EX:CHANGE 2026

We recommend that you secure your accommodation as early as possible. The British Grand Prix at nearby Silverstone is running between 2^nd – 5^th July so prices for rooms in the Milton Keynes will rise as we get closer to the event. You will find a list of suggested accommodation to suit all budgets below. All had availability at the time of going to press in February 2026.

Leonardo Hotel – Exclusive ITI Delegate Rates

We are delighted to confirm that a limited number of double rooms with breakfast have been secured at the Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes, the venue for our Anniversary Dinner on 1 July. These rooms are heavily discounted exclusively for conference delegates, offering an excellent opportunity to stay in a high-quality hotel with excellent amenities, all in a convenient location for the conference and social events.

• Stay dates: 30 June – 2 July 2026
• Room type: Double room with breakfast
• Booking code: Will be included in your confirmation email when you book a ticket for EX:CHANGE 2026
• Booking deadline: 1 April 2026
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

Other hotels in central Milton Keynes

• Moxy Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £536
• Premier Inn - Milton Keynes Central (Avebury Boulevard) hotel – 2 nights from approx. £314
• Premier Inn – Milton Keynes Central (Xscape) hotel – 2 nights from approx. £277
• Easyhotel Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £210

Hotels slightly further out

• Holiday Inn Express Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £432
• Ramada Wyndham Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £285
• Woughton House Hotel – 2 nights from approx. £260
• Peartree Lodge Waterside – 2 nights from approx. £198
• Kents Hill Park Training Centre – 2 nights from approx. £170

Airbnb hosts in central Milton Keynes – whole home available

• Contemporary apartment in Oldbrook – 2 nights from approx. £177
• #10 Beautiful apartment CMK, Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £389
• Bright apartment in Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £276
• #2 One apartment CMK, Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £357
• #3 Beautiful apartment @ CMK, Milton Keynes – 2 nights from approx. £328

There are a number of rooms within houses available as well as hotels beyond central Milton Keynes too.

Our commitment to accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to supporting and improving access to and inclusion in all of ITI activity for as broad a cross section of our members and the wider sector as possible. We work with our venues, partners and speakers to ensure that we meet need. We will liaise with attendees to discuss how we can meet their requirements wherever possible. We take our duty of care over our event delegates seriously and in line with the Equalities Act 2010 we will work to ensure that no-one will face discrimination, harassment or victimisation as a result of who they are while attending at ITI event.

Delegates with additional needs will be able to request support as part of their booking process. We will support needs wherever we can and anticipate these may include (but not be limited to):

• Provision of conference presentations in advance
• Wheelchair access
• Access to quiet spaces during or in between sessions
• Hearing loop details
• Large print version of conference programme

The conference team will liaise with delegates on an individual basis.

The following steps have been taken to support the accessibility and inclusion of delegates:

Conference structure

The programme will be made up of a variety of formats, including but not limited to presentations, workshops, keynote speakers and discussions, taking into account different ways delegates prefer to engage with content. Full programme details available by mid March 2026.

• All documents will be written in clear English and using a high colour contrast.
• All documents will be available in a large print format and in a format which can be read by screen readers.
• All social media posts will include alt-text

There will be opportunities to network throughout the event. Delegates who wish not to network or be approached can indicate this by adding a coloured sticker to their delegate badge. There will be quiet spaces available and opportunities to step outside of the conference throughout the event. The location of these will be indicated on the conference floor plan in the delegate pack.

Event locations

• Conference: this is taking place across 4 different spaces in Unity Place – the main auditorium and food court on the ground floor and event centres 1 and 2 on the first floor. A venue map will be available on the microsite and on the day showing how these spaces can be accessed.
• Pre-conference social: this is taking place in the Sky Lounge at Unity Place. This fully accessible space is on the top floor of the building with exceptional views across the city.
• Anniversary dinner: this is taking place in the fully accessible first floor Midsummer Hall at the Leonardo Hotel. A map showing the hotel in relation to Unity Place and central Milton Keynes is available.

Venue layout

• Accessing the building and initial wayfinding: Visual stories, maps highlighting entrance ways and details on step-free access, doorway widths, lighting, and clear signage will be provided for both Unity Place and Leonardo Hotel. This will also include points where Unity Place / Leonardo Hotel / ITI team members will be to assist with wayfinding.
• Internal navigation: Information on lifts/ramps, stair details and floor types will be available on the microsite. The ITI team will work with Unity Place to ensure all walkways are kept clear during the event.
• Facilities: A map will be provided clearly marking where toilets including accessible toilets, cloakrooms, quiet rooms and water refill stations are available throughout the event.

Booking process

• The event booking system supports screen readers, keyboard navigation and high‑contrast display. If you cannot complete the form, please phone ​01908 325250 or email us [[email protected]] and we will assist you with your booking.  

Feedback and further help

If you have an enquiry regarding the accessibility or inclusivity of the conference please contact the conference team (Jo and Fran) via [email protected].

We recognise that hosting a major international event for our sector carries an important responsibility to minimise environmental impact while supporting positive social outcomes. Large gatherings inevitably involve resource use, from waste generation and energy consumption to travel-related carbon emissions. We are committed to reducing these impacts wherever possible, while ensuring that our actions do not create unintended barriers for those who already face challenges accessing in-person events.

We have worked to make EX:CHANGE 2026 as environmentally responsible as possible. This work has been undertaken while working within the realities of delivering a major conference, acknowledging both the impact of such events and the unique value that comes from bringing people together. We are working with the team at Unity Place, our conference organisers and you as our delegates to minimise our impact. We have addressed a range of areas in the following ways:

Venues

• We have chosen Unity Place as our main conference venue not only for their outstanding facilities but for the commitment to sustainability across all areas of event management. There is a section on the Unity Place website which sets out their approach to sustainability.
• The anniversary dinner will be held at Leonardo Hotel who are striving to improve their sustainability as a hotel provider. Visit the hotel’s website to find out more about their sustainability policy.

Sustainable travel

• We encourage all of our attendees to choose the most sustainable option for travel available to them. Unity Place is located approximately a 5-10 minute walk from Milton Keynes Central station. Full travel information is available on the event microsite.

Waste reduction

• We will work with Unity Place to provide re-usable or recyclable cutlery and crockery.
• The conference programme will be available in digital and hard copy formats so delegates can choose which they prefer.
• Recycling bins are available at the venue and will be highlighted to all attendees so that materials can be disposed of responsibly.

Sustainable catering

• We will endeavour to provide accurate delegate numbers and preferences to Unity Place to limit the potential food waste.
• Unity Place work with local suppliers; the street food vendors in the Food Hall rotate every two weeks.
• We encourage all attendees to bring reusable water bottles and coffee cups.

Responsible sourcing

• All merchandise for the event will be sourced from sustainable suppliers and wherever possible be able to be recycled such as recyclable badge inserts, or collected for re-use such as the lanyard ribbons and badge holders.

Engagement and awareness

• We will endeavour communicate digitally and thoughtfully so we can all minimise the environmental impact of the conference communications to all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and ITI team members and stakeholders.