SDS National Voice 2026: Key Information for Attendees
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates at our SDS National Voice 2026: Learning and Leading conference, coming up this Wednesday 18 March. Please see some practical information about the conference below:
In Person Delegates
Venue
The conference is being held at the Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at University of Strathclyde, 99 George St, Glasgow, G1 1RD
You can find information on how to get to the venue by public transport or car here: https://www.strath.ac.uk/conferencingandevents/attendinganevent/
Accessibility
We aim to make the event accessible for all those in attendance. You can find information about accessibility of the venue on this website: Technology and Innovation Centre with Disabled Access – Euan’s Guide
Please feel free to speak to any of our staff members during the conference if you have any further accessibility needs. SDSS staff members will be wearing orange lanyards.
Parking near the TIC
- Discounted parking is available nearby – the 24hr Duke Street Car Park, G4 0UW (0.3 miles) currently offers an all day special rate at £6.00. Simply pay at the car park pay machine before you exit the car park.
- Discounted parking is available at Q-Park Candleriggs, G1 1LH (0.4 miles), if pre-booked online. Please enter code TICUOS30 to receive a 30% discount at point of booking. The car park is open 07:00-00:00, Monday to Sunday, and features PaSS Technology (automated number plate recognition) on entry and exit.
- The most suitable car park for those with accessibility needs is 24hr Duke Street Car Park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available at 24hr Duke Street Car Park and Q-Park Candleriggs.
- Blue badge holders may park free of charge at on-street parking meters and on-street pay and display areas – please visit Glasgow City Council’s website for more information.
- From 1 June 2023, a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into force in Glasgow. All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. There are some exemptions. Please visit Glasgow City Council’s webpage for full details.
In-Person Event Programme
Below is a summarised version of the conference programme, for full details you can view our digital event programme here. https://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SDS-National-Voice-2026-programme.pdf
Printed copies will also be distributed at the conference.
9.30am- Registration Open
10.10- Plenary Talks
10.55- Panel Discussion
11.20- Presentation
11.40- Break
12:00- Workshop one
1.00- Lunch
2.00- Workshop two
3.00- Break
3.20- Plenary Talks
4.00- Closing Speech
4.30 – Close
Food/refreshments
Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available throughout the day in the main foyer.
Available options for lunch include:
- Chicken in a tarragon & mustard cream sauce
- Lincolnshire sausages with onion gravy (vg) (gf)
- Sautéed green beans (vg) (gf)
- Mashed potatoes (vg) (gf)
- Chef’s seasonal salad (vg) (gf)
- Apple slice with butter crumble (v) and Lemon berry delice (vg) (gf)
Livestream Delegates
Livestream Programme
Below is a summarised version of the conference livestream, for full details you can view our digital event programme here. https://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SDS-National-Voice-2026-programme.pdf
10.00- Morning online session opens
10.10- Plenary Talks
10.55- Panel Discussion
11.20- Presentation
11.40am – 3.10pm – Break in online livestream
3.10 – Afternoon online session open
3.20- Plenary Talks
4.00- Closing Speech
4.30 – End of the Livestream
If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@sdsscotland.org.uk.
