Convention FAQs

The convention will start at 9.30am on Saturday 6 September with the access to the venue from 9.15. Meetings and workshops will run to 18.00 followed by Saturday fellowship to no later than 22.00, probably more likely 21.00. Sunday probably start at 9.30 too and run to no later than 18.00. The detailed timetable will be available on the website no later than  beginning of August.

The detailed timetable will be available on the website no later than  beginning of August. We are discussing the framework and potential subjects at April’s Intergroup Meeting. If you have any suggestions then let us know on convention@slaauk.org

SLAA conventions are fully self supporting. 2025 ticket prices were approved by UK Intergroup to make if possible for to attend the convention and cover the costs. The costs are likely to be £6,500, nearly all of which are venue hire. This year we’ve reduced the cost of the 2 day ticket and introduced cheaper one day options. This means we have to sell more tickets and seek more tradition 7 donations to breakeven so please carry the message of the convention.

If you are able then please make a Tradition 7 donation when booking your ticket online. These donations will go to towards financing this year’s convention. Last year’s 2 day ticket cost £25 so if you are able to make a donation of £5 that will go a long way to financing this year’s events . Any donation will be gratefully received.

Concessions tickets are limited to 1 per customer and there is a limited allocation of 50 available. They are available for UK resident fellows who are out of work, low waged, or receive housing benefits, income support, job seekers allowance or employment and support allowance. Please be guided by your own conscience and higher power when making this selection. 

The number is limited because otherwise the convention might run at a significant loss and that would mean either more funds are required to run one in 2027 or ticket prices would have to increase.

If no more are concessions rate available online you can register on the waiting list. Depending on finances in August/September we might be able to support additional Concessions tickets.

The short answer is yes. Everyone who attends the Convention including the Convention Committee, Speakers and all the volunteers doing service are expected to buy a ticket.

Yes. You can now buy a ticket for just one of the days at a lower price.

Newcomers are welcome and there will be sessions dedicated to newcomers. If you are a newcomer to SLAA and would like to talk to a fellow before this year’s convention then please contact the SLAA information line on 07938452973, leave a message and they will reach out to you to give you information about SLAA before you attend or at any other time.

Ideally the Speakers have completed all 12 Steps in S.L.A.A. , working with a sponsor and are willing to talk about their personal life experiences in their chosen topic of discussion. We welcome speakers from all aspects of life. This is a wonderful way of giving service and helping other fellows with their recovery.

The sessions in which the Speakers have all agreed to a recording will be available shortly after the Convention has closed.

Most of the sessions are debates, discussions and workshops. Some sessions will be set up similarly to regular meetings where the Speakers will share and then fellows in the room will be able to share based on the Speakers chair. Some will be workshops led by 1 or 2 fellows. There will be a Secretary in every session who will hold the space, read the preamble and safeguard the room.

Yes. On the Convention page there is a downloadable flyer and poster in which you can share online or print at home. Please do share the marketing materials and the ticket link to everyone you know who would benefit from attending.

No physical or digital ticket will be mailed to you. Instead, your first name and initial and email/mobile details will be held by check in team at the door.

Only if the tickets haven’t already sold out online. It is advisable to purchase your tickets in advance. It also greatly helps with our planning over the weekend.

Not this year. We particularly wanted the convention to be an in person experience, to offer fellowship, spontaneity and connection. It’s a chance to meet all those fellows you might normally see online

Yes, please email convention@slaauk.org who will be able to help.

Please bring a copy of the order when first arriving at the venue. This is to make things easier for the volunteers who will be checking people in. Once your first name and mobile number has been checked you will be given a wrist band. Please keep this on you for both days and until you have completely left the Convention.

Due to the number of expected fellows and limited available space at the venue we do not have an area dedicated to store fellows’ belongings. Please only bring what you are able to keep with you. The convention is in the middle of summer so bring what you need weather permitting.

On evening of Saturday 6th September they’ll be fellowship organised at the venue with an open mic opportunity to share with others music, song, poetry, readings, short stories, visual arts etc that have supported you in recovery. If you are interested in getting involved in this please contact convention@slaauk.org