TWO DAY TICKET
with a two night hotel stay in the Hilton Metropole
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2026 Fix Auto UK National Conference, presented by 3M, taking place on Wednesday 27th and 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
WEDNESDAY 27TH MAY 2026
Wednesday Daytime - Networking Activities
Before the event officially begins, as a two day delegate you will have access to one of our networking activities which include Golf at Stonebridge Golf Centre, Afternoon Tea at the Sky Bar at the Resorts World Resort or Clay Pigeon Shooting or Go Karting at Adventure Sport Warwick. If you have chosen to take part in an activity (delegates don’t have to take part), starting times will vary so please see below.
If you have any questions surrounding the activities please email events@fixauto.co.uk
Wednesday Evening - Official Welcome Event
The official start of the Fix Auto UK National Conference begins with the Welcome Event.
Held in the Vox Conference Centre Foyer, delegates are invited to join us at 5pm until 10pm. Let the networking commence as our event partners exhibition stands will be open throughout the welcome event.
Celebrate the first evening of our conference with drinks on arrival with food stands opening at 7pm.
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 two day delegate, your ticket includes a room in the Hilton Metropole on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th.
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
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Smart Casual:
For example: jacket or blazer, crew or V-neck sweater, chinos and a shirt with a collar (no ties), jeans and smart shoes.
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.
WEDNESDAY DAYTIME
Casual:
If you are taking part in an activity please dress appropriately with suitable footwear. Please see our activities page for more information.
THURSDAY EVENING
Smart Casual:
For example: jacket or blazer, crew or V-neck sweater, chinos and a shirt with a collar (no ties), jeans and smart shoes.
