Registration is now open for the 2023 World Towns Leadership Summit. In order to register for the Summit, you need to either have an account in IDA’s database or you must create one. If you previously registered for an event in the past, you should have an account in the new database. All below prices are USD.   

• Regular Registration Rate until Friday, 9 June 2023: $375. The fee includes the conference, select meals and tours. Please see hotel recommendations and train information below; these travel costs are at the attendee’s expense.
• Late Registration Rate until Monday, 26 June 2023: $445. The fee includes the conference, select meals and tours.  Please see hotel recommendations and train information below; these travel costs are at the attendee’s expense. 
• Spouse / Guest Rate: $125 (includes all Summit activities).

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Cancellation Policy: Written notice of cancellation is required. Cancellations received via email by 5 June 2023 will receive a refund less a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received via email after 5 June 2023 will not be refunded. Refunds will be processed approximately 30 days after the event. Please send the cancellation notification to the International Downtown Association by emailing registration@downtown.org.

Substitutions: Substitutions of registrations are gladly accepted prior to the event start date. Please submit a written request to registration@downtown.org before Thursday, 6 July 2023 at 3 pm ET to complete your substitution. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant and must be transferred to an individual in your organization. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution.  

Payment Methods: For your convenience, payments may be made by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Should you need to pay by check or ACH, you will not be able to complete registration online. Please email registration@downtown.org for assistance.   

Outstanding Balance: Please note, if you have an outstanding balance for this event, you will not receive your badge on-site or be allowed to attend tours until payment is received. Please contact registration@downtown.org prior to your arrival on-site to pay your outstanding balance. 

By registering you are agreeing to IDA’s Event Agreement and Code of Conduct and IDA Attendee Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release Form.

View hotel recommendations for London and Manchester by clicking here.

Attendees may choose to fly into London for the activities on 11 July 2023 and travel by train to Manchester Picadilly. To view train schedules and to purchase tickets, please visit www.thetrainline.com. Attendees are welcome to fly directly into Manchester and join the group for the meetings starting on 12 July 2023. Attendees opting to go to York on 14 July 2023 can view train schedules and purchase tickets here: www.thetrainline.com, and depart from the city of their choosing (Manchester or London) on 15 July 2023.

Restaurant Suggestions from CityCo for Manchester:

Rosso/ Pizzeria De La Michel/ Franco Manca/ Rudy’s – Pizza
Hawksmoor – Steak
Dishoom – Indian
Schofields Bar/ Stock Exchange Hotel Bar – Cocktails
El Gato Negro/ Tast – Spanish
Higher Ground – Small Plates, Locally Sourced
10 Tib Lane – Small Plates, Locally Sourced
Climat – Roof Top, Wine, Small Plates, Locally Sourced
The Sparrows – V cool venue.. in a railway arch
Tom’s and Sam’s Chop Houses – Traditional British
KALA – Bistro
Chinatown – Asian flavours

IDA is committed to making our educational sessions accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, and to reasonably accommodating the assistive needs of our members, attendees and partners. We are actively working to increase the accessibility of our offerings. In so doing, we strive to comply with the available standards and guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act and related laws to the greatest extent possible. If you are having trouble accessing an IDA offering, or have a question regarding session accessibility features, please contact IDA at registration@downtown.org for assistance. 

Preview the schedule-at-a-glance below (specific times are subject to change). The program will be updated in the coming weeks. Please note, all times listed are British Summer Time (BST).