WE'RE DELIGHTED THAT YOU'RE JOINING US FOR THE OPERATING THEATRES CONFERENCE
#OperatingTheatresConf | 5th February 2026
Event Information
Venue
CorpAcq Stadium (formerly known as AJ Bell Stadium)
1 Stadium Way
Eccles
Manchester
M30 7EY (sat nav M30 7LJ)
Timings
Arrival and Delegate Registration - 08:30
Conference Start - 09:30
Close (approx.) - 4:45
EVENT MANAGER
Important things to note
Refreshments will be available for delegates throughout the day and lunch will also be provided.
We cater for vegetarians but please let us know if you have any other dietary requirements.
EXHIBITION
The exhibition is taking place in the City Suite on the lower second floor and you will find all exhibition stands in the Barton & Cadishead Lounge.
Please click here for a full list of our exhibitors.
A floor plan will be available for you on the day.
REGISTRATION
Upon arrival you will be registered with a member of our events team.
You will receive a delegate pack along with a name badge and a unique QR code.
Exhibitors will then be able to scan your QR code to access your name and contact information, should you consent to be contacted by them.
Speakers
Please click here to access the agenda for the day, including the speakers and topics covered.
Filming and Recording
Please note that photographs and video recordings taken at this event may be used on the SPD website, social networking sites and in other publications. If you do not wish to have your image used for this purpose, please speak to a member of our Events team.
Travel Information
The stadium is located on the edge of Salford on Stadium Way. Access to the stadium is off the M60 and Liverpool Road. Please click here for directions.
Please insert the following postcode into your sat nav, M30 7LJ.
Complimentary on-site parking is available at the venue for all conference exhibitors and attendees.
The recommended route to take is the 67-bus route to Barton Aerodrome, Liverpool Road / outside Barton Aerodrome. These buses run from Manchester City Centre and Eccles. The alternative bus route is the 100, to Irlam, Liverpool Road / near Addison Road.
By Metrolink/Tram
The nearest Metrolink tram stop is The Trafford Centre. From here, the stadium is approximately 40 minutes’ walk or a short taxi journey away.
Routes and further information can be found on the Metrolink website.
The nearest Railway Station is Patricroft. Patricroft Station is approximately 1.8 miles from the stadium. The nearest station with step free access is Urmston Station, approximately 2.9 miles from the stadium.
For more information on Patricroft Station please click here.
For more information on Urmston Station please click here.
If you are travelling by taxi, Black Cabs are accessible throughout the city centre.
The local taxi firm is Street Cars Manchester: 0161 228 7878.
UBER is also readily available in this area.
The CorpAcq Stadium has access to:
- Ramped/Sloped Access
- Blue Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
- Accessible Toilets
- Assistive Listening