University of Leeds
Join us for three days of stimulating discussion and inspiring sessions!
ALDcon 26 Online conference is Friday, 12 June.
ALDcon26 in-person conference hosted by University of Leeds on Tuesday and Wednesday, 16-17 June.
View the full conference programme.
Registration closes 1st June 2026 at 5pm (UK time)
Registration FAQs – please read first
To purchase a ticket, you need to be registered on the ALDinHE website and be logged into your website account before booking a ticket. Please visit our join page to register for a free website account or join as a member. If you are logged into the website as a member, the system will automatically calculate the member discount on your ticket.
At the same time as booking your event ticket, you are required to complete some registration details. A web page will automatically open for you to complete these required fields. Please do not bypass this page, as we need your registration details to complete conference arrangements.
If someone will be paying for your ticket, select ‘Direct Bank Transfer’ as the payment option to bypass payment. You can access your invoice and ticket via your My Account > Orders page. Download and email the invoice to the person who will be paying for your ticket.
At the same time as registration, you will also have the option to choose the conference sessions you wish to attend at ALDcon26 or you can choose to book on sessions at a later time by clicking save. You may wish to review the programme in advance and plan what sessions you would like to book.
View the full conference programme.
After booking, a PDF ticket (and your session choices, if chosen) will be emailed to you.
You can also access your invoice and ticket via your My Account > Orders page.
If you pay by card, a receipt will be automatically emailed to you.
Please note, tickets are restricted to one ticket per transaction. This is to ensure each ticket is linked to the account holder’s website account, for access to conference resources.
If you are purchasing on behalf of someone else, please ask the delegate to complete registration because information is requested that is individual to the delegate, such as menu choices. The delegate can select “Direct Bank Transfer” as the payment option, to enable someone else to pay for the ticket.
If you are purchasing tickets on behalf of someone else, please email admin@aldinhe.ac.uk with the names of delegates and ticket types. A combined invoice can be sent to you for payment.
Payment can be made via BACS transfer or a payment link can be emailed, to pay by card.
If you work for an institution that is a member of ICALLD, you can benefit from discounted ALDcon tickets. Please visit our members page and click on the logo for ICALLD to join as an ALDinHE member under ICALLD. Once logged into the website, your discount will automatically be calculated when you book your ticket.
If you would like to join ALDinHE to benefit from discounted conference tickets along with a range of membership benefits, please visit our membership page.
View ticket prices. Download our Participant Support Letter template to help you request approval from your institution or organisation.
Fee Waiver Scheme
The fee waiver scheme is open for presenters whose institutions will not fund the cost of a conference place. These will be on an application-only basis. An application for a fee waiver can be submitted between Monday 30 March 2026 (9am GMT) – Monday 13 April 2026 (5pm GMT).
The conference dinner is included in tickets that include both in-person days (Tuesday and Wednesday).
If you have purchased a ticket, which includes one in-person day, we are delighted to invite you to purchase a dinner ticket and join us for the sit-down conference dinner, where you can relax, connect with fellow delegates, and enjoy a selection of delicious buffet dishes after a full day of sessions. We hope you’ll join us for a pleasant and informal gathering.
Venue: The Ballroom at The Met Hotel, Leeds
A welcome drink, hot and cold buffet with wine and soft drinks are included and served in The Met Ballroom at The Met Hotel, Leeds.
View the hot and cold buffet menu.
Dress code: Come as you feel comfortable. Whether you prefer something smart, casual, or anything in between, please wear whatever makes you feel most at ease throughout the evening. We want everyone to feel relaxed and comfortable.