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UK Flour Millers 2025 Convention – Belfast, Northern Ireland
June 2025 marks the return of UK Flour Millers’ biennial convention, this time in the vibrant city of Belfast. This event is an important opportunity for millers and our wider stakeholder community to come together, catch up, and explore key developments shaping our industry.
Thursday 5 June - Saturday 7 June 2025
Why attend?
The 2025 Belfast Convention offers unparalleled opportunities to:
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Reconnect with industry peers
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Gain insights into emerging trends
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Discover innovative technologies and ideas
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Explore Belfast, a city rich in history and culture
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Enjoy the finest Irish fare
Whether you’re a miller, associate member, or stakeholder, this is an event you won’t want to miss. To ensure you’re part of this unparalleled opportunity, make sure to express your interest early. Details on registration are available below.
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Convention programme
The convention spans three days, two formal and one informal, combining opportunities for networking and learning with socialisation.
Thursday, 5 June 2025 – The Merchant Hotel
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Afternoon: UK Flour Millers’ Annual General Meeting
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Evening: Welcome reception
Friday, 6 June 2025 – The Merchant Hotel and Hillsborough Castle
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All day: Conference – see topics and speakers below
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Evening: Gala dinner at Hillsborough Castle
Saturday, 7 June 2025 – Belfast
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All day: Free time for guests to explore the city, with optional informal lunch and/or dinner arrangements to suit
Conference highlights
Our full-day conference on Friday, 6 June, will address pivotal topics for members and associate members including:
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Electric-powered trucks for bulk material transport
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Grain market developments
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Artificial intelligence (AI) as a positive disruptive force
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Emerging consumer trends
Confirmed speakers
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Dave Rose, Voltloader
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David Crozier CBE, Director, Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC)
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John Campbell, Economics & Business Editor, BBC Northern Ireland (invited)
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Nathan Ward, Kantar
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Prof Nigel Scollan, Director, Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University
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Dr Rory Deverell, Black Silo
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Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing Northern Ireland
Social events
Welcome Reception
Hosted at The Merchant Hotel, this evening celebrates the best of Irish produce, featuring bread, cheese, beer, whisky, and more.
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Gala Dinner
The three-course Gala Dinner will take place at the historic Hillsborough Castle. Built in the 18th century, this Georgian gem has hosted pivotal moments in history, such as the signing of the Anglo-Irish Agreement in 1985. The grounds, managed by Historic Royal Palaces, are open to the public and offer a magnificent setting for our evening event.
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Why Belfast?
Belfast, Northern Ireland’s largest city, is home to over half a million people. While its history dates back to the 17th century, it is a young and dynamic city with a rich heritage. Highlights include the Titanic Quarter, CS Lewis Square, historic cathedrals, and the iconic yellow cranes of the Harland & Wolff shipyard.
The convention will link into this history, with the former home to Ulster Bank, the Merchant Hotel, as our event main base and the Gala Dinner at historic Hillsborough Castle.
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Venues and accommodation
The Merchant Hotel
As our main event base, The Merchant Hotel offers luxurious accommodation. A limited number of rooms are available at preferential rates. To book, please contact Sophie Young.
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Get involved
Sponsor packages
Enhance your presence by sponsoring key events, such as the welcome reception, main conference, or gala dinner. Other sponsorship opportunities include promotional items such as branded bags and pens. To discuss your options, contact Sophie Young.
Exhibitor opportunities
Take advantage of limited exhibitor spaces at the main conference venue. Showcase your services or products with a pop-up banner and marketing materials, and connect directly with delegates.
RSVP today
Spaces are limited, and demand is high. The price of attendance will be confirmed around the end of January 2025, and in the meantime, we recommend you register your interest.
To secure your place and ensure you receive the latest updates about the
convention, please reach out to Sophie Young via email today.