Pre-Conference Venues
Civic Reception, Glasgow City Chambers
21 October 2026 at 19.00-20.30
ATC Gold will kick off in the evening of Wednesday 21 October with a Civic Reception for pre-conference drinks at the magnificent Glasgow City Chambers, hosted by the office of the Lord Provost of Glasgow. Please arrive promptly!
Address: City Chambers, 109 Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LL
Website: Glasgow City Chambers Guide
Social Programme, Glasgow
21 October 2026
After the Civic Reception, our local ATC member company hosts, the wonderful team at My Language Connection will introduce us to some of their favourite things to do of an evening in Glasgow.
Social programme: TBC
Main Venue
Voco Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
22-23 October 2026
The main venue for ATC Gold is the stunning voco Grand Central Hotel, situated right in the heart of Glasgow and adjacent to Glasgow Central Station. This historic hotel is a much-loved city icon and the perfect venue to celebrate a 50th anniversary.
Address: 99 Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SF
Website: https://grandcentral.vocohotels.com/
ATC Language Industry Awards Gala Dinner
22 October 2026 at 19.00-24.00
The ATC Language Industry Awards and Gala Dinner takes place in the evening of Thursday 22 October 2026 at the main ATC Gold conference venue, the voco Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. The awards ceremony and dinner will be held in the Grand Room.
Dress code: Smart business/cocktail. Wear gold!
Address: 99 Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SF
Website: https://grandcentral.vocohotels.com/
Accommodation & Travel
Note to overseas delegates
All overseas visitors to the UK now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) – GOV.UK
Recommended Accommodation
- Voco Grand Central Hotel – ATC team’s hotel
- More hotels – TBC
- Start your reservation here – TBC
Transport
voco® Grand Central Glasgow is conveniently attached to Glasgow Central Station. The hotel entrance is located on the main station concourse. The Queen Street station is an eight-minute walk away.
If you’re travelling by car or plane, please see more detailed arrival information on the
voco Grand Central Hotel website.
