Optix has set new conference dates for 23–25 November following the decision to postpone the event at Celtic Manor Resort in Newport because of coronavirus (Covid-19).
Event organiser Trevor Rowley explained that the decision was made as there is a duty of care to attendees, exhibitors and Optix team.
‘To potentially put people in harm’s way did not sit comfortably with me. Even if we had gone ahead, it’s very clear that this would not have been the high quality event we normally put on as the numbers would be down and the atmosphere not be upbeat in any way,’ he said.
Rowley shared that all speakers have been confirmed for the rescheduled event except Chris Hoy and Deborah Meaden.
He added that practitioners who had planned to attend the event would be able to roll over their booking to November, but if this was not possible then a refund can be processed.
‘As a gesture of thanks for your continued support, we will either credit you back 10% of your conference charges or alternatively donate 20% of the money you paid to our chosen conference charity – Walking with the Wounded,’ Rowley said.
A conference will not be held in 2021 because of the rescheduled date falling in November with the following event taking place in March 2022.