Travel Information

Get to the convention safely and smoothly

Critical Information

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

All international visitors require an ETA. Exceptions: UK residents and valid UK visa holders. Verify requirements before travel. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

UK Electrical Power (240V)

Bring a UK electrical plug adaptor (mandatory). Visitors from Canada, USA, and South America should verify equipment compatibility or bring a voltage transformer.

Translation via WiFi

Dedicated WiFi provides translation in Spanish, German, Polish, Romanian, and Russian. Bring your smartphone and headphones (headphones NOT supplied).

Walking Route Guide

Follow this route from Birmingham Airport to the convention hotels

  • Birmingham Airport

    Arrive at Birmingham Airport (BHX)

  • Air-Rail Link

    Take the Air-Rail Link train/shuttle

  • NEC Station

    Exit at NEC (National Exhibition Centre)

  • Walk to Hotels

    Short walk to convention hotels

View on Google Maps

Open the route on Google Maps for turn-by-turn navigation and real-time traffic information.

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What to Bring

Travel Documents & ETA

Passport, visa (if required), ETA confirmation

UK Power Adaptor

Mandatory - UK uses different plug type

Voltage Transformer

If equipment doesn't support 240V

Smartphone & Headphones

For translation services (headphones NOT supplied)

Credit Cards & Cash

UK uses GBP (£) currency

Travel Insurance

Highly recommended for peace of mind

Sermon Translation Available

Languages from the Pulpit

  • English (Primary)
  • French

Smartphone Translation via WiFi

  • Spanish, German, Polish, Romanian, Russian
  • Dedicated WiFi available
Important: Bring your own smartphone and headphones. Headphones are NOT supplied. No mobile data required - use the dedicated WiFi.

Emergency Contacts

Need help during your journey? Contact any of our team members

Bro Ifeanyi Martins

Convention Coordinator

+44 7983 301591

Bro Joseph Ng'ang'a

Support Team

+44 7961 007832

Bro Philip Brown

Support Team

+44 7912 992456

Save These Numbers

Save these emergency contact numbers to your phone before departure. International call charges may apply.

Suggested Travel Timeline

Prepare & Verify

Confirm ETA status, power adapter, travel insurance

Travel Day

Arrive at Birmingham Airport, follow walking route to hotel

Check-in & Welcome

Check into hotel, visit Welcome Desk at Hilton (Aug 5-6)

Convention Days

Enjoy services, meals, fellowship, and worship

Ready to Travel?

Make sure you've completed registration and booked your hotel. Then arrange your travel to Birmingham.

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