WELCOME TO
U DINE
Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in University Hospitality
The U Dine Conference & Awards is a dynamic networking events programme designed to allow university catering providers the opportunity to gain insight, interact and exchange information with their peers in order to continually improve the hospitality offer on campus.
Why Attend?
Inspiring Keynotes: Learn from industry leaders who are redefining the university hospitality sector.
All-Day Exhibition: Explore a dynamic showcase of the latest products, services and innovations in university hospitality. It features leading vendors, cutting-edge technology demonstrations and interactive displays designed to inspire and enhance your operations.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, key decision-makers, potential partners, and thought leaders in the sector.
Awards Ceremony: Celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of trailblazers and innovators within the university hospitality community.
Free Awards Entry: Enter the U Dine Awards at no cost. Shortlisted entrants will win a free place at the Conference & Awards, and winners will receive a free place on our European Networking Tour.
Get Involved
Attend: Secure your spot and be part of this exceptional events programme.
Sponsor: Gain high-profile exposure, align your brand with excellence in university hospitality and connect with key-decision makers.
PREVIOUS U DINE AWARD WINNERS AND ATTENDEES
“All the speakers and insights were refreshing with the aspects of findings and ever evolving changes we all need to work with, both personally and at work.”
Clive Singleton Head of Conference and Event Catering, Warwick Conferences
“The U Dine conference at Loughborough University was an engaging event, celebrated for its excellent venue and warm hospitality. It was great to see such a diverse group of food service operators within Higher Education. The speakers captivated the audience with their engaging and insightful discussions. Particularly noteworthy was Jo Heuston's talk on sustainability, which provided valuable statistics and information enabling operators to make well-informed decisions.”
Manish Shah Associate Director, King's Food
“I have attended the U Dine conference for the past three years and found the networking and knowledge sharing extremely valuable. In particular the data presented by Jo Heuston from the National Union of Students on student behavior and changing trends is not only insightful but helps to shape our future decision making on how we plan our current and future products, services and pricing strategy.”
Gavin Brown CEO Leicester Services Partnership, The University of Leicester