FICPI-UK is delighted to announce the programme for the FICPI ABC Meeting 2024 from Saturday 15th – Wednesday 19th June.
FICPI ABC Conferences are meetings of the U.S. (“A”), UK (“B”), and Canadian (“C”) National Groups of FICPI. The joint ABC conference is not limited to FICPI members from the U.S., UK, and Canada, but is open to all FICPI members, non-members and, of course, their guests.
The conference consists of a professional program in three morning sessions for delegates, with morning outings for accompanying persons running alongside. There are then group outings for all delegates and accompanying persons in the afternoons, and group meals each evening.
The schedule is designed to educate and inform in the morning and build connection between attendees while taking in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Edinburgh in the afternoon and evenings.
Details of the afternoon and evening Social Programme for all attendees are available HERE.
Details of the morning programme for Guests may be found HERE.
For the benefit of delegates and their guests, the organisers have also laid on a number of Optional Excursions.
Details may be found HERE. (Note the deadline of 29 February 2024 for reserving tee times at St Andrews on Wednesday, 19 June).
Additional useful information about your visit to Scotland may be found HERE.
Click HERE for a PDF copy of this brochure.
REGISTRATION
FICPI Members are entitled to discounted meeting registration fees, however, registration does not require FICPI membership. Attendees from all countries and regions are welcome. Spectacular social events will provide numerous networking opportunities. Attendees must register in advance online:
The registration fee includes the welcome reception (June 15), three meals per day (June 16, 17 & 18), drinks and social activities. Please note that Hotel room charges and incidentals are not included.
Registration fees (in Pound Sterling £, excluding UK VAT of 20%):
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Early Bird (up to and inc. 29 Feb) |
Standard |
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FICPI Member |
£2,050.00 |
£2,250.00 |
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FICPI Non-Member |
£2,350.00 |
£2,550.00 |
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Accompanying Person |
£1,450.00 |
£1,650.00 |
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Delegates 40 years and under |
10% discount on the above rates |
N/A |
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Speakers (not including lightening round participants) |
10% discount on the above rates |
N/A |
FICPI ABC Meeting Venue
Venue : Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
80 High Street,
The Royal Mile,
Edinburgh EH1 1TH
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is located in the heart of the historic Royal Mile in Edinburgh's old town, just a short walk to major city centre attractions. Walk to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, the Scottish Parliament, and Edinburgh's famous shopping thoroughfare, Princes Street. The hotel is also within easy reach of Holyrood Palace and Holyrood Park. Arthur's Seat, the park's highest point, has stunning views of the Scottish capital.
The hotel has on-site leisure facilities complete with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gym equipment. Health Club access is included during your hotel stay. The hotel is in the heart of Edinburgh, and just 13 kilometres from Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Hotel Reservations
All bedrooms need to be booked via the hotel website via the following link:
https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-edinburgh
Hotel Reservation Instructions
Select your check-in and check-out dates, and then click the “Selected Rate” box, followed by ‘Promotional Code’. Where it asks you to enter your code, please enter: EESOL10
Credit card details are required at the time of the booking as guarantee. Please reserve your bedrooms as soon as possible. The cut-off date for hotel bookings is 4th May 2024. After this date any remaining rooms will be released for general sale.
Hotel Cancellation Policy
Rooms booked and guaranteed by credit card when booking can be cancelled up to 7 days prior to arrival, within 7 days full pre-payment of the individual reservation will be taken.
Getting to the venue
Full details of how to get to the venue can be found HERE.