Who should come to ArborFest?

The ArborFest programme is designed for senior leaders and office staff at schools and MATs. Headteachers, C-Suite, Business Managers, Office Managers, and people in similar roles are likely to get the most from the event.

ArborFest in-person tickets are available for all Arbor and SAMpeople customers from schools and MATs. We’re also inviting MATs who don’t currently use Arbor to join us on the day.

If you work at a school not currently using Arbor or you’re one of our partners, we’re livestreaming the Main Stage talks throughout the day so you can still join in! Register for a livestream ticket and we’ll share the link to watch from nearer the time.

How many tickets can I register for?

You can only register for one ticket per person. However, we welcome multiple people to attend from each school, as long as each person registers themselves.

What does an in person and online ticket include?

In-person tickets include:

  • Free entry to ArborFest

  • Access to all our talks 

  • Breakfast and lunch are included

  • An Arbor bag full of Arbor goodies

  • Join us at an end-of-day drinks party

What will I get with my online-only ticket?

  • See all the talks on our Main Stage via live stream

  • A digital delegate pack

What if I can’t make it in person?

ArborFest Main Stage sessions will be live streamed so, if you can’t make it, you can register for a livestream ticket on Eventbrite.

The event is fully booked, how can I get a place?

For in-person tickets, an online waiting list will open once all tickets have been allocated. In order to join the waiting list, please follow the instructions on the ticket page. If a place becomes available, tickets will be allocated to those on the waiting list in the order that people joined, with a notification sent via the email used to sign up.

We will be live streaming the Main Stage talks, so we recommend registering for this if you can’t get tickets this year.

I can’t make it anymore, what should I do?

We know things can crop up at the last minute, but we ask that you let us know at least 10 days before the event so we can give those on the waiting list a chance to come. 

If you can’t make it, please log in to Eventbrite or click the link in your confirmation email to cancel your ticket.

You can then register for a livestream ticket to watch the main stage talks during the day and not miss out!

Tickets and Registration

Getting there

Where is ArborFest?

ArborFest will be at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, B1 2EP.

How can I get there on public transport?

Tram

The Library tram stop is directly opposite the Theatre on Centenary Square. You can plan your journey with West Midlands Metro.

Train

The Theatre is less than one mile from New Street, Snow Hill and Moor Street stations, and train times can be checked at the National Rail website. There are taxi ranks at each station.

Bus

The theatre is easily accessible by bus. You can plan your journey with Network West Midlands or by calling the West Midlands Journey Planner hotline on 0871 200 22 33 (charges apply).

Car

Follow signs for the City Centre and International Convention Centre and use B1 2EP for sat nav.

Q-Park Brindleyplace and Mailbox car parks are conveniently located nearby to the theatre and offer safe and secure parking in addition to a range of convenient services. By booking your parking 24 hours in advance online at q-park.co.uk you can save up to 40% on the daily parking cost and guarantee your space. Rep customers can save an extra 10% by using the promo code REP10 when you book.

Livestream

How do I join the livestream? Do I need a login or password?

You don’t need a login or password for the ArborFest livestream. Just click the link if your confirmation email.

Which platform are you using? What are the system and browser requirements?

We’ll be using an independent provider to host the livestream. The stream will work on all up-to-date browsers and systems, but please whitelist the domain livevideostream.co.uk to make sure it isn’t blocked in your school.

Which sessions are being streamed? Can I choose which sessions I attend?

We’re streaming all sessions on the Main Stage at ArborFest. Talks start at 10.10am and finish at 3pm with a break between each one and a lunch break from 12.15pm to 1.15pm.

Have a look at our programme to plan the sessions you’d like to attend and join the livestream at the start of each one. You can also stay connected for the whole day if you prefer.

Will a recording be available afterwards?

Yes, we’ll send a link to the recording to everyone who registered.

Can I ask questions during the sessions?

You’ll be able to ask questions using Slido. You’ll need to scan the QR code or go to the link to submit your questions and you can also upvote submissions from other people.

We’d love to hear from you on social during the day too so please tag @ArborEdu on Twitter or “Arbor Education” on LinkedIn and use the hashtag #ArborFest

I’m having problems with the sound or video

The livestream starts at 10.10am and finishes at 3pm. Outside these times and between sessions there won’t be any sound and the screen will show a slide telling you what’s coming next. Have a look at our programme to see the timings for the Main Stage sessions.
If the sound or video isn’t working or the quality is poor during the sessions, check your browser and internet connection.

I need more help - who can I contact?

If your question isn’t answered here, please email arborfest@arbor-education.com and one of our team will get back to you as soon as they can.