Event Programme
1st & 2nd July 2026

WEDNESDAY 1st JULY 2026

3.00pm : Residential delegates arrive at leisure

6.15pm : Coaches depart for opening event 

6.45pm : “Audience with John Williams MBE” at Inox, The University of Sheffield

8.00pm : Dinner and networking (casual dress)

10.15pm : Coaches depart for accommodation

THURSDAY 2nd JULY 2026

7.00am : Continental breakfast 

8.00am : Coaches depart for Sheffield College

8.45am : Breakfast and Exhibition opens

9.30am : Conference Commences (see your individual itinerary)

4.45pm : Coaches return to accommodation

6.45pm : Coaches depart for Gala Awards Dinner in Firth Court, Firth Hall, The University of Sheffield

7.00pm : Reception drinks

7.30pm : Gala Awards Dinner (smart dress eg. jacket and cocktail wear)

11.00pm : Coaches return to accommodation 

FRIDAY 3rd JULY 2026

7.30-9.30am : Residential delegates breakfast at leisure and depart