Welcome to Liverpool

Welcome to Liverpool, a walkable, compact city that blends rich history, modern creativity, diverse culture, and legendary music and sports scenes. It is to that stunning city that we invite you for the 55th Intersteno Congress 2026 from 25-30 July 2026!

 

The Beatles

Known as birthplace of The Beatles, Liverpool is situated on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, near the Irish Sea, about 300 km north-west of London. With a population of about 500 000 people, Liverpool is the administrative, cultural and economic center of the Liverpool City Region.

Museum of Liverpool

Adelphi Hotel Liverpool

Adelphi Hotel, Ranelagh St, Liverpool, L3 5U

Perfectly positioned in the heart of Liverpool, the Adelphi Hotel is our main congress venue where most of the congress activities will be centralized. The Adelphi Hotel is only 3-minute walk from Lime Street Train Station and has some of the country’s best shopping and nightlife right on its doorstep. The Waterfront Royal Albert Dock is less than a 20-minute walk from Adelphi Hotel.

The Adelphi is a stunning Grade II listed Edwardian style building. Its extravagant interior has a mixture of old and new. Sweeping staircases and classic features retain the hotel's traditional charm while modern amenities mean a comfortable stay. The hotel is currently undergoing a program of renovation.

Intersteno and BIVR

The 55th Intersteno congress is organized with the important cooperation of BIVR, the British Institute of Verbatim Reporters.

More information

More information on the congress will be gradually added to this website in the coming months. Registrations to the congress will open beginning January 2026.