Drinks reception in Southampton’s Historic Westgate Hall, a 15th century Tudor Merchants Hall (sponsored by the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute)

A "Hidden History" tour around the Old Town, including entry to some towers and vaults that are otherwise closed to the public the tour concentrates on medieval history and other aspects of the town's history, from Roman times to the present day.

The conference dinner will be held at St Mary’s Stadium, the home of Southampton’s Premier League football club.