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BALANCING
RISK
Championing
Sustainable
Growth
DELEGATE GUIDE
12-13 May 2020
ICC Wales, Newport
Co-lead sponsors
WELCOME TO THE ACT ANNUAL
CONFERENCE 2020 DELEGATE GUIDE
As the focal point of the corporate treasury WORKING TOWARDS NETWORKING DRINKS
calendar, the ACT Annual Conference brings
together over 1,000 treasury and finance
A PAPER-FREE EVENT AND DINNER
professionals, 100+ expert speakers and 80+ In keeping with the conference theme – Balancing Risk: At the end of the first day of the conference all attendees
solution providers, from across industries and Championing Sustainable Growth, and the ICC Wales are invited to a networking drinks reception, within
environmental friendly ethos, we will be working towards the exhibition hall, followed by a seated dinner and
geographies, to learn, network and inspire
a paperless event in 2020. entertainment, all included in the price of your ticket.
each other and further the treasury profession.
There will be no printed programme, ACT delegate bags
In 2020, the conference moves to the newly built or delegate inserts. All the information you need will be
International Convention Centre, Wales (ICC Wales) available digitally, via the conference app.
for the first time. This state-of-the-art venue features
the latest in conference technology, with a firm focus The app will allow you to:
on delegate comfort and environmentally-friendly • View the full agenda
business (see page 3).
• Book conference sessions
We are delighted to be working with the ICC Wales
and this delegate guide will provide you with all the • Network and arrange meetings with other attendees
information you need to make your experience with • View speaker and exhibitor profiles and much more.
us as productive and seamless as possible.
The app, powered by BBVA, will be available to
download for free, in early April, via your app store.
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THE VENUE
Opened in September 2019, the ICC Wales has taken a The highly skilled ICC culinary team have personally
different approach to other convention and conference selected the finest local ingredients that not only taste
centres by incorporating and respecting the surrounding delicious but simultaneously boost alertness and energy
environment, championing local produce and placing the levels, general wellbeing and the overall good health
delegates’ welfare at the heart of everything they do. The of delegates.
venue is surrounded by the Coldra Woods and as well During the conference you will experience meals where
as views onto the woodland from inside the venue, the superfoods, fruit and vegetables are prominent, high in
woods offer an opportunity to experience nature during protein and low in saturated fats, all designed to keep
the conference. you as happy and productive as possible.
There are ponder pods, covered outdoor meeting In addition to the conference caterers, there are a variety
spaces in the surrounding woodland, and there are of restaurants only a short distance away at the Celtic
several walking and running trails, allowing delegates Manor Resort (see page 6), handy if you need to arrange
to work and exercise in nature. a private dining experience.
Why not organise a walking meeting while onsite? On top of these impressive sustainability credentials,
A Stanford University study on the positive effects the ICC Wales:
of walking on creativity found that walking “improves
• has mini recycling centres in every corner
the generation of novel yet appropriate ideas”, with the
effect remaining even when people sit down to do their • is 100% plastic-free
creative work shortly after. • has planted 15,000 additional trees in the
surrounding area
• is dedicated to responsible waste management
• has refillable water stations (don’t forget your
water bottle).
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TRAVEL TO THE ICC WALES
The ICC Wales is less than 2 hours by train from London Paddington
and Birmingham, a stone’s throw from the M4, boasts 2,000 car
parking spaces and is also close to both Cardiff and Bristol airports.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
To assist our delegates with getting back and forth to the venue over the
course of the event, ACT have partnered with MICE Concierge to offer
transfer coaches. Coaches will be running a shuttle service during peak
travelling hours, between Newport train station, the local hotels and the ICC
Wales. Shuttle passes can be purchased for £10.50, via the MICE booking
ACCOMMODATION platform and a full coach timetable is available by clicking here
MICE Concierge are the official accommodation partner for the annual
conference. They have sourced the best available bedroom rates for hotels TRAIN
in the area for our delegates. Once your attendance at the event is confirmed,
The closest train station to ICC Wales is Newport which is located approx.
please use the link below to view the rates discounted for our attendees.
miceconcierge.com/events/ACT2020 13 minutes away by car. Attendees travelling by train from London Paddington
can receive an exclusive return fare of £42 return with Great Western Railway,
There is a wide variety of hotels accommodation close to the venue
which can be booked by clicking here. Please be aware that these train tickets
and we would strongly recommend you book early to secure your room.
will be valid only with proof of attendance at a conference. Tickets can be
booked up to 3 months in advance, subject to availability.
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TRAVEL TO THE ICC WALES
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
ICC Wales has its own bus stop directly outside the Convention Centre
with a new hourly direct Newport Bus service (Route 9) from Newport BY CAR
Train Station and the city centre taking 25 minutes to reach the venue. Cardiff
View the bus timetable by clicking here. Time: 23 mins Distance: 14 miles
Other Newport Bus services travel on the Chepstow Road with the Bristol
Time: 40 mins Distance: 31 miles
closest bus stop located a five-minute walk from ICC Wales. Please
Birmingham
note that bus fare is payable by cash only.
