Delegates can look forward to a packed trade exhibition at the Celtic Connections Conference, always an important and integral part of the whole conference experience. It is a great opportunity to meet suppliers and find out more about the latest developments across a range of sectors.

We are delighted to present this year a number of demonstrations from our platinum sponsors.

In addition to the exhibitors, we look forward to seeing a number of trade representatives in attendance.

To celebrate the exhibition we have a great competition for conference delegates. Simply pay a visit to all the exhibition stands and be in with a chance to WIN two tickets to one of the next Six Nations’ rugby matches at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium!

Many Irish delegates will be pleased to know that Aer Arann is now flying to Cardiff, with two flights a day from Dublin.

See www.aerarann.com for details.

The Celtic Connections organisers are especially delighted to welcome distinguished figures from North America to Celtic Connections III, including the President of the American Library Association, Michael Gorman. He will be chairing the opening session of the conference on Libraries in a democratic society, once again a very live topic.

See the full conference programme here.