THURSDAY 28TH MAY
DAYTIME CONFERENCE AND EVENING AWARDS ACCESS WITH A NIGHTS STAY IN THE HILTON METROPOLE ON THURSDAY NIGHT
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Fix Auto UK National Conference, presented by 3M, on Thursday 28th of May 2026 at The Vox Conference Centre. The below information is everything you need to know about the event and your ticket! If you have any questions, please contact the event manager Carly Broster cbroster@fixauto.co.uk
THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2026
Thursday Daytime - Conference Day & Exhibition
Doors to the Vox exhibition area open at 8.30am with the official welcome at 9.30am. To view the speaker schedule see below.
The exhibition area will be open from 8.30am until 4.00pm in the Vox Foyer.
Speakers conclude at approximately 4.00pm. Delegates will need to leave the Vox venue at 4.15pm so we can change over for the evening event.
Thursday Evening - Fix Auto UK Awards Celebration, sponsored by Distrigo
Event attendees are invited back to the Vox for 5.30pm to join us for the annual Fix Auto UK National Awards celebration, hosted by comedian Ed Bryne. Guests will be met with a drink on arrival and a three course meal will be served once the awards have concluded around 8pm.
KEY INFORMATION
YOUR HOTEL: THE HILTON METROPOLE
As a Thursday delegate, your ticket includes a room in the Hilton Metropole on Thursday 28th May.
Check in is available from 3.00pm and rooms will be under your name at the reception desk and check out is at 12pm.
Breakfast is served in The Arbor from 06.30am and the hotels bar, Gild Lobby Bar and Lounge is open 24 hours and serves food from 7am to 11pm.
The hotel car park has 600 spaces and all guests need to ensure their car is registered at reception upon arrival. Charge of 18GBP per car, per 24hrs alternatively, delegates can park in S6 for free for the duration of the Conference - please remember to validate your car parking ticket before you leave to get the free parking.
Hotel rooms include breakfast but additional charges will need to be covered by the delegate.
ON THE DAY
The VOX is situated on the second floor of the Resorts World Shopping Complex - there is a lift outside Nando’s. Alternatively if you come in via the main shopping level the lift is by Las Iguana’s. On arrival, please sign in at the registration desk where you will be issued an ID card and a lanyard. This will ensure you are able to access the venue throughout the event.
RESORTS WORLD
Outside of the Conference opening hours, Resorts World has plenty of amenities.
The Sky Bar can be accessed via a lift from the second floor or by the Genting Hotel on the first floor and is open from 8.00am to 10.00pm.
The Casino is on the first floor and is open from 10.00am to 5.00am - please note a membership is required which can be obtained upon entry.
CAR PARKING
We ask that all delegates park in South 6 which is situated a short walk from the Resorts World Lakeside Entrance and will be signposted for delegates. Parking in S6 is free, you just need to validate your car parking ticket at the event registration desk.
There is a multi-storey car park inside Resorts World that has limited availability and is not free for delegates. It does have an EV charge points on level B of our multi-storey car park, they are a mix of 7kw and 22kw chargers which are charged at 49p per kWh.
DRESS CODE
THURSDAY DAYTIME
Business Casual:
For example: blazer, crew or v neck sweater, chinos, suit trousers and a shirt with a collar and smart shoes, ties optional.
THURSDAY EVENING
Smart Casual:
For example: jacket or blazer, crew or v neck sweater, chinos and a shirt with a collar (no ties) and smart shoes, jeans.
