Frequently Asked Questions
Okay, I've bought a ticket. Now what?
First of all, well done! Good choice. Now all you need to do is turn up on the day. We check you're on the list and give you an event pass and registration pack.
Do you send tickets out in the post?
QED operates on a guest-list basis. Simply give your name at the registration desk and we'll handle the rest.
How do I qualify for a student ticket?
Student tickets are available for full time students only, with any recognised student ID. If you book a student ticket for QED, you must bring your valid student ID (e.g. Uni Card, NUS Card) with you to the event.
What if I forget my student ID?
If you are unable to produce valid student ID when collecting your event pass, you will be required to pay the £40 difference before you will be admitted to the event.
Do you offer other concession tickets?
We have worked hard to keep costs down and keep the ticket price as low as possible for QED. Unfortunately, this means we are unable to offer concessions beyond our existing student offer.
Will there be facilities for disabled attendees?
The Mercure Piccadilly Hotel is fully wheelchair accessible; and there will be a reserved area at the front of the main hall for disabled attendees. We have also arranged for an induction loop to be installed in the main hall for hearing-impaired attendees.
Will there be childcare facilities?
For 2013, we have made childcare available for QED attendees, at a cost of £99 per child. This covers childcare from 8am to 5pm on each day of the event. We are also able to cater for disabled children.
I have already bought by QED ticket, but now I want to upgrade to include the Gala Dinner. How do I do that?
Drop an email to dinner@qedcon.org including your name and booking reference, and we will arrange the upgrade. Upgrades cost £49.
Is there a dress code for the dinner?
Not officially, no. But if you want to wear black tie, you'll hear no objections from us.
I don't have a ticket for the Gala Dinner. Can I still attend the Saturday night?
All QED ticket-holders are welcome to attend on Saturday night; only the dinner itself requires a separate ticket.
I'm a journalist and I want to cover the event. Can I get a press pass?
A very small number of press passes are available. Contact press@qedcon.org for more information.
Can I video/photograph/record the event?
You may take photographs at the event, but any video and/or audio recordings must be for personal use only. Absolutely no commercial video or audio recording is permitted.
Will there be Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi will be available in all event area, including the hotel bar, for attendees who want to blog or tweet.