact the accommodation team on 0289 9097 4403 if you have any questions.
• You can book via QUB Summer Accommodation Bookings

The ICPG 2024 organisers have secured with several excellent Belfast-based hotels the following conference rates:

Maldron Hotel Belfast (4*)

Special conference rate for the Maldron Hotel Belfast: £135 per night: standard double room with sole occupancy, with breakfast.

Delegates can contact the hotel's reservations department directly, quoting International Conference on Population Geographies, to book their accommodation. 

Please note:

• Bookings can be made by phone or email: 028 9600 1680; res.belfastcity@maldronhotels.com
• Valid for stays during the conference period.
• A limited number of rooms are available at the above rate.
• Cut off for discount is six weeks prior to first arrival date.
• Guests are to guarantee with credit card and pay on arrival.
• Individual cancellation policy of 24 hours prior to arrival.

Clayton Hotel Belfast (4*)

Please use promotional code ‘POPGEO24’ within the promotion code box on the Clayton Hotel's website for 10% discount on the best available Bed and Breakfast rate at the time of booking.

Please note:

• Valid for stays during the conference period.
• No rooms held: subject to availability.
• Cut off for discount is six weeks prior to first arrival date.
• Guests are to guarantee with credit card and pay on arrival.
• 2pm day prior cancellation policy, first night charged to credit card guarantee in case of no shows or late cancellations, no exceptions.
• Double/Twin rooms include double or two single beds, coffee making facilities, workspace desk, climate control, large flat TV screen, power shower, toiletries, hairdryer, towels, free wifi throughout.
• Upgrade options are also available.

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre (4*)

Special conference rates for the Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre:

Sunday and Monday - £129 Bed and Breakfast single and £139 Bed and Breakfast double occupancy

Tuesday and Wednesday - £139 Bed and Breakfast single and £149 Bed and Breakfast double occupancy

Delegates can email or call the hotel's in-house reservations teams, quoting International Conference on Population Geographies to book accommodation. 

Please note:

• The discounted rates are only available when booking directly with the hotel; their office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (UK time). Bookings can be made by phone or email: 028 9087 8796; reservations@hibelfastcitycentre.co.uk
• A credit or debit card number with a valid expiry date will be required at the time of the booking; payment is due on arrival.
• Individual booking will be subject to a 72-hour cancellation deadline.
• The conference discount will be available until 4 weeks prior to arrival: i.e., 31^st May 2024.
• A limited number of rooms are available at the above rate: more rooms will be available subject to availability. 
• Valid for stays during the conference period.

Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre (4*)

Special conference rates for the Hampton by Hilton:

Sunday and Monday - £129 Bed and Breakfast single and £139 Bed and Breakfast double occupancy

Tuesday and Wednesday - £139 Bed and Breakfast single and £149 Bed and Breakfast double occupancy

Delegates can email or call the hotel's in-house reservations teams, quoting International Conference on Population Geographies to book accommodation. 

Please note:

• The discounted rates are only available when booking directly with the hotel; their office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (UK time). Bookings can be made by phone or email: 028 9087 8793; reservations@hbhbelfast.com
• A credit or debit card number with a valid expiry date will be required at the time of the booking; payment is due on arrival.
• Individual booking will be subject to a 72-hour cancellation deadline.
• The conference discount will be available until 4 weeks prior to arrival: i.e., 31^st May 2024.
• A limited number of rooms are available at the above rate: more rooms will be available subject to availability. 
• Valid for stays during the conference period.

Ibis Belfast City Centre (3*)

Special conference rates for the Ibis Belfast City Centre:

Sunday and Monday - £119 Bed and Breakfast single and £129 Bed and Breakfast double occupancy

Tuesday and Wednesday - £129 Bed and Breakfast single and £139 Bed and Breakfast double occupancy

Delegates can email or call the hotel's in-house reservations teams, quoting International Conference on Population Geographies to book accommodation. 

Please note:

• The discounted rates are only available when booking directly with the hotel; their office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm (UK time). Bookings can be made by phone or email: 028 9089 1941; h7232-re@accor.com
• A credit or debit card number with a valid expiry date will be required at the time of the booking; payment is due on arrival.
• Individual booking will be subject to a 72-hour cancellation deadline.
• The conference discount will be available until 4 weeks prior to arrival: i.e., 31^st May 2024.
• A limited number of rooms are available at the above rate: more rooms will be available subject to availability. 
• Valid for stays during the conference period.

Europa Hotel Belfast (4*)

Special conference rate for the Europa Hotel Belfast: £140 Bed and Breakfast per night; double room for single occupancy. Double occupancy rate: £20 supplement.

Please contact the hotel's reservations department directly, quoting 531739: Visit Belfast ICPG Conference, to book your accommodation. 

Please note:

• The discounted rates are only available when booking directly with the hotel. Bookings can be made by phone or email: 02890 271066; res@eur.hastingshotels.com
• A credit card will be required to guarantee the booking; payment will be taken on arrival.
• Individual guests have a cancellation policy of 12pm day prior to arrival. Thereafter full night charge will apply.
• A limited number of rooms are available at the above rate. Block booked rooms available until 6 weeks prior to arrival date.
• Valid for stays during the conference period.

Grand Central Belfast (5*)

Special conference rate for the Grand Central Hotel Belfast: £190 Bed and Breakfast per night, double room for single occupancy. Double occupancy rate £20 supplement.

Please contact the hotel's reservations department directly, quoting 531744: Visit Belfast ICPG Conference, to book your accommodation. 

Please note:

• The discounted rates are only available when booking directly with the hotel. Bookings can be made by phone or email: 02890 271066; res@eur.hastingshotels.com
• A credit card will be required to guarantee the booking; payment will be taken on arrival.
• Individual guests have a cancellation policy of 12pm day prior to arrival. Thereafter full night charge will apply.
• A limited number of rooms are available at the above rate. Block booked rooms available until 6 weeks prior to arrival date.
• Valid for stays during the conference period.