TOC Innovation Summit 2025

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This event may be photographed and/or recorded for promotional, educational, and archival purposes. By attending the conference, you grant TOCICO permission to use photographs, video, or audio recordings that may include your likeness for marketing, promotional materials, publications, and online content.

Code Of Conduct

All participants are expected to behave in a considerate and respectful manner.
Please familiarize yourself with the conference venue and follow any technical or safety guidelines provided by the organizers.
To maintain the integrity and privacy of conference sessions, attendees may not capture, record, or broadcast conference content without explicit written permission from TOCICO.
Any violation of this Code of Conduct may result in removal from the conference without refund. The organizers reserve the right to enforce these guidelines to ensure a positive, inclusive, and professional conference experience.

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Cancellations must be submitted before August 15, 2026, and a 10% cancellation fee will apply. Unfortunately, no cancellations can be accepted after August 15, 2026. If you must cancel your registration, please email events@tocico.org.

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Conference Location

University Place
The University of Manchester

Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom

University Place is the university’s flagship conference and events venue, located at the center of the campus and designed to host large international conferences and professional events. The building includes modern lecture theatres, breakout rooms, and fully equipped audio-visual facilities with Wi-Fi throughout.

The venue is within walking distance of many campus buildings, including Whitworth Hall and the Manchester Museum, and is approximately one mile from Manchester city centre.

accommodations

Hotel Information

Choose from official accommodation options, including
Hyatt Regency Manchester, the closest hotel to the conference venue.

Hyatt Regency Manchester

Closest hotel to the conference venue

Available through the official event booking platform

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Accommodation Booking

To book your stay:

Email: abs@visitmanchester.com

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Use this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51225374

Negotiated delegate rates will be available to book until the end of the day on August 6, 2026 so please book as soon as possible to guarantee a room. If you have any queries about the website, please contact Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau.

Availability is limited and subject to hotel policies.

ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for
TOC Innovation Summit 2026.

All rooms are held on an online system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit card. If you require any assistance with your reservation, support is available via the Accommodation Booking Team. To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link:

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The hotel information provided on this page is intended to assist attendees with planning their stay during the TOC Innovation Summit.

TOCICO does not manage, guarantee, or take responsibility for hotel bookings, pricing, availability, or cancellation policies. All reservations are made directly with the booking provider and participating hotels, and any questions or changes should be handled directly with the accommodation provider at abs@visitmanchester.com.

TOCICO is not liable for any booking issues, changes, or disputes related to accommodation arrangements.

Explore Manchester

Manchester is one of the UK’s most vibrant and welcoming cities, known for its rich industrial history, world-class sport, music culture, and arts scene. Visitors will find a variety of attractions, restaurants, and neighborhoods to explore during their stay.

Culture and History

Visit the Manchester Museum, Art Gallery, and the Science and Industry Museum, which showcase the city’s role in science, industry, and innovation.

Football

Tour Manchester United and Manchester City stadiums or the National Football Museum, England’s national museum dedicated to the history of the sport.

Vibrant Neighborhoods

The Northern Quarter is known for independent shops, street art, and cafés, as well as music venues, theatres, and nightlife across the city.

Outdoor Spaces

Greater Manchester also features beautiful parks and green spaces such as Heaton Park and scenic walking areas just a short journey from the city centre.

Visit Manchester

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Visas

For registered Innovation Summit 2026 speakers and attendees requesting a visa invitation letter, please contact the TOCICO Admin team with the following:

Name on Passport & Passport Number Passport Issue Date & Expiration Date Date of Arrival and Departure

Guests

If you’re bringing a guest who is NOT attending the summit, we offer a guest meal ticket so they can join you for lunch, breaks, and the awards dinner.

Daily Lunch Daily AM/PM Breaks Awards Dinner

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This conference is proudly organized by the Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (TOCICO), global not-for-profit organization. Our conference planning committee consists of experienced project managers and consultants who passionately believe that the tools of Critical Chain and TOC make great additions to a project manager’s toolkit. For 20+ years the TOCICO has organized global events bringing together practitioners, students and experts in TOC. This conference seeks to make some of that experience available to the wider project management community.

CancellationCancellations must be submitted before August 15, 2026, and a 10% cancellation fee will apply. Unfortunately, no cancellations can be accepted after August 15, 2026. If you must cancel your registration, please email events@tocico.org.

Cancellation

Cancellations must be submitted before August 15, 2026, and a 10% cancellation fee will apply. Unfortunately, no cancellations can be accepted after August 15, 2026. If you must cancel your registration, please email events@tocico.org.