FAQs

All the info you need to come to NOC

  • The next NOC will take place August 28-30, at Liverpool Hope University. The Conference begins at 5pm on Friday, although people start appearing from 4pm onwards, and it ends at 3pm on Sunday.

  • Yes! The programme will be published in due course. In the meantime, you can see previews of sessions on our NOC 2026 page.

  • Tickets were released on May 1st. Early bird tickets are still available until July 13th.

  • All who are part of the workplace & social justice movement are invited. This includes unions, grassroots groups, community organisers, campaigners, journalists, academics and anyone who affiliates themselves with the struggle for a free & just world.

    The NOC brings together a wide range of people. We believe that new ideas and projects come forth from conversations and interaction of groups that share a common vision.

  • Yes you can! Just email info@neworganisingconference and we will make arrangements.

  • There are a range of ticket prices available from £36.50 for a reduced day ticket to £382 for the whole weekend which includes food and accommodation. See a breakdown of the tickets and prices here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/neworganisingcollaborative/2165306. The reduced price and free tickets only appear when you have entered the code - ask for it at info@neworganisingconference.com.Reduced price tickets are 50% of the 2nd level pricing.

  • NOC is currently funded by a mixture of ticket sales and grant funding. We are working hard to prepare for the end of our funding in 2027. Ticket sales are essential for the long term future of the Conference.

  • If you want to stay on site we will book your room for you. Alternatively, you can pay a day rate and stay offsite.

  • All accommodation is in single rooms, adjacent to the venue. Please send us an email if you have any accommodation requests.

  • You can choose four sessions on Saturday and two on Sunday. You don’t need to pre-book sessions but it’s possible that for some sessions, rooms will reach capacity.

    There is also ample time to meet new people and strengthen connections.

  • Yes! There are day tickets available.

    However, we do encourage people to join for the full conference so they are able to make the most of it.

  • You'll be eating in the student canteen, with a full English breakfast including vegetarian options, and a choice of mains for lunch and dinner, with a salad bar and delicious puddings.

    You’ll be able to share your dietary needs when booking your ticket.

  • All session rooms, toilets and accommodation have step-free access.

    Session rooms have sound amplification and hearing loop support.

    There is a dedicated quiet/low-stimulation space and prayer room available.

    Liverpool Hope University is accessible via a number of buse routes, direct from Lime Street station.

  • Unfortunately we can't offer childcare at NOC 2026 but have this in mind for future Conferences.

  • The deadline for running a session at NOC 26 has passed.

    If you would be interested in submitting a proposal, please email us - info[at]neworganisingconference.com.

  • Yes. We deeply appreciate the labour that goes into preparing & delivering a session. And we need to cover our overheads with ticket sales to all attendees.

    Everyone who comes to NOC contributes to helping make it happen in different ways.

    If you’re running a session, we’ll be supporting you to our best ability. You don’t need to be a professiona trainer to run a session - we want everyone to be able to give it a go!

    Session trainers are attendees like everyone else, and we will all be students & teachers in different ways. We encourage those delivering a session to stay for the whole conference.

  • Yes! NOC is created for and by its community.

    There will be lots of things we need help with, from convening/speaking at sessions to spending an hour or two on the registration desk. We’re also looking for someone to take photos. When you register you’ll be invited to apply for volunteer roles.

  • Yes please!

    We greatly appreciate you spreading the word in your networks!

    You can follow, share & repost our content via socials (@new.organising).

    We can supply you directly with a comms package to share in your networks. Get in touch.

  • We encourage an atmosphere of active participation, generosity and collaboration not competition. You can get a good sense of the Conference from this video from 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXtqBz2zK8o