{"id":47557,"date":"2026-05-01T11:28:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?page_id=47557"},"modified":"2026-10-05T14:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T13:03:51","slug":"what-else-is-happening-at-the-rsgb-convention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/about-us\/rsgb-convention\/what-else-is-happening-at-the-rsgb-convention\/","title":{"rendered":"What else is happening at the RSGB 2026 Convention?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As well as an action-packed programme and three workshops to enjoy, there are a host of other activities you can take part in.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Welcome desk for first-time or solo attendees<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A member of the RSGB HQ team, together with RSGB volunteers, will be on hand at the \u2018Welcome desk\u2019. Although this is primarily for first-time or solo attendees to make the event as friendly as possible, anyone can come and say hello!<\/h4>\n

The desk will be in the bar on the Friday evening from 18.00 to 19.00 and\u00a019.30\u00a0to 21.00.<\/h4>\n

The team will be on hand to\u00a0greet\u00a0you, make introductions with like-minded people, and act as a familiar face throughout the weekend should you need any help. Pop along and say hello \u2013 we look forward to meeting you.<\/h4>\n

RSGB Committees and\u00a0<\/strong>Special Interest Groups room<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Speak with experts and discover something new! They are all so full of enthusiasm for their own areas that it is difficult to leave the Convention without being inspired. This is a great opportunity to catch many of them in one place.\u00a0Find out more her<\/strong><\/a>e.<\/h4>\n

Friday ML&S welcome buffet <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Friday night at Convention is going to be better than ever!<\/h4>\n