General Information

About Glasgow

Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference hours.

The city has a range of cultural attractions including the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and many museums and art galleries offering free entry.

Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events per week to enjoy and boasts a food and drink scene catering for every taste, from traditional whisky pubs to fine dining.

Delegates can look forward to a warm welcome in a city voted ‘world’s friendliest city’ by Rough Guides.

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Special offers for delegates

Enjoy Glasgow with special offers available exclusively for ABS Conference delegates and exhibitors. 

Please be prepared to show your event badge or conference registration email to redeem any offers.

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Venue

The conference will take place at the SEC Glasgow (Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW)

Accommodation

Glasgow Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for the ABS Conference 2026 and has negotiated specially discounted rates with a wide range of hotels.

Accommodation will be sold on a first come, first served basis. 

The booking service remains open until 22 May 2026. However, for best availability, allocations and rates, we encourage you to book by 24 April 2026.

View a map showing hotels in the city here. 

Travel

ScotRail Conference Rover

Delegates can purchase a special ‘Conference Rover’ ticket for rail travel within the Conference Zone in Glasgow.

This ticket costs just £5 for up to 5 days travel within the Conference Zone (including journeys between Glasgow Central and Exhibition Centre station at the SEC).

How to buy: this special ticket is only available to purchase from stations on arrival, as it’s exclusive to conference delegates. Visit the ticket office at a Conference Zone station. You may be asked to show either your conference badge or proof of registration.

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Supporting your attendance

We’re committed to making ABS 2026 inclusive and accessible:

• Babies are very welcome at the conference.
• A parent/infant room will be available for feeding or quiet time. This will be in Gala 1.
• Babes in arms are welcome in sessions. Where possible, we advise  sitting in an aisle seat by the door, so it’s easy for you to leave a session should you need to
• Co-parents can attend to support you, though please be aware that non-health care providers will not be permitted in the exhibition area due to the APBI ruling. Please notify us if you require your co-parent to attend to support you.

Please contact abs@profileproductions.co.uk with your registration details and who will be accompanying you, or if you require further information.