FEMM Hub Conference 2023
We are pleased to announce the 2023 FEMM Hub Conference will take place on Tuesday the 28th of November in Birmingham at the IET's Austin Court.
Location of Conference
The 2023 FEMM Hub Conference is taking place at the IET Austin Court in Birmingham (80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP).
Getting to Austin Court
Information on how to get to Austin court by train, car, bus or tram as well as information on parking can be found here: https://austincourt.theiet.org/about/how-to-find-us/
Walking directions from Grand Central to Austin Court can be found here: https://austincourt.theiet.org/media/1303/austin-court-walking-map.pdf
Registration
Registration is now closed. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please get in touch with Hub Administrator Lindsey Farnsworth l.j.farnsworth@sheffield.ac.uk.
Accessibility
Accessibility is well-considered at Austin Court with lifts, ramps, hearing and visual assistance, and nearby transport links. Location of the step free entrance can be found here: https://what3words.com/float.roof.orbit
All presentations during the conference will take place within the Kingston Lecture Theatre which is tiered. It is however wheelchair friendly with space for up to four wheelchairs.
For anyone attending who is hearing impared, please get in touch as we can request equipment that works with an infrared system. The equipment is compatible with T-button hearing aids and will create a personal loop for you.
More information of the accessibility of austin court can be found in the following document: IET Austin Court Accessibility Guide
Quiet Room: We have a dedicated quiet room available on the day of the conference located in the Brindley room which is available for any of our conference delegates.
The latest agenda (updated 28/11/23) for the conference can be found below:
Agenda
Our Keynote speaker is Professor Jurgen Fleischer from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. We also have 3 different sessions taking place which will focus on: Manufacturing of electrical machines; Sustainable manufacture of electrical machines and Emerging Technologies as well as a networking drinks reception to close the event.
FEMM Hub Conference Code of Conduct
The FEMM Hub is committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion. The FEMM Hub code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behaviour as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour. By registering for the conference you are agreeing to abide by this code.
FEMM Hub Conference Code of Conduct .pdf