COVID 19 Onsite Event Policy

We look forward to welcoming you back to our in-person events. The safety of you, our attendees and our team staff is our priority and although restrictions have eased across the country, we will continue to implement safety measures to protect everyone at the event. We will also be relying on the good judgment and professionalism of our attendees to behave responsibly, should you at any time have any questions or concerns regarding the below policy, please reach out to any Alpha Events staff member at the event.

Alpha Events reserves the right to modify this policy in the event of updated Covid-19 guidance or as other circumstances may warrant. Attendees should at all times follow directions that are given by Alpha Events or venue staff, to ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees.

Before entering the event venue you will need to show one of the following:

  • The NHS COVID-19 Pass confirming that you have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccination

OR

  • A negative COVID-19 anti-gen test conducted up to 48 hours before the start of the event
    • Please note that we only accept anti-gen tests (fit to fly, rapid lateral flow or a PCR test). Accepted tests must meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml. This means that we do not accept NHS home test kits.
    • Boots ‘In-store Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Service’ is suitable to attend the event and appointments can be booked with same day results here.
    • Alternatively, a list of private companies which offer these services can be found here.

 

WATCH VIDEO HERE.

  • How to download the NHS Covid Pass app
  • Creating an account in the NHS app
  • Getting your NHS COVID Pass
  • Finding and booking a rapid anti-gen test
  • Examples of suitable rapid anti-gen tests
  • Confirming your negative rapid anti-gen test result on arrival to the event venue

NHS COVID Pass / Vaccination status

Fully vaccinated attendees (e.g., you have received your final Covid-19 vaccine a minimum of two weeks prior to the event) will be able to show their NHS COVID Pass on arrival to the event.

To do so, download the NHS app, create an account and verify your profile. Please note this app is completely separate to the NHS Covid-19 test and trace app.

Please download the NHS app as soon as possible, as it may take a couple of days for your account to be verified before you can view and confirm your vaccination status. If your account hasn’t been confirmed 48 hours before the event, please order, complete and confirm a negative rapid lateral flow test to ensure you will be able to enter the event.

Please be aware that the NHS app only works for those vaccinated in England. If you have been vaccinated elsewhere or are having issues accessing the app to confirm your status please email info@alphaevents.com

Negative Rapid Antigen Test

If you have not been fully vaccinated or are unable to confirm your NHS COVID Pass we will require you to show a negative rapid antigen test. The test needs to be conducted up to 48 hours before the start of the event, any tests taken before this time will not apply.

Please note that we only accept anti-gen tests (fit to fly, rapid lateral flow or a PCR test). Accepted tests must meet performance standards of ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml. This means that we do not accept NHS home test kits.

Boots ‘In-store Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Service’ is suitable to attend the event and appointments can be booked with same day results here.

Alternatively, a list of private companies, which offer these services, can be found here.

Please have your proof of your negative Covid result readily available to avoid any delay in entrance to the venue.

Face coverings

Your safety and comfort at the event is paramount, by following these guidelines we feel confident that you can network, attend sessions and move around freely without wearing a face covering. However, this is at your discretion and you are welcome to wear a face covering if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the event as we are committed to making the event as safe as possible.

Social Distancing

By following these guidelines we feel confident that you can network, attend sessions and move around freely without social distancing. However, this is at your discretion and we encourage all attendee’s to respect fellow attendee’s right to socially distance. Alpha Events will make every practicable effort to ensure that seats and exhibition stands are socially distanced.

Symptom checking

We ask that every person at the event self-monitor for symptoms of illness before entering the event each day. If you are feeling feverish, have a persistent cough, or are otherwise experiencing potential symptoms of Covid-19, please do not enter the venue, and contact the Alpha Events team at info@alphaevents.com to inform them you will not be attending.

Venue

Our venue will follow the below Covid protocol to ensure attendee safety:

  • All cutlery, condiments and confectionery will be individually wrapped where possible
  • Large bottled water will be replaced with individual bottles of water
  • All culinary staff will practice enhanced hygiene procedures, wear masks and maintain social distancing
  • An enhanced cleaning schedule will be implemented throughout the venue
  • Air conditioning will be increased considerably within all areas of the venue