Manchester Programme

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EVENING & DAYTIME EVENTS
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL
British Council-hosted evening
1900-2130
The British Council invites all delegates to a networking reception at Manchester Town Hall.
Join the British Council for an enjoyable evening in an iconic landmark in Manchester – the Town
Hall. Regarded as one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the UK, it is one of the
most important Grade 1 listed buildings in England.
Come to the event to meet with friends old and new, and relax after a busy day at the conference.
The event will be an excellent opportunity to enjoy exclusive access to grand rooms, such as the
Great Hall, which is decorated with murals by Ford Maddox Brown. Plenty of food and drink will
be served throughout the evening.
In the heart of the city, the Town Hall is located on Albert’s Square, just a four-minute walk from
the conference centre. Find out more about this exquisite venue at: www.manchester.gov.uk/
townhall/
Pecha Kucha “we care so we share” (sponsored by IELTS)
1900-2000 in Exchange Hall
Originating from the word “chitchat,” a Japanese term describing the sound of conversation,
we again offer you a Pecha Kucha evening. By now you should know the format: each speaker is
allowed a slideshow of 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds, giving a total presentation time of
six minutes and forty seconds before the next speaker is up, keeping presentations concise and
fast-paced. Extending a warm vote of thanks to our sponsor, IELTS, the event will be facilitated
by Bita Rezaei and features several new speakers. It promises to be as exciting as ever so don’t
miss it!
International Music Fest
2000-2130 in Charter 2-3
See your fellow IATEFL members in a different light at the International Music Fest when we get
together and speak the universal language of music! Bring world music and traditional songs
from your culture and in your language. (Please no CDs or classroom songs which are better in
the main conference.) Adrian Underhill, Chaz Pugliese and Bethany Cagnol will host the evening.
Come and enjoy IATEFL’s hidden talent and network through music!