VENUE
International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales)
The Coldra, Catsash Rd, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1DE, UK
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You can find the venue website here.
ACCOMODATION
Kenes Group will obtain special accommodation rates for BPS ASM 2025 participants. Please visit the accommodation page periodically.
CLIMATE
In June, the weather in Newport, Wales, experiences mild and generally pleasant weather. Daytime temperatures typically range between 16°C (61°F) and 20°C (68°F). Mornings and evenings may be cooler, so a light jacket may be needed. Rain showers are common, but not typically disruptive, making it wise to carry an umbrella. Overall, the comfortable temperatures and lush green surroundings will create an inviting and productive atmosphere for meeting participants.
CLOTHING
The dress code for BPS ASM 2025 is business formal for all occasions unless stated otherwise.
TIME ZONE
In June, Wales operates on British Summer Time (BST), which is UTC+1 during the meeting period.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the BPS ASM Meeting is English.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE
The Meeting Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants. Upon registration, participants agree that neither the Organising Committee nor the Meeting Secretariat assumes any liability.
Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
SAFETY & SECURITY
Please do not leave bags or suitcases unattended at any time, whether inside or outside the session halls. Hotels strongly recommend that you use their safety deposit boxes for your valuables.
As with the rest of the UK, in any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a landline if you can) and ask for ambulance, fire or police when connected.
ELECTRICITY
In the UK, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
CURRENCY & EXCHANGE
The UK’s currency is Pound Sterling (commonly known as pound) and the symbol is £. There are 100 pence (p) to the pound (£). Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20, and £50. Coins come in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.
For exchange rates: www.xe.com
Foreign currency of all kinds is very rarely accepted but they may be exchanged at the airport, banks, post offices, most hotels or licensed exchange agencies in Wales. The rates vary from place to place, and banks charge a commission.
Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted in UK, except at some smaller B&Bs, which take cash or cheque only. Other credit cards, including Amex, are not so widely accepted. Most businesses will assume your card is ‘Chip and PIN’ enabled (using a PIN instead of signing). If it isn’t, you should be able to sign instead, but some places may not accept your card.
ATMs (usually called ‘cash machines’ in UK) are common in cities and even small towns. Cash withdrawals from some ATMs may be subject to a small charge, but most are free. If you’re not from the UK, your home bank will likely charge you for withdrawing money overseas.
PROGRAMME CHANGES
The Organisers cannot assume liability for any changes to the programme due to external unforeseen circumstances.
