COVID-19 Information
We are delighted that the government has now lifted restrictions on running events such as BioForward from 1 October – which means we will be delivering the conference in person, as planned on Monday 5 October.
We are implementing the following measures to ensure the safety of all attendees:
We are implementing the following measures to ensure the safety of all attendees:
Location & Arrival
Complimentary on-site parking to eliminate the need to use public transport
Central venue for ease if using public transport
Temperature checks for all delegates on arrival
All delegates will be pre-registered, to allow failsafe track and trace
Central venue for ease if using public transport
Temperature checks for all delegates on arrival
All delegates will be pre-registered, to allow failsafe track and trace
Venue & Catering
One way systems in public areas
Pre-printed badges to allow for self service, contactless registration
Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout the venue
Face masks required when moving through public areas
Plenty of hand sanitation stations throughout the venue
Pre-prepared and boxed lunches and catering
Face masks required when moving through public areas
Plenty of hand sanitation stations throughout the venue
Pre-prepared and boxed lunches and catering
Exhibition & Sessions
Socially distanced seating in meeting rooms
Digital delegate book only
Panel sessions will be recorded to support delegates unable to attend
Perspex guards will be made available for exhibition stands and partnering tables
Digital delegate book only
Panel sessions will be recorded to support delegates unable to attend
Perspex guards will be made available for exhibition stands and partnering tables
You can view the full venue risk assessment here, and for any questions or concerns please contact events@obn.org.uk.