Hospital Caterers Association
Leadership & Development Forum
Tuesday 14th & Wednesday 15th April 2026
As Leadership & Development Forum Lead 2026 for the Wessex Branch, I would like to invite you to join us for the ‘Brighton Rocks the HCA’ Forum at the DoubleTree Brighton Metropole on April 14th and 15th 2026.
The Forum Management Team (FMT) are busy pulling together a programme of events; where our aim is to deliver an interactive, food and solution focussed event, with around 100 exhibitors also helping hospital caterers discover new products and services. This is a superb way of introducing those new to the NHS as well as those that have developed into leadership roles within healthcare.
An overview of timings for your diary:
Monday 13th April 2026 - ice-breaker dinner
Tuesday 14th April 2026 - day one of the Forum schedule including exhibition open and the President's Dinner.
Wednesday 15th April 2026 - day two of Forum schedule including exhibition open and Branch Dinner.
Our food focussed theme will provide inspirational and useful content to support the sector's catering services.
The Forum Management Team and I look forward to welcoming you all in Brighton.
Forum Lead
Robert Strachan
View the 2026 HCA Leadership & Development Forum promo video
View the 2025 HCA Leadership & Development Forum highlights
Are you a HCA member? If so, you may be eligible for a bursary to support your attendance at the forum. Click here for more information (you will need your membership details).
With thanks to our 2025 headline sponsors:
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