Social events
Informal Pub Get-Together (Optional)
Tuesday 28th April
Location: The Turnpike Inn, 2 Woodstock Road, Yarnton, OX5 1PJ
Delegates arriving early are welcome to join an informal pub get-together at The Turnpike Inn on Tuesday evening. This optional event provides an opportunity to meet fellow attendees in a relaxed setting near the Holiday Inn Oxford.
Further details will be shared informally with interested delegates.
Welcome Drinks Reception
Wednesday 29th April 5:30 pm - 7.30pm
Location: Holiday Inn Oxford
A welcome drinks reception will take place at the Holiday Inn Oxford on Wednesday afternoon. The reception will be held in one of the hotel’s conference reception areas.
This event will officially welcome delegates and provide an opportunity for informal networking ahead of the main conference sessions.
Conference Dinner
Thursday 30th April 7.30pm
Location: St Anne’s College, Oxford
The Conference Dinner will be held at St Anne’s College on Thursday evening.
Programme:
7:30 pm – Welcome drinks reception
8:00 pm – Three-course dinner served in the College Dining Hall
This evening is a highlight of the conference and offers a formal setting for networking and social engagement.
Friday Evening – Informal Pub Get-Together (Optional)
An optional, informal pub get-together will take place on Friday evening for delegates remaining in Oxford after the conference concludes. Venue suggestions and further details will be shared during the conference.
Other things going on in Oxford
Music & Concerts
Mammal Hands – Live Concert
Sheldonian Theatre
Friday 1st May 2026
A live performance by jazz ensemble Mammal Hands — part of Oxford’s long-running concert series. Great for a cultured evening out.
Theatre & Performance
The city’s main theatre often has touring performances and musicals on across this period — check listings for plays or concerts that fit your interests.