Early Bird Offer Ends Soon: AIC Dinner & Conference 2026

Don't miss out on discounted early bird tickets for the AIC Dinner & Conference 2026. Prices will increase after 26 September, leaving less than two weeks to secure the reduced rate.

The agri-food industry's flagship forum will return on 11 November 2026 at the Holiday Inn West in Peterborough.

This year’s event features a dynamic programme of thought leaders from politics, business, academia and trade, exploring the Conference theme: "Delivering for the Agri-Food Supply Chain in an Ever-Changing World".

Confirmed speakers already include:

• Stephen Morgan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

• Tom Bradshaw, President - National Farmers’ Union (NFU)

• Alexander Döring, Secretary General - European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC)

• Vanessa Adamson, Retail and Consumer Insight Manager - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

•  Dr Paul Redmond - a leading expert on generational change in the workplace

• Ministers of Agriculture from England and devolved administrations

The Conference will be chaired by journalist and broadcaster Anna Jones.

You can find the full list of confirmed speakers on the AIC Dinner & Conference webpages.

For more details, click below to view and download the 2026 AIC Conference delegates leaflet.

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AIC Dinner and Conference 2026 - Delegates Leaflet

Download the AIC Dinner and Conference 2026 flyer offering further information for delegates.

Early Bird Tickets Ending Soon

Early bird tickets for the AIC Dinner & Conference 2026 are on sale, offering a saving of more than 10%. This discounted rate is available until 26 September, after which prices will increase.

To take advantage of the discount before it ends, visit the AIC Dinner & Conference 2026 website or click below.

AIC Pre-Conference Dinner

The Conference is complemented by a black tie dinner - AIC’s Pre-Conference Dinner - held the evening before, on 10 November, at the Holiday Inn West in Peterborough.

This special evening is open to Members, industry stakeholders, and the trade, offering a valuable opportunity to connect, reflect, and enjoy a relaxed setting ahead of the main event.

We’re delighted to announce that this year’s after-dinner speaker is the Rt Honourable Alistair Carmichael, MP – Chair Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA).

For full details and to book your tickets, please visit the AIC Dinner & Conference webpage.

Sponsors and Charity Partner

We’re delighted to confirm that this year’s event sponsors are:

• US Soybean Export Council (USSEC)

• Kiwa UK

• RDP Communications

• Eden Search 

• Sustainable Foods 2027

• UK Agri-Tech Centre

Our charity partner for the event is the Addington Fund, a UK-based farming charity supporting rural communities through housing, emergency relief, and initiatives for new farmers.

Author

John Kelley

Chief Operating Officer, AIC / Managing Director, AIC Services

John Kelley is Chief Operating Officer, which includes the management of AIC Services, and is based at the AIC Head Office, Peterborough. 

He was part of the original team that brought the associations together to form AIC in 2003.

Previous to this he has worked for major blue chip retailers, a produce supplier group and a consultancy. He also obtained an MBA through the Open Business School and a BSc (Hons) from Nottingham University.

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

01733 385260

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