FAQs – International Magazine Centre

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Magazine Street, and know you’ll have lots of questions.

What time does Magazine Street start and finish?
Doors will open for registration and breakfast rolls at 9am, with talks beginning at 9.30am. We aim to finish up by 5pm, with a drinks reception afterwards until 7pm, and the bar open until 9pm.

Where is the venue?
The address is Platform at 253 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8DL. Please find more details on our Venue page for how to get there.

Are there places to stay nearby?
There are lots! Within 3 minutes walking distance of Platform are:
Motel One, 78-82 Oswald St – email Emma and Kayleigh for a 10% discount, quoting International Magazine Centre
Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street – use the code IMCRAD for an 18% discount – enter the discount code in the drop down section called special rates and then promotional code
Voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon St
Yotel Glasgow, 260 Argyle Street

What happens if my plans change and I can’t attend?
We understand plans change. We’ll refund you:
– 100% of the ticket fee if cancelled by 29 August
– 50% of the ticket fee if cancelled between 30 August and 8 September
– After 9 September we ask you to offer your ticket to a friend or colleague

What happens if the event is cancelled due to COVID-19?
We will refund all tickets to attend.

Is the venue accessible?
We want to make Magazine Street as accessible as possible to as many different people as possible – please take a look at our Accessibility page for more details. If your needs are not covered we warmly encourage you to contact us with any queries.

I’m coming alone and I’m nervous – can you help?
We understand and would be delighted to introduce you to others attending in advance, so you know a few people before you get there. Hopefully that’ll take some nerves away and allow you to look forward to it. Get in touch for introductions in advance.

What happens if I’m late?
You’re welcome to move around the conference for the duration of the day. If you arrive late for a talk you can sneak in the back no problem.

What is the dress code?
We suggest you wear smart casual, but please come in whatever you feel comfortable in.

Do I need to bring anything with me?
If you use them, we recommend you bring business cards to ensure you don’t lose touch with the people you meet. If you publish a magazine, please do bring a copy with you to show people. Breakfast rolls, lunch and a drink afterwards are included in your ticket price, and delegate bags will include a notepad and pen to take notes on the day.

Will the event be broadcast in real time?
This year, the event will be in-person only, but we’re currently looking for partners to help support us to deliver a hybrid event in future.

Will there be a photographer taking photos on the day?
Yes, photos of the various goings-on will be taken throughout the day. We’ll also have a portrait photographer offering profile pictures in Arch 3 for anyone who would like one.