BACG2026 Venue
BACG2026 will take place at the University of Manchester, one of the world’s leading universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Ranked 35th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and recognised as the UK’s leading university for social and environmental impact in the THE Impact Rankings 2025, the University has a long-standing reputation for excellence in research, innovation and education. Founded in 1824, it has been home to 26 Nobel Prize winners and continues to play a major role in tackling global challenges through world-class teaching and discovery.
Address: The University of Manchester, Schuster Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
Accommodation
Recommended accommodation for the BACG2026 Conference is at the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House, which are located at the heart of the Oxford Road campus.
- For individual or group bookings on a University account code, bookings should be made directly with the Hyatt hotel | Alliance MBS team.
- For group bookings please contact the AMBS team at hotel@manchester.ac.uk (minimum numbers 15 applicable).
- For University of Manchester staff members (paying themselves), a staff rate is also available, bookable via this link please quote promotion code 259081.
- For all other delegates, individual bookings can be made at the hotel using this link.
Networking Venues
Welcome Reception
BACG2026’s Welcome Reception will take place at the fantastic Christies Bistro. Located within The University of Manchester, the venue is based in the former Science Library of Owens College and is regarded as one of the institution’s most breathtaking spaces. Rich in character and history, it remains one of Manchester’s best hidden gems.
Conference Dinner
For the Conference Dinner, join us at the incredible Manchester Museum. With drinks in the Fossils and Dinosaurs Gallery followed by dinner in the Living Worlds Gallery, the evening will offer a unique setting surrounded by some of the Museum’s most fascinating collections. Combining striking architecture, natural history and a vibrant atmosphere, it promises to be a memorable night of networking and celebration.
