CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

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: Consumer Insights from AHDB - Grace Withers, AHDB

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 PanelDiscussion - 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.