RCN UK Joint Representatives’ Spring Conference 2026
12 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar
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Applications are now closed for the UK Reps Spring Conference 2026.
The RCN UK Representatives’ Spring Conference 2026 will bring together accredited representatives from across the UK for two days of learning, networking, and discussion. Places have been allocated proportionally across regions and countries, with waiting lists maintained in the event of oversubscription. If you have not yet heard about your place, please contact your regional or country administrator.
We are now working hard to develop the programme, packed with quality speakers, learning sessions and networking. This conference brings together our community of reps from across the UK to meet friends old and new. It also provides an opportunity for us to learn together and share our experience of the vital work we all do in our workplaces.
🕒 Conference timings:
- Thursday 12 March - from 12pm (conference opens and lunch)
- Friday 13 March - until 3pm (conference close)
📍Venue and accommodation
- The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- Bed and Breakfast provided to all reps on Thursday night (The Radisson Blu Hotel)
Delegate offers
As one of our conference delegates, you will have access to a range of offers. Scan the QR code below, or on arrival at the conference for access.
For queries about the event please contact:
RCN events team
Jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk
Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow
301 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G2 8DL
Driving and parking
There is no onsite car park at Radisson Blu
Discounted parking: NCP car park on Oswald Street which is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel. We can offer a reduced rate of £15 per 24 hours payable at hotel reception.
IMPORTANT: the hotel is located within Glasgow’s ULEZ Zone. For more information please see: Glasgow's Low Emission Zone - Glasgow City Council
Glasgow train station
The Glasgow Central train station is opposite the Radisson Blu Hotel.
From Glasgow Airport
By bus:
Take the Airport Express to the Hope Street stop on Bothwell Street. You'll be just 350 meters from the hotel.
By taxi:
Travel to the hotel by taxi takes about 20 minutes. The airport is about 14km from the hotel via M8.
By car:
From the airport, merge onto M8 before taking the A739 exit towards Clyde Tunnel. On the A739, take the A814 exit towards the city centre. Keep right on A814 before continuing onto Argyle St to reach the hotel.
From Edinburgh Airport:
There is a Citylink coach service that goes from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow in an hour.
The coach is a 24-hour shuttle service running up to every 20 minutes. It will stop at Buchanan Bus Station (15 min walk from Radisson Blu).
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IMPORTANT: Roadworks
There will be roadworks taking place around the hotel. The affected streets are Argyle Street, Wellington Street, and Robertson Street. Please be aware that these works may impact travel routes and accessibility around the hotel. We strongly advise allowing extra time for travel and reviewing any necessary changes to your transport arrangements.
For detailed information on affected streets and diversion routes, please refer to the Notification of Works here: https://www.roadworksscotland.org/?id=4000926
Hotel update
The Radisson Blu gym and spa are currently under refurbishment; alternative gym passes will be available.
Travel
For any travel booked via the Events Team, this will have been organised using the RCN Travel Agent, Click. Should you need emergency support out of office hours, please call Click on 0121 368 1666.
Livestream
Main hall sessions will be livestreamed, filmed and recorded for reps to view remotely. To access the livestream log into your Reps Hub.
Accommodation
Accommodation for reps attending the conference has been booked on a bed and breakfast basis at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow. Booking details have been shared with individuals approximately 2 weeks before the conference.
Registration
On arrival at The Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow please make your way to the RCN registration desk which will be signposted.
Registration will open from 12pm on Thursday 12 March and lunch with refreshments will also be available during this time.
Badges
For security purposes, participants must wear their badges at all times. Participants will not be admitted to the conference sessions without the appropriate badge.
Lunchtime fringe sessions (Friday only)
Delegates are free to mix and match sessions and attendance will be on a ‘first come, first-served’ basis.
Lunch and refreshments
If you have any specific dietary requirements and haven’t informed us, please email the team in advance at jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk.
Conference dinner
The conference dinner will be held in the Megalithic Suite (main hall) of The Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday evening, starting with a networking welcome. A welcome drink is to be served at 7pm, with guests invited to sit down at 7.30pm.
Exhibition
An exhibition will run alongside this event with an array of stands to visit during lunch and refreshment breaks. Here you will find out more about an exciting range of new resources for reps being launched at the conference.
Specific requirements
If you have any specific requirements that you haven’t already highlighted, please do let us know in advance. Please note that we may not be able to make specific arrangements without prior notification.
Cancellations
Should you no longer be able to attend this event please email the team at jointrepsconf@rcn.org.uk. Substitutions are no longer possible for this event.
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