CONFERENCE VENUE
The conference will take place in The Newton building of the Nottingham Trent University (NTU) City Campus, located in the city centre. The main address for this location is 1 Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU.
Click here for an internal map of the of the conference venue (Newton Building at Nottingham Business School).
Click here for an external map showing the location of the city campus.
A virtual tour of the conference venue (Newton Building at Nottingham Business School) is available for delegates here.
ACCOMMODATION
IEEC2026 delegates can book accommodation via the Meet in Nottingham website here which offers a free of charge service with no additional costs added by the accommodation providers.
Nottingham is a vibrant city, famous for the outlaw Robin Hood, as well as its green surroundings and inspirational culture.
THINGS TO DO IN NOTTINGHAM
Nottingham: A City Built for Enterprise, Education and the Future
Nottingham is more than a historic city with a legendary past; it is an active, evolving ecosystem for entrepreneurship, innovative education and the industries of the future. It is one of Europe’s designated science cities. Crucially, iIt offers a rare blend of heritage, applied learning, collaborative networks and real-world opportunity that make it an ideal location for IEEC2026 and for boundary-pushing enterprise activity with always an eye into social justice and equality.
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Historically, Nottingham has always been a city of enterprise and ingenuity. From the lace and textile industries that shaped the Industrial Revolution to the global legacy of Boots and Raleigh, the city has long been a place where ideas move from concept to production at scale. This tradition of making, trade and innovation remains embedded in the city’s identity, providing a rich context for contemporary entrepreneurship education.
Today, Nottingham is re-defining its role through future-focused sectors such as digital technology, biosciences, sustainable manufacturing, creative industries and health innovation. Its strategic location in the heart of the UK and diverse population make it a natural hub for collaborative enterprise. The accessibility of local SMEs, start-ups and social enterprises provides a living laboratory where learners can test, refine and apply entrepreneurial thinking in authentic environments.
Equally important is the city’s commitment to inclusion, regeneration and opportunity. Nottingham’s many community-led initiatives, enterprise hubs and incubator spaces demonstrate how entrepreneurship can be used as a tool to address inequality and create more sustainable futures. For those working on the ground in education and enterprise support, Nottingham represents a place where ideas are not only imagined—but implemented, tested and scaled.
In an age of AI and rapid change, Nottingham stands as a practical example of how tradition, innovation and education can combine to shape more inclusive, resilient and forward-thinking industries.
More details on things to do in Nottingham and the surrounding areas can be found on the Visit Nottingham website which includes useful information for delegates on accessibility here.