Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th May 2026, Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane, Scotland
This years Conference will take place at the Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel, Dunblane, Scotland.
As ever, our Annual Conference sets out to provide an opportunity for NAGS members from across the UK to come together, hear about new concepts, share best practice, network and learn.
During the event, we will also be holding our Annual General Meeting, which you are cordially invited to attend as a NAGS member.
Registration Options
Browse options for packages and attendance for NAGS26. Both Single Person and Two-Person hotel rooms are available. Now at a reduced Early Bird rate until 16th March.
Single Person Booking
Full Package
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Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast
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Monday Night Networking
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Daytime attendance, AGM & Conference dinner
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Option to add Sunday Night (17th May) Stay
Main Package
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Hotel Accommodation Tuesday 19th May with Breakfast
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Daytime Attendance, AGM & Conference Dinner
Daytime Options
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Conference daytime attendance only (£180)
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Conference daytime attendance with Gala Dinner (£250)
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Gala Dinner Only (£70)
Two-Person Booking
Both twin rooms and double rooms are available upon registration.
Full Package
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Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast
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Monday Night Networking
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Daytime attendance, AGM & Conference dinner
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Option to add Sunday Night (17th May) Stay
Main Package
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Hotel Accommodation Tuesday 19th May with Breakfast
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Daytime Attendance, AGM & Conference Dinner
Add-Ons
Add ons can be selected during booking. If you are making a double booking, you can select different add-ons per person.
Golf - Glenbervie Golf Cub
10:00 tee-time, Monday 18th May-
(Limited Availability)
Glenbervie Golf Club
Glenbervie has earned its place in Scottish golf history by hosting some of the UK’s most prestigious tournaments and welcoming many of the world’s top players. Designed by the legendary James Braid, the course makes full use of the parkland’s natural beauty, contours, and native hazards. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Ochil Hills, Braid created an elite golfing experience that continues to challenge and inspire professionals and amateurs more than 80 years on. Few inland courses anywhere in the world offer such a remarkable setting.
Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea-time, Monday 18th MayConference Agenda
Times, titles and speakers can be subject to change.
| Monday 18 May | |
| 10:00 | Optional Golf (Off-site) An optional round of golf will be available at a nearby course, with a 10am tee time. |
| Afternoon | Time at Leisure Delegates are welcome to enjoy the hotel facilities (pool and gym), or to book a spa treatment or afternoon tea. |
| 15:00 | Cyber Security Session A specialist session on cyber security delivered by a cyber expert and Dynarisk or an RMS affiliate. |
| Late afternoon | Facilitated Breakout Networking Informal breakout discussions in the bar or outdoor area, with suggested topics to support focused networking. |
| Evening | Invite-only Welcome Reception Drinks reception for new NAGS members and first-time conference attendees. Sponsored by Greenburn. |
| Evening | Networking Evening & NAGS Quiz An informal evening of networking, with food and refreshments, concluding with the NAGS Quiz. |
| Tuesday 19 May | |
| Daytime | Conference Sessions
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| End of day | Conference Close The conference programme concludes. |
| Evening | Drinks Reception, Dinner & Ceilidh Dress code: black tie or themed fancy dress. Theme: “Great Scot!” |
| Wednesday 20 May | |
| Morning | Breakfast & Farewell Breakfast and departure. Hotel Check-Out is 11:00. |
Getting to the Venue
Visit the hotel website here. For any questions about your registration, access needs, or the venue, please contact admin@nagsonline.org, not the hotel.
Perth Road, Dunblane, United Kingdom, FK15 0HG
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
Dunblane is just 6 miles north of Stirling, easily accessed at the end of the M9.
The hotel has parking facilities. Available on a first come, first served basis.
- Citylink M8runs between Glasgow, Stirling, Dunblane, Perth and Dundee.
- Ember Electric Bus operates Glasgow–Dundee via Dunblane (pre-book online).
- Local services connect Dunblane to Crieff, Doune, Callander, Stirling University, the Hillfoots and Fife.
- Trossachs travel available via demand-responsive taxis (book 24 hours in advance).
- Within Dunblane: Local bus C48 serves residential areas and the town centre several times daily. The stop on Perth Road is a short walk from the hotel.
Dunblane sits on Scotland’s main railway line with frequent direct services to Stirling (7 mins), Glasgow (40 mins), Edinburgh (1 hr), Perth (30 mins), Dundee (1 hr), Gleneagles (15 mins), and onward connections to Aberdeen, Inverness, Alloa and beyond. The hotel is a 15-20 minute walk from the station, or a 4 minute drive.
- Edinburgh Airport: 38 miles from Dunblane. Tram or bus to Edinburgh city, then train to Dunblane (tram connects at Edinburgh Park).
- Glasgow Airport: 44 miles away. Shuttle bus to Glasgow Queen Street, then train to Dunblane.
- Prestwick Airport: 67 miles away. Train to Glasgow Central, short transfer to Queen Street, then train to Dunblane.