The new home for the annual Conference and Exhibition is Manchester Central, an iconic, award-winning venue with strong design and engineering traditions. This former Victorian train station is now a world-class events space and our move there will allow for the expansion of the event in both size and geographical reach.

We leave Coventry, our home for over ten years, with many fond memories and great pride in our roots in the Midlands.  However, in order that the event can grow and continue to expand its contribution to driving excellence in mental health built-environments, it is time for a move.

As the name suggests, Manchester Central benefits from a city centre location and this, coupled with Manchester’s excellent transport links, means Design in Mental Health will be more accessible than ever before. This is important for both our UK-based visitors and our increasing international audience, which made up nearly 10% of delegates in 2023.

We are looking forward to the new opportunities the move brings to develop the community, grow the range of products and services showcased at the event, and to continue to attract leading names in the sector to speak at the Conference.