Destination Belfast
30 January 2019
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and home to the Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2019. This year’s conference features an extensive programme designed to cover the breadth of microbiology, as well as professional development sessions, social activities and lots of networking opportunities.
Belfast is well connected by road, rail and ferry, and with two local airports the city is accessible by air from both UK and international destinations.
Getting around
Belfast is a very walkable city, and also has a useful public transport network provided by the public bus company Translink. Public bikes are also available to hire with over 30 docking stations across the city centre.
The Annual Conference venue, the ICC Belfast, is located within short walking distance of the train station, Belfast Lanyon Place. You can also find the city centre and a number of attractions nearby. Plan your visit by downloading the Belfast Visitor Map here.
Belfast attractions
The Microbiology Society Annual Conference 2019 is supported by Visit Belfast and Belfast City Council. As part of this, all our Annual Conference delegates and exhibitors can access exclusive offers and discounts across the city. All you need to do is show your conference lanyard to the selected tour provider, attractions and restaurants taking part in this offer to claim. See the full list of companies taking part.
Belfast is a city rich in culture and history and is the perfect destination if you're looking to extend your stay. Whether you enjoy historic landmarks, attractions or want to experience some new culinary delights, there is a lot waiting to be discovered. To help plan your visit there are a number of guides, available in different languages, to download on the Visit Belfast website.
Popular Belfast attractions include the Titanic Museum, the Alexandra Graving Dock and Belfast City Hall, one of Belfast’s most iconic buildings. The Society is also arranging a tour of Crumlin Road Gaol on the first night of the Conference as part of its social programme.
Accommodation
To support you in securing your accommodation we have provided links to our booking and accommodation services via Reservation Highway. This travel and venue agency have secured negotiated rates at hotels to suit a broad range of budgets. A booking form is also available for those who prefer not to book online. More information is available on our website.
Visit the event page to register for Annual Conference 2019. The early bird discount is available until 4 March.
Image: Visit Belfast.
