The TUCO Winter Conference is an annual event that gives TUCO members the opportunity to get together after Christmas to pick up some valuable insight ready to implement in the New Year. Each year features content from experts within the hospitality industry discussing practical tips to gain a competitive edge in the market, through to thought-provoking sessions on key issues.

Overview

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The theme of the 2026 Winter Conference is 'Serving Up Resilience'. Speakers from across the industry will discuss what institutions can do in these challenging times to stay on top.

Full Members attend the conference free of charge (there are payment options available for dinner and overnight accommodation using invoice, credit card or for those of you who have them, Academy credits - please use the correct option when booking.)

Itinerary:

Tuesday 13th January:

Conference from 12:15 at University College Birmingham's Baskerville House location.
With refreshments available from 11:45. The day will be close at 16:00.

The conference will be followed by an evening social event at UCB's Summer Row restaurant.

Overnight stay (if required) close by at the Malmaison hotel.

Wednesday 14th January to Friday 16th January: Study Tour with visits to food markets, restaurants, local suppliers and pop up sites. For more information head to the Study Tour page here: Winter Conference 2026 Study Tour: Serving Up Birmingham; Tradition, Innovation and Global Flavours! | TUCO

Full speaker line up to be announced shortly.

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