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A vibrant city, at the centre of the UK, Sheffield is fast becoming a much sought after conference destination.  The city is awash with new public spaces, high quality restaurants and stylish bars. And with the Arctic Monkeys topping the chart and Sheffield United FC back in the premiership, there’s a real buzz about the city.

Following its £12.5 million investment, Sheffield City Hall’s success in hosting major national and international conferences cannot be underestimated. What’s more, it is within walking distance of almost 1000 hotel bedrooms and the train station creating a ‘conference village’ in the heart of the city.

The city’s bedroom stock sees a surge of investment! For delegates who want to be in the thick of it Sheffield’s first 90 bed boutique hotel- the Leopold Hotel- opens early in 2007. An original Victorian building, the hotel is a stone’s throw from City Hall.

Sheffield Hallam University’s £30 million investment will add some bespoke venues to an already impressive academic portfolio. Whilst the University of Sheffield’s central campus has transformed a series of venues into one purpose built facility to include 2700 ensuite bedrooms.

Sheffield’s experience in hosting world-class events has been further demonstrated by the calibre of its conferences. The International Forgemasters Convention welcomed delegates from as far afield as China and the US in October and is just one example of a series of prestigious events.

An enviable location at the centre of England, easy access by road, rail and air and on the doorstep of the Peak National Park; a variety of superb venues, a reputation for hosting world class events and an expert team here to help plan your conference…discover the benefits of meeting in Sheffield yourself.