An experimental start to the conference – rather than the usual ‘lecture’ layout with the delegates sitting in rows, we are sitting round tables in semi-circles. It will be interesting to see how/whether this works.

Also on the tables are tablet/laptops (toshiba’s) to play with (I mean to use for collaborative working). The wireless network is working well – so all we are missing is a collaborative workspace. This seems a shame – I’m not sure why they haven’t linked something through the website.

The Mayor of Blackpool is welcoming us…