Venue & Travel
Riddel Hall, Queen's University Belfast • August 30 – September 3, 2027
Riddel Hall
185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5EE, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Historic Charm Meets World-Class Conference Facilities
Set within 13 acres of mature, landscaped parkland in south Belfast, Riddel Hall is a Grade II-listed red-brick landmark and home to Queen's Business School, Queen's University Belfast. Originally founded in 1913, the estate seamlessly combines historic architectural elegance with contemporary conference suites, state-of-the-art audiovisual infrastructure, and light-filled networking spaces.
Conference Rooms & Spaces
Atrium & Receptions
The Isdell Courtyard
The architectural centerpiece of Riddel Hall, the Isdell Courtyard is an internal courtyard enclosed by a soaring, contemporary glass canopy. Filled with natural daylight, it provides a warm and prestigious setting for keynote plenaries, poster sessions, commercial exhibitions, coffee breaks, and the conference opening reception.
Conference Space
Conference Room
Riddel Hall features purpose-built, state-of-the-art conference rooms. Equipped with dual digital projection, high-fidelity sound, and media capture, these spaces provide an optimal environment for scientific presentations, keynote lectures, and educational sessions.
How to Get to Riddel Hall (International Travel)
George Best Belfast City Airport
~5 miles (15–20 mins by taxi)
The closest airport to the venue. Offers rapid connections to London Heathrow, London City, Manchester, Edinburgh, and European gateways including Amsterdam Schiphol and Frankfurt.
Belfast International Airport
~20 miles (30–35 mins by taxi)
Northern Ireland's main aviation hub, operating extensive flights across Great Britain and Europe (easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2) with seasonal transatlantic services.
Dublin Airport (Direct Coach)
~100 miles (1h 45m express coach)
Major global gateway with direct non-stop flights from North America (New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto), the Middle East, and worldwide destinations.
Local Transit within Belfast to Riddel Hall
🚖 Taxi
From Belfast Grand Central Station or City Centre, a taxi takes approximately 10 minutes and costs £8–£12. Recommended local services include Value Cabs (+44 28 9080 9080) and Fonacab (+44 28 9033 3333).
🚌 Public Bus
Translink Metro bus routes 8A, 8B, or 8C depart regularly from Donegall Square East (City Hall) and stop directly opposite Riddel Hall on Stranmillis Road (approx. 15-minute journey).
🚗 Driving & Parking
Easily accessible from the M1 and outer ring road. Complimentary delegate parking is available on-site at Riddel Hall within the campus grounds on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Riddel Hall • 185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5EE
About Queen's University Belfast
A Historic Russell Group University
Queen's University Belfast is one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities and a member of the prestigious Russell Group. Founded in 1845 as Queen's College, the university is centered around the famous Gothic Revival Lanyon Building, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon.
The university is located in the lively Queen's Quarter of south Belfast, bordered by the lush Botanic Gardens and the Ulster Museum, surrounded by vibrant student life, historic Victorian architecture, and some of Northern Ireland's finest restaurants and cultural landmarks.