Need some headspace?
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We know conferences can be intense, so we’ve put a number of on-site options in place to help you take a break, reset, and look after yourself throughout the week.
If you need immediate help, please contact on-site event staff at ICC Wales.
On-site options at SQLBits 2026
Use the links below to jump to the support option you need.
Event context
SQLBits is one of the world’s leading conferences for data practitioners, running from the 22-25 April at the ICC Wales in 2026.
On-site Therapist**
If you could do with a chat to someone, you can make an appointment with our therapist by sending a What's App during the event to 01234567890. They are available from 9am-5pm each day of the conference in a dsicreet location on site, and there is no charge; you can see them daily if you would like as long as availability allows.
01234567890Availability is limited—please message early if you can.
Chill Out Space
There are plenty of quiet, sunny spots around the ICC to find some quiet but if you need a non-sensory retreat, you can head to our chill-out room. It's no laptops, phones, conversations, food or drink and has low lighting so you can get away from it all for a while.
Room expectations
- No laptops
- No phones
- No conversations
- No food or drink
- Low lighting
Ask on-site staff if you need help finding the room.
Quick reset checklist
- Step out between sessions before you feel overwhelmed
- Hydrate and eat when you can (outside the chill-out room)
- Choose a quiet corner to decompress
- Return when you’re ready—no pressure
Ponder Pods
The ICC's Ponder Pods are there to be used as a quiet retreat; whether you need a breather between sessions, a calm spot to reset, or a place to sit and think without distractions. Tucked into the trees, just a short walk from the main building, they’re ideal for taking a moment out, recharging, and returning when you’re ready.