The Conference
Welcome to the early information page for VIEW Conference 2026. We’re busy working behind the scenes to bring you a valuable and engaging event.
Please check back here regularly for updates as they become available:
- Draft Programme: The preliminary schedule will be published here once finalised, including session topics and timings.
- Speaker Biographies: Profiles of our speakers will be added soon, so you can learn more about those sharing their insights.
- Exhibitors: Details of exhibitors showcasing relevant products and services will be posted here in due course.
- Conference Materials: Where permission is granted, presentations and materials from VIEW 2026 will be made available here in PDF format after the event. Delegates with access requirements will receive PowerPoint files by email.
We look forward to sharing more soon!
Annual General Meeting of The Professional Association for the VI education workforce (VIEW)
- Members will be invited to the AGM. This is to be held on 12th March 2026. The AGM is taking place during the VIEW Conference in the Earls Suite of the Copthorne Hotel, Merry Hill, Dudley.
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, Stourbridge Junction station – 3.5 miles and 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.