FAQs

When and where is TechTides taking place?

TechTides Belfast 2026 is on Thursday 11 June at ICC Belfast, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3WH.

What time does registration open?

Registration opens at 8.15am. We’d recommend arriving early to grab a coffee, get your badge and settle in before the opening remarks at 9.05am.

What’s the difference between General Admission and VIP tickets?

General Admission (£57.50 + VAT) gives you access to all talks, panels and presentations across both stages, plus the main foyer networking areas and tea and coffee on arrival.

VIP tickets (£97.50 + VAT) include everything in General Admission, plus access to the VIP networking areas, lunch, and snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

I have a General Admission ticket — where can I grab lunch?

There are some great spots right on the doorstep. We’ve put together a handy guide to five places worth checking out nearby: 5 Places to Grab Lunch at TechTides.

What themes will be covered on the day?

Across both stages you’ll hear from people working at the front edge of AI and agentic systems, innovation ecosystems, digital product, fintech and regtech, authentic communications, education and workforce, startup pitching, and what it really takes to scale a business in 2026. Full agenda at techtides.co.

Do I have to stay on one stage?

Not at all — you’re free to move between Stage 1 and Stage 2 throughout the day depending on what catches your eye on the programme. The full agenda is at techtides.co so you can plan ahead.

What’s the startup pitch all about?

The startup pitch competition is one of the highlights of the day. Entries are now closed and the top 10 finalists will be pitching across two sessions throughout the conference. Well worth catching!

Is there an evening social?

Yes! The TechTides Evening Social runs from 6pm to 11pm at the New Orpheus (above the Harp Bar), 35 Hill Street, Belfast. Expect free drinks, charcuterie, live music and great conversation, kindly sponsored by Cloudsmith. Only a few tickets left, grab yours here: Evening Social on Eventbrite.

How do I get to ICC Belfast?

By train: Lanyon Place Train Station is a two-minute walk from the venue. There are eight daily Enterprise services connecting Belfast and Dublin Connolly.

By bus: Both city centre bus stations are a short walk away, and there is a Translink Glider stop right outside ICC Belfast.

The Aircoach service also connects Belfast with Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre.

By car: Sat nav postcode: BT1 3WH. The Apcoa Parking car park on Oxford Street is just 100 metres from the venue, with Lanyon Place car park also a short walk away.

Full parking information at iccbelfast.com/plan-visit/parking.

Will there be photography and video on the day?

Photos and video will be taken throughout the event. By attending, you’re happy for your image to be used in TechTides promotional and marketing materials. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, just let one of our volunteers know when you arrive and they’ll make a note of it.

How will I spot the TechTides team on the day?

Our volunteers will be easy to find — just look out for the TechTides t-shirts! They’ll be at registration from 8.15am and around the venue all day, so don’t hesitate to grab one of them if you need anything.

Do I need to bring ID?

No ID needed — just your booking confirmation, either on your phone or printed.

Can I get a refund if I can’t make it?

Refund requests for paid tickets are accepted up to 7 days before the event, minus any booking or transaction fees. After that date, refunds won’t be available unless the event is cancelled by the organisers. Full details in our Terms and Conditions.

How do I follow along and join the conversation?

Find us on LinkedIn as TechTides, on Instagram and TikTok at @techtides_hq, and use the hashtag #TechTides wherever you post. We’d love to see you there!

Is the event accessible?

Yes, we’re committed to making TechTides as accessible as possible. Full accessibility information is here: techtides.co/accessibility

What is TechTides doing around sustainability?

Find out more about our approach here: techtides.co/sustainability