The UK Independence Party is back at Bournemouth International Centre for the second time this year to launch a new chapter in its evolution under a brand new leader.
After 23 years campaigning for a Brexit vote, the party will not only be in the mood to celebrate, but also ready to redefine its role in a new political and economic landscape.
The winner of the leadership contest will be announced on Friday, 16 September, followed by what promises to be a lively debate on the party’s future.
“UKIP is delighted to be returning to Dorset and Bournemouth,” says Paul Oakden, Chairman. “In June both the county and the town voted convincingly for Brexit, so it will feel like coming home. The party and its delegates have always found a great welcome in Bournemouth and Bournemouth International Centre has always provided an excellent service to us. Happy to be back.”
The UKIP National Autumn Conference will consist of a plenary session and a number of fringe meetings throughout the two-day conference.
Delegate numbers have yet to be confirmed, but the event could attract up to 1,500 members, generating an economic boost for the region of around £1 million from business tourism.
“I’m pleased to see Bournemouth once again staging a series of debates and discussion for British politics,” says BH Live Director of Venues, Pat Coyne. “After hosting its regional conference and a special, one-day Brexit debate in the summer, we’re delighted to welcome delegates back to launch the next phase in the party’s evolution.”
The UKIP Autumn Conference takes place 16-17 September 2016.
For more information, visit http://www.ukip.org/bournemouth
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Bournemouth International Centre is managed and operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council.
With licensed capacity for 10,000 delegates, it is the South Coast’s largest and most versatile event venue. Four main halls and numerous smaller meeting and hospitality areas can be blended and scaled to host multi-hall conferences, exhibitions, meetings, sports events and concerts. In 2015/2016, more than 118,000 delegates attended events at the centre, bringing an estimated £66.3 million to the local economy through business and cultural tourism. Visit www.bhlive.org.uk/business
About BH Live
BH Live is the South Coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.
With more than three million visits a year and over £36.5 million turnover, the organisation is changing lives – placing it at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy.
In 2015/16 BH Live hosted more than 500 events, sold over half a million cultural, sporting and entertainment tickets. They welcomed 2.4 million active participants into its leisure centres and 118,000 conference and exhibition delegates into its venues. This contributed an estimated £66.3 million to the local economy through business and cultural tourism.
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