Annual Conference

Jordan's Top Picks for Conference!

By ASRAcomms 03 Mar 2023

If you're anything like me, you'll be counting down the days until Conference!

After the return of the ASRA Conference in 2022 at Wyboston Lakes, we're delighted to bring you Conference 2023 at the fantastic Hastings Europa Hotel, Belfast!

There's been a massive amount of work taking place behind the scenes, and there's lots to look forward to, with a wide array of talented speakers, offering high quality, informative, and engaging sessions under several key themes - Legal, Wellbeing, Customer Experience, Students & Community, Sustainability, and Professional Development.

With a whole host of training and activities to keep you entertained, I've selected some of my top picks for Conference 2023:

New Delegates Meet ‘n’ Greet – Sunday 23rd April 2023, 5:00pm-5:30pm

This informal ‘drop-in’ session will provide you with an opportunity to meet the ASRA Management Committee and Regional Representative from your area. A perfect opportunity for new delegates to meet other members and join the ASRA family!

AGM - Monday 24th April 2023, 10:30am

This is your chance to learn more about the work that has been taking place throughout the year and the association as a whole. There'll also be voting and motions - have your say to help shape ASRA as we move into a new era! Delegates are politely reminded that they are required to register all named representatives/proxy’s with voting rights wishing to attend the AGM - we respectfully request that you allow sufficient time to sign-in and collect your voting slips between 09:00 – 09:30 on Monday 24th April 2023.

Mega Trends: the Challenges and Opportunities facing the Accommodation Sector – Monday 24th April 2023, 11:30am - 1:00pm

An opportunity to hear and vote on your colleagues views on what they believe the challenges will be in the coming years. A stellar panel including Martin Blakey (Unipol), Hilary Crook (Hatch Legal), Gareth Kennedy (Ulster University), and Jamie-Lukas Campbell (Queen's Students' Union) means this one is not to be missed!

ASRA Belfast Craic - Monday 24th April 2023, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

Experience the real Belfast with an evening of fun and entertainment including informal buffet dinner and drinks held in the city centre.

ASRA Conference Dinner - Tuesday 25th April 2023, 7:30pm – 01:00am

Always a favourite! The Conference Dinner will be a ‘formal’ sit-down meal including drinks reception and entertainment. Formal dress.