CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Conference Aston, Aston University
TUESDAY 16TH JUNE 2026
11.30am: Delegate Registration and Exhibition Opens
12.00pm: Buffet Lunch and Networking
1.00pm: Welcome from Paul Martin and the U Dine Team
1.10 pm: The Case for Owen's Law - Paul Carey
1.35pm: Alcohol Trends on Campus - Laura Fenton, Researcher at The University of Sheffield
2.00pm: Inspired Stadium Hospitality - Mark Reynolds, Regional Executive Head Chef, Levy UK
2:30pm - 3.30pm: Exhibition, Networking and 1–1 Meetings
3.30pm: Plant Forward Campus Dining - Jenny Chandler
4.10pm: The U Dine Panel Discussion - Hosted by Alex Verjee and Tracey Smith, Sodexo
5.00pm: Check into Accommodation
7.00pm: Drinks Reception
7.30pm: U Dine Awards Dinner, Host Simon Rimmer (smart dress)
11.00pm: Close of Awards
WEDNESDAY 17TH JUNE 2026
Check Out after Breakfast
Shortlisted entrants will receive one complimentary place fully inclusive of
Conference Business Programme, Awards Dinner and accommodation at Conference Aston.
Additional places can now be booked:
Conference only: free of charge but must register in advance.
Awards Dinner & 4 star accommodation on site: £275 plus VAT
Awards Dinner only: £145 plus VAT