OFNC ANNUAL FAMILY CONFERENCE 2026

“Behold I make all things new.” (Rev 21: 5 NKJV)

Speaker: TBC

OFNC FAMILY CONFERENCE 2026

FRIDAY 28TH TO SUNDAY 30TH AUGUST 2026

HILTON BIRMINGHAM METROPOLE HOTEL

NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE

BIRMINGHAM

B40 1PP

TICKETS AND ATTENDANCE

Please note that the Conference is a 3-day event this year.

There are two payment options to register for the 2026 Family Conference.

You can pay as a Full Board (Residential) Delegate or as a Day Delegate

I. Residential (Full Board) DELEGATE

For the full duration of Family Conference: Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August

Delegates have the option of paying the full amount or paying in instalments. Accommodation and meals throughout your stay are included in the price.

II. Day (Non-residential) DELEGATE

Delegates who wish to commute to the conference for a desired number of days may choose this option. Instalment payment option is NOT available for this ticket type. Lunch and Dinner are included in the ticket price. Access to events is limited to the days selected – accommodation and breakfast are not included in the day delegate price.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS

I. REGISTRATION

All registration will commence in March 2026. For Residential delegates, registration will end midnight of 31st July 2026 while Day delegates' registration ends midnight of 7th August 2026.

Registration will not be available during the conference. Payment for full board delegates or day delegates will not be accepted on site. Full payment for the conference must be made for registration to be deemed complete and processed by the registration team.

II. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

This is only available for residential delegates.

Registration made from March 2026 to 31st May 2026 will qualify for early bird discount. This discount will expire midnight on 31st May.

III. PAYMENT OPTIONS

Payments can only be made online via Eventbrite using Debit/Credit Card.

The PayPal method is completely independent of OFNC payment method.

ACCOMMODATION

Five types of rooms have been reserved for OFNC Family Conference 2026 – Double, Twin, Single, Family and Linked rooms.

Accommodation is arranged in accordance with Hilton Hotel’s provision and rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. All rooms are en-suite and fitted with a TV and a phone. Please note that delegates will be responsible for any external phone calls made from their hotel room phone.

Room requests are restricted to those with special needs/disabilities.

Delegates may be required to share a twin bedroom (first priority is to place these delegates with a family member).

CANCELLATION POLICY

The Planning Committee understands that emergency situations may warrant cancellation. Please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected] if you wish to cancel your registration. The following fees will apply:

CANCELLATION RECEIVED:

On or before midnight of 1st May 2026 – Full Refund

2nd May to midnight 29th July 2026 – £35.00 administrative fee retained per paying delegate

After midnight of 29th July 2026 – No Refund

SPECIAL NEEDS

If you or a member of your family have a special need or disability, please indicate on the registration form. The venue has an accessibility statement which will be made available to all those with special needs or their parents/carers. In addition, the OFNC has a special needs officer. Please email [email protected] for more information. Someone may also contact you to discuss your special need, but this will be done in line with the OFNC’s data protection policy and your information will not be disclosed to anyone or any organisation except as necessary to ensure your needs are met.

SPONSORSHIP/ADVERTISEMENT/EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

If you would like to sponsor the event, advertise in our brochure or exhibit products or services during the conference, please contact [email protected].

CONFERENCE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The completion of the conference registration form confirms that you and your family agree to be bound by the implied and explicit terms and conditions contained in this conference pack.

All conference related enquiry must be sent to [email protected]

The NEC has resolved that all conference fees, including balances due, must be fully paid up to guarantee accommodation. No delegate will be deemed registered without the payment of the required full conference fee.

For Residential delegates, payment in full at point of registration, (on or before midnight of 31st May 2026) or Payment of First Instalment (on or before midnight of 31st May 2026) will qualify for an Early Bird discount of £20 per each paying adult or child (4-15years).

Delegates will be responsible for transporting themselves to and from the conference venue.

Delegates will be required to wear a lanyard and wristband at all times throughout the duration of the conference for safety and identification purposes.

Delegates with children are responsible for the care and safety of their own children during the conference.

The OFNC would request delegates with children to volunteer for at least a session in the children’s department.

Delegates must respect and abide by the instructions of hotel staff, conference officers, helpers, or assistants.

No form of insult or assault towards hotel staff, conference officers, helpers or assistants will be tolerated. In instances of such, OFNC may seek redress through available legal means if necessary.

Delegates will be personally responsible for settling any goods and services charged to their bedroom. Charges must be paid up in full before checking out.

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