IMPACT Working Dog Conference 2025 - Joining Instructions
- impactk9
- Sep 23
- 3 min read
Thanks so much for booking tickets & joining us at our 10th Anniversary IMPACT Working Dog Conference 2025.
We're delighted to be sharing the conference with so many like-minded people, who are all coming together to share ideas, learn & network with each other.
Some important information for the conference will help you make the most out of the 2 days.
VENUE & PARKING
Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre, Niagara Rd, Sheffield, S6 1LU.
Car parking is available on site, by following the path straight ahead upon reaching Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre.
A map for car parking is below:-
OTHER EVENTS & TRAFFIC - SATURDAY 27TH
On Saturday 27th September, Sheffield Wednesday FC are playing at Hillsborough Stadium in the local area.
As such, please note that the area will be busy on Saturday - especially around lunch time ahead of the 1500 kick off.
We aim to finish our schedule on Saturday ahead of the football finishing, to allow for a smooth onward journey away from the conference.
Please also note that, there is a wedding being hosted in the marquee outside at the Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre.
TIMINGS
On both days, registrations will be open from 0845 - please ensure that you have your ticket available to enable entrance to the conference.
The opening sessions will begin at 0930 on both days - so please ensure you have taken your seats in plenty of time.
Details of the full schedule are below:-
LUNCH
A light lunch is provided at 1230 on both days, however there are also plenty of local facilities for food & drink including:-
Sainsburys
Starbucks
Burger King
Greggs
OUTDOOR SESSIONS
On Friday 26th September, we have two practical sessions which will be taking place outside after lunch.
An area will be secured with orange barrier fencing, so please ensure that you remain behind this barrier at all times for health & safety reasons.
Nando Brown at 1315 & Gary Rutherford at 1415 will both include outdoor demonstrations.
These sessions will both begin within the Main Conference Room, & then proceed outside to deliver the practical demonstration.
When moving outside, please ensure that you do so quickly, so not to hold up or interrupt the sessions. This will also ensure that we remain on schedule, to allow for maximum networking opportunities.
As these sessions will be outside, please ensure that you bring suitable outdoor clothing, in case of poor weather.
DOGS
Whilst dogs are allowed on site, they are not permitted within the conference venue. In addition, whilst all outdoor practical demonstrations are taking place dogs should not be outside.
Whilst exercising dogs, please ensure that they remain under control at all times & any excrement is picked up - in line with relevant laws & legislation.
Please also ensure that when dogs are left, they are checked on regularly & you have suitable provisions in place to ensure their welfare.
NETWORKING
One of the main features of our IMPACT Working Dog Conference is bringing like-minded people together for networking opportunities.
The Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre does have facilities for refreshments, including a bar at the venue.
After the conference, there will be an opportunity to engage & network with our speakers, sponsors & exhibitors at the Niagara Conference & Leisure Centre.
Following this, we will also be hosting further networking opportunities at our partner hotel - Hampton By Hilton Sheffield, where a large number of delegates, sponsors & exhibitors will be staying alongside our speakers.
You are welcome to join us for food & drinks at our partner hotel.
PARTNER HOTEL - HAMPTON BY HILTON, SHEFFIELD
Our partner hotel is only a short trip from the conference venue.
The address is: Hampton By Hilton, West Bar Green, Sheffield S1 2DA.
Please be aware that parking is limited at the hotel.
TICKETS
Finally, please ensure that you have your tickets available when arriving at the conference. This will enable us to check you in ahead of the conference starting.
FINALLY
We are sincerely looking forward to welcoming you to the IMPACT Working Dog Conference.
If you have any queries or require any assistance, please email us at info@impactk9.co.uk
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