By the Great Northern Section

The CIBD Great Northern Section is delighted to announce that our 2026 Annual Dinner will be held at the Queens Ballroom – Queens Hotel, Leeds.

Section Chair Tom Edgley invites you for an evening of celebration, networking and recognition of our latest CIBD exam successes.

Enjoy a beer at our bar, followed by a three-course dinner in the Queens ballroom. This dinner will be a great opportunity to meet up with friends again, to network and to enjoy good company in a top-class venue. You will also have the opportunity to sample some beer from local brewers and a beer from our Early Career members Brewday. 

Group bookings are welcome – tables for up to 10 guests are available. To book large group tickets please contact Dinner Secretary Jayne Hewitt and advise of any dietary requirements.

Dress code is "dress to impress!" Black tie optional.

How to get there:

The Queens Ballroom is located inside The Queens Hotel, adjacent to Leeds Train Station in City Square (LS1 1PL). Access is easiest via the hotel's private entrance inside the station concourse, or through the main entrance in City Square.

Accommodation:

• The Queens Hotel have offered a discount rate to attendees of the event, to contact 0113 243 1323. Alternatively, you can email them at reception@thequeensleeds.co.uk. 
  

Why You Should Attend

• Celebrate the achievements of the CIBD candidates
• Socialise and expand your professional network
• Enjoy a great event with peers in a fantastic location in the heart of the Leeds city centre. 

Tickets: 

Ticket prices held at £80+ vat (£96), discounted to £60+ vat (£72) for retired members and successful CIBD exam candidates (2025/2026 exam passers).

How to book:

Please contact the Dinner Secretary, Jayne Hewitt to reserve a place/s and for more details. Email: cibdgns@cibd.org.uk 

Please note the deadline for tickets is strictly 30th September 2026. Refunds will not be available after this date.