The 2026 conference will include three dinners at various prominent venues in Leeds. Information about the dinners and who will be attending the dinners can be found on this page. The dress code for the conference is business dress.
Transport will be available for delegates from the Hyatt Place hotel for the networking and gala dinner. Further information will be shared in the programme.
Azotea Rooftop Bar and Restaurant, Hyatt Place Leeds
The welcome drinks reception and dinner will be held for conference delegates on Monday 20 April in the Azotea Rooftop Restaurant and Bar at the Hyatt Place Leeds which is the hotel AUDE members will be staying at. The evening is designed to welcome delegates to the conference and facilitate and increase networking opportunities. This dinner is for AUDE members and specific supporters only. The dress code for the welcome drinks and dinner is casual.
Address: 12th Floor, Hyatt Place, Sovereign Square, Leeds, LS1 4DA and further venue information.
The Refectory, University of Leeds
The networking drinks will take place in The Terrace and dinner will be held at The Refectory, both based in the Leeds University House. All conference delegates, specific supporters and registered exhibitors are warmly invited to attend this evening event, which offers a perfect opportunity to continue networking after the first day of the conference. The dress code for the networking drinks and dinner is smart/business attire.
Address: University House, Lifton Place, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9JT and further venue information.
Royal Armouries Museum Leeds
The gala dinner and the 12th AUDE Awards ceremony will be taking place at the prestigious Royal Armouries Museum. The gala dinner and awards evening will be held for conference delegates, sponsors, and exhibitors. The Gala Dinner is a night of celebration, there is no set dress code, although from previous years we share with you that many guests choose to dress formally, and we often see evening gowns and black ties. However, the Gala Dinner is inclusive of any kind of attire and we do encourage individual, regional, sustainably-sourced, and ethical attire.
Address: Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT and further venue information.
