FAQ

The Oxford Union is located in central Oxford on St Michael’s Street. It is a 12-minute walk from the Oxford train station and a 5-minute walk from either of the two nearest car parks (Worcester Street and Gloucester Green). The entrance gate is on St Michael’s Street. Look for the plaque, ‘Oxford Union Members Only’. Taxis and ride shares can drop guests off in front of the Union. Google Map pin here.

Portable ramps allow wheelchairs to access the Debating Chamber, Goodman Library, and Members’ Bar. There is a RADAR key accessible disabled toilet on the ground floor.

The other rooms (Macmillan Room and Gladstone Room) are reached by stairs. The Oxford Union does not have a lift. If you have questions or requests regarding arrival and accessibility, please email connectedlife@oii.ox.ac.uk.

Registration will take place between 9:15 – 9:45 am in the Oxford Union Quad at the Oxford Union.

Volunteers will be present to help guide you throughout the day and will be identifiable by their name badges.

We ask that all delegates aim to arrive as early as possible, as welcome remarks will begin at 9:45 am sharp. Tickets will not be available for purchase on the day.

Dress code is business casual.

We will send you the conference programme in advance via email if you are speaking. Please plan to arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to the listed start time in order to allow for set-up.

Hard copies of the event programme will be provided along with the delegate packs during registration. An extended conference programme containing bios and abstracts will be circulated by email immediately prior to the start of the conference.

Telephone (Howard Leong, Chair of the Connected Life Summit): +44 7884629882

Email: connectedlife@oii.ox.ac.uk

• Rail services: Trains run at least once an hour between Oxford and London, and twice an hour during peak times. Oxford is also on the main cross-country routes.

• Coach/bus: There are frequent buses, 24 hours a day, between London (Victoria Bus Station) and Oxford, run by the Oxford Bus Company and the Oxford Tube. There are also direct and regular services to Oxford from Heathrow and Gatwick airports operated by the Oxford Bus Company. Coach services from other parts of the country are available with National Express and other providers.

• By Bicycle: There are many public cycle racks in adjacent streets. Please ensure you bring a secure lock as bike thieves operate across the city.

• On foot: Oxford Union is located right at the centre of Oxford and it is easily walkable.

• By car: We recommend that people driving to Oxford use the Park and Ride service. There is limited parking available, usually reserved for disabled guests, which must be booked in advance.

Please note that there is no onsite parking reserved for the Connected Life 2026 Conference.