The 24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will be held at Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland.
About Queen’s University Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history. Since 1845, inspirational researchers, pioneering students and dedicated alumni at Queen’s have been making a difference to society in Belfast and across the world.
University Campus address: Queen’s University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN.
Key Locations are as follows:
- Conference Registration: Peter Froggatt Centre Foyer
- Conference plenaries: Whitla Hall
- Conference sessions: Peter Froggatt Centre
- Exhibition space: Peter Froggatt Centre Foyer
- Poster Sessions South Dining Hall
Download a copy of the campus map here.
Helpful Information
- Lunch and Refreshments: Lunch and refreshments will be served during the conference. Times and locations will be in the program. Please remember to wear your lanyard and name badge. Please bring a refillable water bottle with you to use throughout the conference. There will be water stations available for your use.
- Weather: We hope for dry weather throughout the conference but cannot guarantee this! Please ensure you pack for all weathers as umbrellas will not be provided.
- Social Media: If you aren’t already following us, please do so ahead of conference on LinkedIn, BlueSky, and X. Please tag us in your social media posts and stories and link us in on any LinkedIn posts you make throughout the conference. Our hashtag is #ICAIS26
- Photography and Video: We will be taking photography and video for the duration of the conference. If you have any concerns regarding this, please contact us by emailing icais@qub.ac.uk
- Wi-Fi: QUB Guest Wi-Fi (QUB Guest Wifi) is available on campus. Please access via your settings on your device. Additional information can be found here.
- Lanyards: To help make the conference as sustainable as possible, please ensure you wear your lanyard with name badge throughout.
- Help & Assistance: Conference volunteers, Queen’s Staff and Security will be available to assist if required. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance if you need it.
- Food Outlets: There are several coffee shops and convenience stores in the Main Site Area. Botanic Avenue has a wide range of convenient stores, coffee shops and many food establishments both sit-in and take away.
- Lost Property: For any lost or found items, please contact Security on 02890975099.
- Cash: ATMs are available across the road from the Main Site at the Ulster Bank and if you are walking towards the city centre you will pass a Tesco Express with an ATM outside it.
- Luggage: There is no luggage storage facility at the conference venue.
- Quiet Room: A quiet room will be available for delegates. Please ask a volunteer for availability.
Belfast Bingo
Explore Belfast for the chance to win a prize! Visit the item on a square, snap a photo, and once you have a bingo (a complete horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line), come visit us at the registration desk for the chance to be entered into a draw.
Download the bingo card here.
