Practicalities

The Conference Venue

The conference will take place at London’s Southbank Centre, situated on the vibrant South Bank of the River Thames in easy walking distance from Waterloo, Embankment and Charing Cross Stations.

The nearest underground stations are Waterloo (Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee and Waterloo and City lines) and Embankment (Circle and District lines). Waterloo and Charing Cross railway stations are also within walking distance.

All international airports are within easy reach from these stations. For further information about planning your journey please visit the Transport for London journey planner.

Full address: The Southbank Centre (Queen Elizabeth Hall building), Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX

Certification

Continued Professional Development certification is in process for the both the conference and the post-conference workshops. Empathy and Compassion in Society was CPD certified in 2012.

Registration

Registration takes place online.

The workshops are booked at registration and places are limited. 

Individual payments are made by credit card. Organisations can request an electronic invoice. 

Concessions

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There are a number of sponsored places for participants from non-OECD countries. Please apply early.

Student tickets

There are a limited number of tickets available for students with the promotional code STUDENTTICKET. 

Press

Please apply for your Empathy and Compassion in Society Press Pass.

Access

Here is information on step-free access to the venue.

Accommodation

The conference is non-residential. There is a range of hotels and bed and breakfasts within walking distance of the Southbank Centre.

Terms and conditions

Read the terms and conditions.

Empathy and Compassion in Society is a not-for-profit event organised by a partnership of small charities.

Find out more about the conference programme, speakers and partners.