NB, I tried to send this earlier, but the mailing list told me I wasn't a member. I think they're having technical troubles. Anyway, I rejoined... Promised update, although it doesn't include anything more than what I found poking through websites over the weekend. I sent in a few "enquiry" forms at the various venues; waiting to hear back. I've concentrated on universities, as they also provide cheap(ish!) accommodation, and they have nice lecture theatres normally with AV gear. Of course, there are plenty more dedicated conference venues around, which could be something to look into, but I'd bet they'd be more expensive. It also been suggested that we just provide a venue, and let everyone sort out their own accommodation. I'm not keen on that idea, myself. Interestingly, many universities seem to have suprisingly small lecture theatres. I've looked for places which can seat at least 400 in one room, which has ruled out Brighton and Manchester Met. So anyway, prices for accomm (halls of residence) and room hire: Warick: £40 a day attendance fee :o - forget it! Brum: £25ppn B&B, £11ppn dinner, £25 day rate , 400 seat LT £500/day (only one with hire prices on the web), not inc AV, all ex VAT Reading: £20ppn B&B, £10ppn dinner, 400 seat LT (check? I've been in it, I swear it's bigger), website seems to suggest there's no day rate (which=no tea and biscuits :o ), not inc AV, ex VAT, management team available Cardiff: £27pn B&B inc VAT, dunno about dinner, 460 seat LT, no day rate info, management team availabe Manchester: Upto 1,000 seats (not that I anticipate needing that...), day rate £25-£30, no accomm cost. I'm guessing, but don't know for sure, that everyone pays the day rates, and on-site accomm doesn't include that. But hey, one can hope... Should find out for sure in a day or two. If people think I'm way off track here, please tell me! Dan