Time: 1hr 50 mins Distance: 105 miles
London
Time: 2hrs 30 mins Distance: 138 miles
TAXIS
Manchester
ACT and ICC Wales have partnered with local taxi firm, Dragon Taxis to ensure Time: 3hrs Distance: 170 miles
cars are readily available for delegates during their stay in Newport. Taxis can
be booked in advance by phone on 01633 216216 or using the app; just search
for “Dragon Taxis Newport” in your apple or android app store. BY RAIL
You can manage your own bookings; choice of payment cash or Birmingham 1hr 52 mins
card and you can also track the vehicle which will have driver/vehicle Bournemouth 3hr 17 mins
details too. Once onsite taxis can also be booked directly via the ICC Wales Brighton 3hr 57 mins
reception desk. Taxis from the station to ICC Wales are set at a fixed price of £10. Bristol 33 mins, 13 mins
You can also use the shuttle service to and from the train station, see page 4. Carmarthen 2hr 8 mins
Exeter 2hr 12 mins
Gatwick 3hr 1 mins
DRIVING
Heathrow 2hr 29 mins
The venue is less than an hour’s drive from the airports at Cardiff and Bristol;
Leeds 4hr 5 mins
and their landmark red dragon makes the venue easy to spot for those driving by.
Liverpool 4hr 3 mins
There are 2,000 parking spaces on site allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
London (Paddington) 1hr 47 mins
SWANSEA Manchester 3hr 26 mins
CARDIFF
CAR PARKING CHARGES AT ICC WALES Newcastle 5hr 41 mins
Anyone travelling in their electric car or hybrid is able to use the charging station Nottingham 3hr 12 mins
without cost. Oxford 2hr 2 mins
Car parking charges Southampton 2hr 17 mins
0 - 5 hours £6 5 - 8 hours £9 8 - 12 hours £12 12 - 24 hours £24 Stoke-On-Trent 3hr
Swansea 1hr 11 mins
York 4hr 27 min
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THE CELTIC MANOR RESORT THE GRILL
A warm welcome awaits at the clubhouse restaurant,
The ICC Wales is only a short walk away from the Celtic offering honest, simple and delicious food without fuss.
Manor hotel and resort where you’ll discover a host of From breakfast through to dinner, The Grill’s tempting
restaurants, spa and golf facilities. menu of wholesome ingredients mixes distinctive
flavours and textures offering a mouth-watering
RESORT RESTAURANTS selection of comforting favourites including succulent
steaks, pasta, fresh fish, salads and burgers.
This is what the Celtic Manor have to say about their
restaurants: RAFTERS
The cuisine here is simple and elegant with a true flavour
THE OLIVE TREE
of Wales. From locally reared beef and lamb to fresh fish
Foodies of all kinds can’t fail to love The Olive Tree, with
and seafood, the award-winning food, Welsh wines and
its brilliant buffet offering a feast of flavours from around
cocktails are complemented by a lovely atmosphere of
the world.
laid-back luxury.
STEAK ON SIX
THE NEWBRIDGE ON USK
Alongside the finest steaks from the British Isles and
Enjoy lovingly cooked modern British cuisine featuring
beyond, diners can also take their pick from an array of
seasonal ingredients from the Celtic Manor’s kitchen
other fine meats, fish and wine. Meet and relax over pre-
garden. Head chef, Adam Whittle, is at the helm of
dinner drinks in our exclusive sixth floor Signature Lounge.
this fabulous 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant,
PAD set on the beautiful banks of the River Usk.
Discover fresh, unique and truly inspired Asian cuisine. THE RIB SMOKEHOUSE & GRILL
From delicious fluffy steamed bao buns to spicy seafood CONTACT
Succulent smoked dishes with Southern flavour.
laksa and crispy aromatic duck, savour this sociable dining
Discover steakhouse sophistication with smokehouse If you are interested in reserving any of these areas,
experience bursting with authentic pan-Asian flavours.
aromas and Southern-influenced dishes treated to a please contact:
secret recipe rub, cooked low and slow in hickory
Michael Beechey
wood-fired smoking ovens.
Head of Events
The Celtic Manor Collection
E-mail: mbeechey@celtic-manor.com
Tel: 01633 410 407
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RELAX AT THE FORUM SPA GOLF AT CELTIC MANOR VISIT WALES
Escape to the tranquil haven of The Forum Spa and feel RESORT Wales is a country synonymous with dramatic
your stresses ease away as you relax and unwind in a landscapes, green spaces and stunning coastline.
The Celtic Manor offers world-class championship
world of sheer luxury and indulgence. This award-winning Whether it’s waterfalls and rivers, valleys and forests
courses, a golf academy and driving range. Even if you
spa immediately envelops you in a sanctuary of serenity or mountains and hills, Wales is a country where the
are not staying onsite, the resort offers visitor day rates
and tranquillity. natural environment is entwined both with its history
and all equipment can be hired onsite.
and its future economic and social ambitions. From
For more information visit the Forum Spa website
Find out more celtic-manor.com/golf three National Parks at Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons
celtic-manor.com/spa-fitness/forum-spa/about-forum-spa There are numerous corporate hospitality and private and the Pembrokeshire Coast, to Areas of Outstanding
dining opportunities available at the Celtic Manor. Please Natural Beauty at Anglesey, Gower, Wye Valley, Llŷn
email events@treasurers.org for a hospitality brochure. Penisula, the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, and 870
miles of the Wales Coast Path – the first path in the world
to follow a country’s coastline in its entirety – Wales
boasts a natural advantage when it comes to making the
most of the great outdoors.
Visit visitwales.com for more information about Wales
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BALANCING RISK
Championing
Sustainable
Growth
ICC Wales
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