The Arena Convention Centre
Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront
Liverpool, Merseyside
L3 4FP
On the banks of the River Mersey at the heart of the Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, ACC Liverpool is a world-class facility in a unique setting. The venue is an interconnected arena, convention and exhibition centre which plays a leading role in shining a spotlight on Liverpool. Since its opening in 2008 the ACC has successfully staged a wide array of national and international events, from shows to conventions, business gatherings to showcase exhibitions. The ACC and adjacent Exhibition Center will be the home of IPAC’29.
More details about the exact meeting room and times will be provided nearer to the IPAC’26 SPC meeting.
How to get there
Air
From Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is eight miles from the city and is best reached by taxi or the express bus, directly outside the entrance to the airport terminal.
The service is Arriva – Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Liverpool.
The Arriva 500 bus service is now the fastest bus service to operate between the Airport and the city centre (Liverpool ONE Bus Station). Running between the Airport and Liverpool city centre (including Great Charlotte Street for Lime Street Rail Station), buses operate every 30 minutes between 4:00 in the morning and midnight every day. You can also get buses 86A*, 82A and 80A* to Liverpool city centre.
For more information on how to get to and from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, please visit their website: https://www.liverpoolairport.com/prepare/getting-to-and-from/
From Manchester Airport
If you head to the train station, within the airport, there is the option of getting to Liverpool by train or coach (National Express services).
National Express provides a regular bus service every day from Manchester Airport to Liverpool coach station next to Liverpool ONE, just a 20-minute walk from the conference venue.
For more information on how to get to and from Manchester Airport, please visit their website: www.manchesterairport.co.uk/getting-to-and-from/
Train
The conference venue is a 15-minute walk from Lime Street Station or a short taxi ride.
A quick and easy way to book train tickets is via Trainline www.thetrainline.com. You can download the Trainline app on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Taxi
Sign up to ride or download the Uber app, available on Apple App Store and Google Play. Alternatively, you can call a local taxi company and request a taxi.
Taxi services across Liverpool:
- Alpha Taxis: Call +44 (0)151 722 8888
- Comcab Liverpool: Call +44 (0)151 298 2222 or visit comcab.co.uk/liverpool
Car/Parking
Public Car Park
Kings Dock Car Park is on site and offers 1,450 parking spaces, with accessible bays and electric charging points on every floor.
