Conference 2027 Draft Join us at our next conference – in Portsmouth Friday 9th – Sunday 11th April 2027, Marriott Hotel, Portsmouth Conference bookings will open 6th October 2026 Note: Bookings for rooms at the Marriott Hotel at the Conference discount rate will be available up to and including 9 March 2027 (GMT) Conference Venue The conference will take place in the Marriott Hotel on the northern outskirts of Portsmouth. The Conference facilities have recently had a major up-grade and our Conference will have exclusive use of the entire facility, which includes the Mary Rose Suite, a separate banqueting suite and three additional smaller conference rooms. There is also an Exhibition Space for our use (see details in Programme). There is ample free parking on the site for all registered attendees at the Conference. Conference attendees will have access to a dedicated Conference Wi-Fi network. For overnight accommodation options see the section below. Getting Here Road – Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, Southampton Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO6 4SH – Tel: +44 23-9238 3151 Train – Nearest Railway station is Cosham with direct trains to London Victoria and London Waterloo with an approximately 2-hour travel time. Cosham station is 1.6 miles from the venue. Taxi From Heathrow Airport – The hotel reception can organise a taxi service, at the time of writing the fee is £73 each way. Overnight Accommodation Arrangements have been made with the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel to offer Conference Attendees and partners a reasonably priced, overnight Bed & Breakfast package (Single or Double). These arrangements cover the Friday and/or Saturday nights and can be extended at the same rates for the Thursday and/or Sunday nights. Additional nights’ accommodation can be arranged with the hotel. A plentiful supply of bedrooms has been secured, with lots of rooms available on request for the less-able. Portsmouth Marriott Hotel stands out as one of the top hotels in Portsmouth, offering the most spacious bedrooms in the area. Designed with comfort and style in mind, the rooms feature contemporary décor, high-speed Wi-Fi, blackout curtains, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs. The hotel has a stylish, open-plan bar and restaurant area. There is also a well-equipped gym and an external recreation area. Alternative Accommodation There are many other hotels and other forms of accommodation in Portsmouth and the surrounding area, though Conference Attendees who might consider alternative accommodation are recommended to be mindful of travel times to and from the Marriott. The closest alternative hotel is the North Harbour Premier Inn, a “stones’ throw” from the Marriott. Conference Programme – Under Development Making the most of Conference After dinner on Friday evening there will be a General Knowledge Quiz created and presented by Guild member Angela Winteridge. An early highlight of every Conference there will hopefully be some questions we can all answer. On Saturday evening, our three-course banquet offers a chance to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Signing Up for Conference The following sections explain how to book for Conference, how to book for Overnight Accommodation (if you plan to stay at the Marriott) and how much these will cost. Please note that the bookings for Conference and the bookings for Overnight Accommodation are completely separate and with different organisations. The Guild handles the booking for Conference; the Marriott Hotel is handling the bookings for Overnight Accommodation. The Guild cannot arrange the Overnight Accommodation for you. What to Book and Fees for Conference Attendance Non-members are welcome to attend any or all of the day-time sessions of Conference and the Pre-Conference sessions on Friday. The Friday and Saturday evening events are reserved for Members and their immediate (non-Member) partner. Fees for Non-Member attendance at day-time sessions and evening events are the same as for Members. Fees for attending the Conference are: Event Attendance Fees Per Person (incl VAT) “Early Bird” Attendance Fees Per Person (incl VAT) “Standard” FRIDAY Afternoon Day Attendance (Pre Conference sessions) £25.00 £27.50 FRIDAY Evening Buffet & Quiz Night £35.00 £38.50 Conference Day Attendance – SATURDAY £50.00 £55.00 SATURDAY Evening Reception and Gala Dinner £50.00 £55.00 Conference Day Attendance – SUNDAY £50.00 £55.00 Notes to Conference Attendance “Early Bird” Fees apply for bookings received no later than 1 December 2026. Bookings will close 28 February 2027. Bookings from 1 February to 28 February 2027 are full payment only. A First-Timer discount of 10% will be applied for any Member who has not previously attended the Annual Conference. Day Attendance Fees include a light Buffet Lunch and Refreshments mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Breakfast, Evening Meals and Overnight Accommodation are not included in Day Attendance Fees. FRIDAY Afternoon Day Attendance Fee does not include lunch. Car Parking at the Marriott is Free for those attending Conference and/or staying overnight; you must register your vehicle at Hotel Reception on each arrival to qualify for this. What to Book and Costs for Overnight Accommodation The Marriott has undertaken to provide Conference Attendees with Overnight Accommodation (Bed and Breakfast) at rates in the following table. Please note that the rates are valid for Thursday and Sunday nights as well as the Friday and Saturday nights. Should you wish to stay longer, either before Thursday and/or after Sunday nights, you should contact the hotel regarding rates for the additional nights. Overnight SINGLE OCCUPANCY Room Rate (including Full English Breakfast) DOUBLE OCCUPANCY Room Rate (including Full English Breakfast) Thursday night (April 8th) £99.00 (incl VAT) £109.00 (incl VAT) Friday night (April 9th) £99.00 (incl VAT) £109.00 (incl VAT) Saturday night (April 10th) £99.00 (incl VAT) £109.00 (incl VAT) Sunday night (April 11th) £99.00 (incl VAT) £109.00 (incl VAT) Notes to Overnight Accommodation Bookings should be made no later than 28th March 2027. First Timer Discount does not apply to Overnight Accommodation. On Booking, Marriott will require a booking guarantee, usually in the form of a Credit Card or Debit Card. The actual charge will be levied on Arrival and Registration. Booking will be accepted in line with Marriott Conditions for Booking, including Cancellation policies. Rooms with additional facilities and access arrangements for the less-able are available, at no additional cost, and can be allocated by making the booking via telephone on 02392383151 option 1 (+442392383151 for International calls). Car Parking at the Marriott is Free for those attending Conference and/or staying overnight; you must register your vehicle at Hotel Reception on each arrival to qualify for this. How to Book If you plan to use the Overnight Accommodation at the Conference Venue (the Marriott Hotel), you must make two separate bookings, one with the Guild for Conference Attendance and one with the Marriott Hotel for the Overnight Accommodation. The two bookings are not linked and can be made in either order. Return to this page to find the links for both Overnight Accommodation and Conference Attendance bookings. Conference Attendance Booking (through the Guild) is available online using one or more of the links below. Alternatively email to conference-bookings@one-name.org and they will contact you to confirm bookings and payments. To book online for ONE attendee please click here. To book online for TWO attendees with identical attendance plans please click here. If you are booking for TWO attendees with different attendance plans, please make two separate ONE attendee bookings. This includes the booking of either or both Evening Events for an immediate, non-member partner. Please note, when booking for Conference, either by post or online, the Guild’s Distance Selling terms and conditions, including Cancellation conditions, apply – see section 20 of Guild Sales Policy. Overnight Accommodation Booking (through Marriott) is available online – click here Marriott Bookings. Alternatively booking may be made by phone on 02392383151 option 1 (+442392383151 for international calls); if you call, please quote “Guild of One-Name Studies” to ensure that you are offered the correct rate for Conference Attendees.