We are excited to welcome you to Wales Tech Week 2025 taking place from 24th – 26th November 2025.
This guide gives you all the information relevant to travelling to and accessing the venue.
Wales Tech Week in Brief
Created and powered by Technology Connected, Wales Tech Week is Wales’ largest international tech summit. It showcases Welsh technology, its ecosystem and champions the industry on the global stage. The international tech summit offers the best of both worlds – fusing the benefits of technology with the power of people, their interaction, exuberance, and ingenuity. It highlights the vital role of technology adoption for organisations across all sectors to innovate and thrive in tomorrow’s world.
Venue Address
International Convention Centre Wales, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1HQ
Onsite Parking
There is onsite parking underneath the venue with a standard vehicle clearance of 2.1m. This onsite parking is managed by the ICC Wales, with a charge of up to £20 per 24 hours. For further details and full parking rates, please refer to the information here: https://www.iccwales.com/exhibitors/parking/
Free Event Bus Shuttle
There will be a complimentary EV bus shuttle between Newport Station and the ICC in the mornings and afternoons. If you plan to use this option, please be there in good time, as during peak periods you may have to wait for the next bus, depending on demand. No booking is required.
Monday 24 & Tuesday 25 November
- 07:00 – 10:30 Shuttle from Newport Train station to ICC
- 15:30 – 19:30 Shuttle from ICC to Newport Train station
Wednesday 26 November
- 07:00 – 10:30 Shuttle from Newport Train station to ICC
- 14:00 – 15:30 Shuttle from ICC to Newport Train station
By Air
Cardiff International Airport is just west of Barry and approximately 1 hour by road to the ICC Wales.
By Rail
From Newport Train Station, the ICC Wales is a 15 –20 minute taxi drive away. Please check for any delays or bus replacements on the Transport for Wales website.
Taxis
ABC Taxis: 01633 271971
Capitol Taxis: 01633 212 121
Veezu Taxis: 01633 216 216 (also available by app)
Travel by Car
Please note that the M4 can get very congested in peak traffic periods, and it’s best to allow for this in journey planning.
Directions by road from the East or West
As you are approaching on the M4, exit at Junction 24. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor/ICC sign after 100 metres, turn right. You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right). Follow the road up until you reach the roundabout and can see The Celtic Manor. Take the third exit. You are now at The ICC. Follow directions into the underground parking or delivery zones.
Directions by road from the North
Take the M5 and exit at Junction 15 onto the M4 Westbound. Exit the M4 at Junction 24. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor/ICC sign after 100 metres, turn right. You will drive across an overpass
(crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right). Follow the road up until you reach the roundabout and can see The Celtic Manor. Take the third exit. You are now at The ICC. Follow directions into the underground parking or delivery zones.
Directions by Road from the North (alternative route)
Take the M5, exit at Junction 8 onto the M50 Southbound. This becomes the A40 to Monmouth, which in turn becomes the A449, which terminates at the roundabout beneath Junction 24 of the M4. Do not join the M4. At the roundabout take the B4237 towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor/ICC sign after 100 metres, turn right. You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4) and then hit a fork in the road (goes left and right).
Follow the road up until you reach the roundabout and can see The Celtic Manor. Take the third exit. You are now at The ICC. Follow directions into the underground parking or delivery zones.
Disabled Access
There is flat floor access to the main entrance of the ICC, which is predominantly on one level, and removable seats for disabled guests within the event hall. There are lifts to upper floors. The ICC Wales also provides a Changing Places facility, which is detailed here: https://www.iccwales.com/venue/accessibility/