CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The Slate, University of Warwick

THURSDAY 5th JUNE 2025 

10.30am: Campus Tours of Hospitality Venues at University of Warwick

11:30am: Delegate Registration and Exhibition Opens

12:00pm: Buffet Lunch and Networking

1:00pm: Welcome from the U Dine Team

1.15pm: Caroline Benjamin “Beyond the Matrix! What You Don’t Know, Could Harm Your Customer”

1.40pm: Adrian Martin “Who always complains in restaurants and how to spot them”

2:00pm: Jenny Chandler “Plant-Based Cuisine at your University” 

2:30pm: Exhibition and Networking

3:30pm: NUS - Students Organising for SustainabilityWhat's important to students in terms of sustainability and how that might be evident across campus catering and retail?”

3:50pm: Seminar Session TBC

4:15pm: The Future of University Hospitality - Panel made up of prominent leaders in the sector.

5.00pm: Check into Accommodation

7.00pm: Drinks Reception

7.30pm: U Dine Awards Dinner (smart dress)

11.00pm: Close of Awards

FRIDAY 6th JUNE 2025

Check Out after Breakfast

Shortlisted entrants will receive one complimentary place fully inclusive of 
Conference Business Programme, Awards Dinner and accommodation at Scarman House.

Additional places can now be booked:
Conference only: free of charge but must register in advance.
Awards Dinner & 4 star accommodation on site: £265 plus VAT 
Awards Dinner only: £145 plus VAT

Bookings email: information@universityhospitality.co.uk