UK Flour Millers 2025 Convention – Belfast, Northern Ireland
The
Programme
Thursday 5 June - Saturday 7 June 2025
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
Agenda
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 -
Evening:
Welcome reception
Friday, 6 June 2025
The Merchant Hotel and Hillsborough Castle
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All day:
Conference – see topics and speakers -
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
Social events
Welcome Reception
Hosted at The Merchant Hotel, this evening celebrates the best of Irish produce, featuring bread, cheese, beer, whisky, and more.
Image from Cheese Professor
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.
Image from Heritage Fund
Partner programme
As with all UK Flour Millers’ conventions in the United Kingdom, your spouse/ partner is welcome to join the social programme. The cost to attend is £290 + VAT and includes attendance to the welcome reception, the partners programme on Friday, which includes lunch and the gala dinner.
At either The Merchant Hotel or The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, the bedroom supplement for double occupancy is £20 per room, per night. More information about accommodation is found on this site.
What’s included in the tickets
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Attendance to UK Flour Millers’ Annual General Meeting
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A full day’s conference with presentations from industry leaders
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Welcome reception and gala dinner
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Networking opportunities with experts and peers
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The option for a fun day out in the city!
Your ticket price does not include accommodation which can be reserved by Sophie Young.
Tickets to attend are £480 + VAT.
