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Nomad Foods UK&I Brand Conference
Thursday 9th July 2026
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Welcome...
Join us at the 2026 Brand Conference as we unveil our bold ambitions for 2027. Experience a day of inspiring, high-impact sessions designed to energise thinking and sharpen focus.
Leave equipped with the insight and tools to build winning retailer plans and deliver meaningful growth in 2027.
Arrival 10:00
Close 17:00
WiFi Details:
THE MET GUEST
No password required, use your email to connect
Agenda
10:00 - 10:20
Arrival & Refreshments
10:20 - 10:50
Welcome, Refreshments & Objectives
Simon Ball, President UK&I
Ballroom
10:50 - 11:15
Category Leadership
Emma Westerman - Head of Category
Hannah Kidson, Head of Retail Strategy UK&I
Ballroom
11:15 - 11:30
The Role of our Brands
Claire Hoyle - Head of Marketing
Colin Buckingham - Head of Media
Ballroom
11:30 - 11:40
Break & Move into Brand Sessions
11:40 - 12:05
Brand Session 1
12:10 - 12:35
Brand Session 2
12:40 - 13:05
Brand Session 3
13:05 - 13:55
Lunch & NPD Showcase
Gotts Bar & Kitchen
13:55 - 14:20
Brand Session 4
14:25 - 14:50
Brand Session 5
*Groups D and A break
14:55 - 15:20
Brand Session 6
*Groups D and A break
15:25 - 15:50
Brand Session 7
*Groups B and C break
15:55 - 16:20
Brand Session 8
*Groups B and C break
16:25 - 16:35
Summary & Reflections
Simon Ball, President UK&I
Ballroom
16:35 - 16:45
Day 2 Set Up & Next Steps
Sarah Deavin, Head of Sales Operations
Ballroom
16:45 - 16:55
End of Day
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The Met Leeds
The Met Leeds is centrally located in Leeds and is easily accessible by road, rail, and public transport. Situated on King Street in the heart of the city centre, it is just a short walk from Leeds railway station and close to major motorway links across Yorkshire and the North of England.
By car: Conveniently located near the M1, M62 and A1(M) motorway networks, with several city-centre car parks nearby.
By rail: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Leeds railway station, with direct services to major UK cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
By Air: Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is approximately 8 miles from The Met Hotel. The journey takes around 15-20 minutes by taxi or 35-40 minutes by public transport, with regular airport bus services operating between the airport and Leeds city centre.
**Please note that The Met hotel has very limited parking spaces. This is not guaranteed and is only ever offered on a first come first served basis and is chargeable.
The hotel does have a discount code with all Q-Parks in Leeds City Centre. If you pre-book via Q-Park’s website (https://www.q-park.co.uk/) and input “THEMET30” discount code, you will receive 30% off.
Nearest Q parks:
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Q-Park Albion Street: approximately 4 minutes' walk from the venue and the closest Q-Park car park. Q-Park specifically lists this location as parking for The Met Hotel.
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Q-Park Sovereign Square: approximately 8-10 minutes' walk from the venue, located just south of Leeds Station.
The Met
Leeds
King Street
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Travel and Accomodation
Delegates are encouraged to book travel as soon as possible; hotel accommodation is at the discretion of line managers and, where approved, should be booked via Egencia.
Floorplans
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