Please save the date for Autumn Conference in Bournemouth from 20 - 23 September 2025. Delegate registration will open April/May but bookings for commercial opportunities are available now. Scroll down for more information. 

Spring Conference Papers 2025

Front cover of Spring 2025 Agenda and Directory

Agenda & Directory

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Front covers of various papers for Spring Conference 2025

All Spring 2025 Papers

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Front cover of 'Reports to Conference Spring 2025'

Reports to Conference

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First Timer's Guide

First Timer's Guide

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Why attend?

Conference is where our party makes decisions. Every member has an equal right to attend, an equal say and an equal voice. Whatever you want out of your membership, there's something for everyone happening at Conference.

Conference includes: 

  • Live Q&As with MPs & Party Figures
  • Live debates on the big issues
  • Fringe sessions with expert guest speakers on a huge range of topics
  • Meet other delegates and make friends, new and old
  • Hear from our Party's leaders from across the UK
  • Get world-class training on how to campaign for change

Provisional auditorium timings: 
Saturday 20 September: 09.00-19.30
Sunday 21 September: 09.00-18.00
Monday 22 September: 09.00-18.00
Tuesday 23 September: 09.00-15.30 (Leader's speech: 14.30-15.30)
Please note that fringe events will happen outside these timings.

Registration will open end April/ May

Conference Venues

Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH 
Main conference venue (6 mins walk from Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 0.3 miles)

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
105 St. Michael's Road, W Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU
HQ hotel and fringe venue (1.6 miles from Bournemouth train station, 8 minutes by taxi)
 

Get involved

A Conference Steward speaking to a delegate

Become a steward - volunteer

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Plan your trip

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Your conference questions: Answered

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Sustainability

Sustainability

Be more sustainable

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Accessibility

Accessibility

Info on how we've made Conference more accessible for everyone

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Welfare & Self-Care

Welfare & Self-Care

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Assistance and Emotional Support Animals Policy

Assistance and Emotional Support Animals Policy

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Lib Dem Conference Hall

Company or Charity? Get in touch about Autumn Conference in Bournemouth from 20 - 23 Sept 2025

Register your interest below to download the Commercial Opportunities Brochure.

Have a platform at conference - lots of opportunities exist to engage for organisations of all sizes.  View exhibition floor plans and rates, enquire about hosting a fringe. Learn about onsite branding within the secure zone and advertising opportunities before and during conference. Talk to us about roundtables / reception / dinner events and summits plus Conference and Business Day sponsorship packages.  

Download the brochure now and take the opportunity of signing up to our mailing list 

 

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Autumn Conference 2025

Autumn Conference: 20-23 September 2025, Bournemouth
Main venue: Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH
HQ & fringe hotel: Highcliff Marriott Hotel, 105 St Michael's Road, W Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU (0.3 miles/ 8 minutes walk to BIC)
Please book your accommodation click here

Provisional auditorium timings: 
Saturday 20 September: 09.00-19.30
Sunday 21 September: 09.00-18.00
Monday 22 September: 09.00-18.00
Tuesday 23 September: 09.00-15.30 (Leader's speech: 14.30-15.30)
Please note that fringe events will happen outside these timings.

Registration will open end April/ May
 

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