Speaker FAQ’s
Hello!
Firstly thanks SO much for sharing your time, expertise and energy to be part of the Better Business Summit 2025. You should have already received an email from me with the subject ‘BBS25 Speaker Agreement’ with the information on the date and time of your talk, fee, travel and accommodation information.
The full schedule is live here on the website, and you can access an easier to navigate internal document here (please do not share), which includes Links to the other Speakers LinkedIn Accounts so you can get in touch with each other pre, during or post event!
All social assets to share online are here.
You will have already received an email about your individual session, introducing you to the other people involved in it and to your main contact on the day Jen Kickhefer, Artist Liaison Manager Jen@betternotstop.com / 07528 262 979
Below is any additional information you may need on each venue, facilities, access and accessibility. As well as a Speaker’s Room, you will have access to the whole conference, a two course plant based lunch provided as well as refreshments throughout the day.
We’d love you to stay for the whole event and to attend our networking events at Yes Bar each evening.
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me on email or WhatsApp +07469 201 239
Hannah
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Yes - keep an eye out for an email from Ticket Tailor that you should bring with you on the day.
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The event is taking place at Manchester Met University Business School, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BH. Visitor Information, including how to get to the business school and surrounding facilities, can be found here: Visitor Info Page
WALKING: Manchester city centre is easily accessible from the campus
BIKE: There are many cycle parking spaces around the University campuses that are suitable for visitors. Please make sure you securely lock your bike to a stand
TRAIN: Manchester Oxford Road Railway Station is close by. The Business School area of the Manchester campus is just a five minute walk from Oxford Road Station. There are regular regional trains from Oxford Road and the station is operated by Northern Rail
Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station is connected to local, regional and national rail services and via the West Coast Mainline. You can walk to our campus in 15-20 minutes from Piccadilly Station. Alternatively, take the 147 bus to Oxford Road. The 147 bus runs every 10-15 minutes throughout the working day
Deansgate Railway Station is the closest station and provides access to local rail services on the Manchester-Liverpool route
Manchester Victoria Railway Station is on the northern side of the city centre. You can walk to Manchester Victoria in 25-30 minutes, or cycle in 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the free Metroshuttle Service 2 (Green Line) from Victoria Station Approach (Stop Ny) and disembark at Whitworth Street. The Metroshuttle services run every 10 minutes during the day
CAR: There are limited car parking facilities at the Manchester Campus. Whenever possible, please use sustainable travel such as public transport, walking or cycling to access our campus. Visitor car parking is NOT available. There are parking facilities nearby: Car Parks within walkable distance of Manchester campus
Anyone wishing to park overnight should use publicly available multi-storey car parking facilities in the area. View map of public car parks in Manchester and Salford -
We will not be recording the Summit in 2025.
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There is an option to put a note in your order when you book, but you can also email us to request any accessibility support.
You can request a free ticket for a personal assistant or carer in our booking system and add any special requests.
There is an accessibility map for the venue on our website.
All Speakers will use a microphone, and we are working with the venue to ensure lighting is not too bright in the lecture halls or workshops.
We will have a peace room at the venue to be used freely. During lunch there will be a designated quiet area also.
We also also planning to create a buddy system for those of you coming to the event for the first time that would find that helpful.
Lastly, while the schedule is not yet live, we endevour to have this available at least two weeks in advance so you can plan your day.
We will have an Accessibility Manager on the day as a point of contact.If you have any requests or questions on the above please email aimee@betternotstop.com
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Check out our Impact Policies here. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch via our contact form.
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Our catalyst conversations are small and intimate sessions similar to roundtable discussions.
We have invited a Moderator and expert facilitators to talk about each topic, and we encourage all the Audience members to join the discussion. Places to join these conversations are first come, first served.
Session Overview:
Moderator will introduce the session topic and give an overview
The session is a peer to peer learning opportunity. Once Experts have been introduced the Facilitator will introduce some leading questions for the circle to discuss.
Audience members can join in the conversation at any point - by raising their hand and pointed out by the facilitator
General Notes
Please avoid swearing
Avoid presenting opinion as facts - preface ideas with ‘I believe’ or ‘in my opinion / experience’
It’s not important for everybody to answer every question.
Please keep on time. The event team will give you a 5 minute and 1 minute warning.
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Please send all invoices to hannah@betternotstop.com and they will be paid within 30 days. Information needed below:
VAT: 311 2831 49
Company Number: 11350481The Better Business Network, X+Why, 100 Embankment, Cathedral Approach, Manchester M3 7FA
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I like your style! Yes, both nights we are hosting a drinks reception in the Pink Room at Yes Bar, a five minute walk from the venue.
Address: 38 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB
We will be providing welcome drinks and pizzas, courtesy of our Sponsors Tyler Grange and People, Planet, Pint.