[This page last updated on 2025-07-05 09:08 by Rob: Fix some links. Add quiet space and workshops location. What to do with luggage. Small tweaks.]

When and Where?

• NetUK2 will take place on 7th - 8th July 2025.
• The Brewery, 52 Chiswell Street, LONDON, EC1Y 4SA. [map]

What?

Outline agenda is as follows:

Monday 7th July - Day 1

• 09:00 - 11:30 - Workshop(s) - Optional in-depth workshops on a variety of topics. (*)
• 11:30 - 12:00 - Newcomer introduction. (*)
• 12:00 - 13:30 - Doors Open, Registration & Lunch (in-person attendees).
• 13:30 - 17:30 - NetUK2 - Afternoon Session. (Breaks at around 14:30 and 16:00).
• 17:30 - 23:00 - Social Event. (*)

Tuesday 8th July - Day 2

• 09:00 - 10:00 - Doors Open, Registration (in-person attendees).
• 10:00 - 13:00 - NetUK2 - Morning Session. (Break at around 11:30).
• 13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch Break.
• 14:00 - 17:00 - NetUK2 - Afternoon Session. (Break at around 15:30).

(*) = Subject to availability. Please sign-up when booking.

Accessibility

• We want our events to be as inclusive as possible.
• If there is anything we can do to better your experience with us, please let us know via the registration form.
• If you'd prefer to check before registering, email us at team@netuk.org.
• Whether you require a quiet space, assistance with physical accessibility, or support for visual/hearing impairments, we will strive to enhance your event experience to the fullest extent possible.
• The venue is accessible from street level and has lifts to all floors for the rooms we will be using.
• Some of the rooms have a few steps but have either an accessible lift or ramp.
• The main entrance/registration is in The Octagon.
• From The Octagon, there's 7 steps or an accessible lift going up to King George III room (Lunch/Social)
• The main sessions will take place in The Porter Tun room on the first floor. (Lift is round to the right from The Octagon)
• Step-free access to Upper Sugar Room is via The Porter Tun.
• Workshops are downstairs in James Watt or The King Vault. Step-free (lift) access is possible via James Watt.
• A quiet / work space will be available during the main conference downstairs in The Queen Vault. Please keep noise to a minimum in this area and be considerate when using mobile phones etc.
• Explore the Brewery
• Accessible / Gender-neutral toilets are available at the venue.

Safety and Security

London is generally safe, but as with any big city, it's worth taking sensible precautions.

• There are increased reports of mobile phones being snatched by thieves on mopeds or bikes. Avoid distractions and be especially vigilant in busy areas, near roads, or when exiting tube stations or buses.
• Staying safe in London
• Never leave your bag unattended and report any unattended bags or items in public places.
• Luggage can be left in the cloakroom in the reception area. (i.e., if checking out of your hotel on Tuesday morning.)
• Security staff will be present at the venue. Speak to them if you need help during the event, or go to the registration desk.

Travel

IMPORTANT: If visiting from outside the UK - you may need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

From 2 April 2025, this includes EU/EEA nationals (Except Ireland)

Tubes/Trains

• We recommend using the Citymapper app to plan your journey in and around London.
• Accessible UK Train Timetables
• thetrainline.com - for National rail bookings.
• Transport for London - Journey planner, bus, tube maps etc.
• For train geeks: Realtime Trains | Seat61 | OpenTrainTimes
• For tube nerds: Realtime Tube Map

• If you do not have an Oyster Card, use a contactless credit or debit card for tube and bus fares. Paper tickets from the machines at tube stations are more expensive!
• You can use mobile payment (e.g. Google Wallet/Apple Pay). Remember to tap in and tap out using the same device/payment method to pay the correct fare.
• If arriving from outside London, you can buy a national rail ticket including London Underground Zone 1 to get from your arrival station to the venue.

• BARBICAN STATION (5 minute walk)
• MOORGATE STATION (5 minute walk)
• FARRINGDON STATION (10 minute walk)
• BANK STATION (15 minute walk)
• LIVERPOOL STREET STATION (15 minute walk)

Bus

• A network of bus routes serve the local area.
• We recommend using the Citymapper app to plan your journey in and around London.
• Note: Buses in London no longer accept cash payment. Only Oyster or contactless payment is accepted. Tap in when boarding. There is no need to tap out.
• For bus geeks: bustimes.org timetables | bustimes.org live bus map | Realtime bus map

Bicycle

• Cycle routes C11/C1.
• Bicycle parking is available at the Brewery. Helmets etc. can be left in the cloakroom.
• For bike geeks: CycleStreets.

By Car

• We do not recommend driving in central London! If this is unavoidable:
• The venue is inside congestion charge zone - (Entering the zone 07:00-18:00 Mon-Fri is £15 daily charge).
• If your vehicle does not meet the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards, you must also pay the ULEZ charge.

Parking

• There are no car parking facilities on site at The Brewery.
• The nearest public NCP car park can be found at The Barbican. There is also limited pay and display street parking available.
• Beech Street (8am to Midnight every day)
• Finsbury Square (24hrs, Mon-Sat)
• London Wall (24hrs, Mon-Sat)
• Aldersgate Street (24hrs, open every day)

Alternatively, it may be more convenient to use a car park, or stay and park at a hotel further out, but is close to public transport. (e,g, Docklands, Clapham, Vauxhall/Battersea etc.)

Airports

• London City Airport ~25mins by DLR to Bank. Then walk/tube.
• London Stansted Airport ~50 mins by train (Stansted Express to Liverpool Street.)
• London Gatwick Airport ~40mins by train (Thameslink to Farringdon or London Bridge. Then Tube/walk to Moorgate.)
• London Luton Airport ~30-40mins train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras (EMR)
• London Heathrow Airport ~1h by Tube (Piccadilly, then Hammersmith & City Line to Moorgate) or ~40mins Elizabeth Line to Liverpool Street.

• London City, Heathrow and Gatwick airports are on the TfL Oyster network for connecting trains. Use Oyster or a contactless payment method at the ticket gates.
• Luton and Stansted require a separate train ticket:
• Luton: Buy a ticket to/from Luton Airport (NOT Luton Airport Parkway) to include the shiny new DART shuttle connection from Luton Airport to Luton Airport Parkway.
• Stansted: Stansted Express offers the fastest way to travel between London Stansted Airport and London. Trains depart every 30 minutes and take 50 minutes to and from London Liverpool Street.

Accommodation

The Brewery has partnered with the following hotels:

• Montcalm Brewery - 15% off with code NEGBREW15.
• Montcalm East - 15% off with code NEGBREW15.
• Montcalm Royal London House - 15% off with code NEGBREW15.

Worth checking booking.com (Often better rates if you sign up)

Some possible budget-friendly "no-frills" options include:

• Z Hotel Shoreditch
• Premier Inn London Farringdon (Smithfield)
• Point A hotel Shoreditch/Liverpool Street
• Also check other Z Hotel/Premier Inn/Point A hotels nearby. (Better rates if you sign up)
• Many more to suit budget further out.