Glasgow Science Centre
The year’s Gala reception is set to take place at the award winning Glasgow Science Centre
Date: Tuesday 31st March
Time: 19:00 til 00:00
Address:
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1EA
Directions can be found here and a map is available here
If you have reserved your place, please don’t forget to bring your conference badge as it will act as your entry ticket. (The gala reception is included in the full conference/exhibitor/speaker package). The staff will be checking your dietary requirements during the canapé service, so please do bring your dietary voucher. Access to the event will be via the main entrance visible from Pacific Quay.
The evening
Kindly sponsored by EBSCO Information Services
The conference gala reception promises an enjoyable and sociable evening, filled with drinks, canapés, and entertainment. A piper will open the evening’s proceedings, offering a warm and traditional Scottish welcome to all our guests.
Guest are encouraged to explore the museum exhibits which cover all three floors during the reception. Entertainment will be provided by skilled close-hand magicians, complemented by a performance from a delightful string quartet from the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This will then be followed at 9pm by the traditional and much loved UKSG disco, offering a lively atmosphere for attendees to enjoy into the night. A bar will be available from 8pm for any additional drinks, where both cash and card payments are available.
More information on the centre
If you want to learn more about Science Centre and its exhibits, please visit the website here and a map to familarise yourself with the centre can be found here. A coat rail will be provided at the entrance to the centre.
Access
The main entrance is fully accessible with level access from the street with a permanent ramp and wide automatic doors . Once inside the building, access to the other floors is available via lifts on both sides of the building; accessible facilities are also located on all floors. For detailed information please click here.
Quiet(er) space
We understand that not everyone enjoys a bustling and noisy atmosphere. Therefore, a quieter room ‘The Pod’ has been designated on the ground floor for those who prefer a more relaxed environment conducive to quieter conversations or time out. A selection of board games will also be available. See map for location – Map
Wi-Fi
The dedicated Wi-Fi network was “UKSGGALA” no password – #UKSG2026
Taxis
There is a Taxi rank located outside of the building between GSC and the BBC. The contact number for Glasgow Taxi’s is 0141 429 7070.
Parking
There is substantial parking spaces at GSC including disabled spaces. Tickets are issued at the entry barrier to the car park. The event hosts will validate these at the ticket desk so that guests do not have to pay to park for the duration of your event. Vehicles are not permitted to be left overnight in the car park. There are 6 electric charging stations.
Thank you to our gala reception sponsor
