Whether you’re a returning attendee or joining us for the first time in 2025, we’re looking forward to an inspiring and engaging event (13th and 14th March 2025).
Stay Tuned!
We’re finalising the programme and logistics, so check back here for updates. In the coming months, this page will provide all the information you need as a delegate, from practical details to the exciting programme we’re putting together.
The Conference
Here we will be offering you a glimpse into what awaits you at VIEW 2025:
- Programme – coming soon
- Speaker Biographies: the experts who will be sharing their insights with you (coming soon)
- Workshop Overview: learning experiences designed to enhance your skills and knowledge and sessions that we hope will support your professional development needs (coming soon)
- Exhibitors: the latest products, services, support and solutions from exhibitors in our field (updated as bookings come in)
- Annual General Meeting of The Professional Association for the VI education workforce (VIEW): Members are invited to the AGM. This is to be held on 13th March 2025 at 4pm. The AGM is taking place during the VIEW Conference in the Earls Suite of the Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill, Dudley.
- Conference materials – Where permission has been granted to do so, VIEW 2025 conference materials will be made available here in PDF format. We will email presentations in PowerPoint format (PPT) to our delegates with access requirements.
What We Know So Far
While we’re still working on the finer details, here’s what we can share right now:
The Venue
Venue Name: Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill Copthorne Hotel Merry-Hill Dudley | Hotel in Brierley Hill (millenniumhotels.com)
Address: The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley DY5 1UR.
The Copthorne Hotel has a 4-star rating, large conference facilities, a leisure club, spa and swimming pool and a large car park (use machines at hotel reception to obtain free parking).
Transport
By car: M5 Junction 2 – 6.2 miles, M5 Junction 4 – 11.3 miles.
By train: Cradley Heath station – 2.1 miles, Sandwell and Dudley station – 6.1 miles.
Local Taxi
Triple Twenty Taxis: Dudley & Sandwell’s Taxi
You can phone 01384 20 20 20 or book your taxi online or through the Triple20 Cars app.
Parking
When arriving at the hotel, please use the machines to register your vehicle registration number so you are not charged for parking.