BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.0.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:552@careengland.org.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260717T124458Z URL:https://www.careengland.org.uk/events/nacc-training-development-forum- 2/ SUMMARY:NACC Training & Development Forum DESCRIPTION:\nInspiration\, innovation and leadership take centre stage at the NACC Training &\; Development Forum\nAs the countdown begins to the NACC Training &\; Development Forum 2026\, excitement is building arou nd a programme that promises to inform\, inspire and equip care catering p rofessionals with practical ideas they can put into action immediately.\n\ nTaking place on 14th - 15th October at the Hilton at St George's Park\, B urton-upon-Trent\, this year's Forum brings together an exceptional line-u p of industry leaders\, innovators and specialists to explore the challeng es and opportunities shaping the future of care catering. Building on the success of previous years\, the programme combines expert keynote presenta tions\, interactive masterclasses\, live cookery demonstrations and invalu able networking opportunities\, all designed to help delegates enhance nut rition\, wellbeing and the dining experience for those in their care.\n\nA major highlight of this year's event is Michael Caulfield\, Sports Phycol ogist whose keynote session is set to be one of the Forum's most anticipat ed presentations. Bringing his extensive experience and fresh perspective\ , Michael will challenge delegates to think differently\, embrace innovati on and lead positive change within their organisations.\n\nHe joins an imp ressive speaker faculty including Sachin Parmer on AI and digital visibili ty\, Sarah Restall on workplace wellbeing\, Suzi Payton on neurodiversity\ , Toby Porter of Hospice UK\, and experts from Seasons Care Dietitian Netw ork – Canada\, alongside leading dietitians and care professionals addre ssing topics ranging from food allergy safety and blood sugar management t o texture-modified meals and emerging technologies.\n\nFor those unable to attend the full Forum\, the NACC Supplier Exhibition on Thursday 15th Oct ober offers a fantastic free opportunity for health and social care cateri ng professionals to discover the latest products\, equipment and services\ , sample new food and drink innovations\, meet leading suppliers\, network with peers and watch inspiring live cookery demonstrations*.\n\nWhether y ou attend the full Forum or visit the exhibition\, the NACC Training &\ ; Development Forum 2026 offers an unrivalled opportunity to gain fresh in sights\, discover innovative solutions and leave inspired to raise standar ds across the care catering sector.\nDelegate places are still available\, for further information visit https://www.nacctraininganddevelopmentforu m.co.uk/\n* Exhibition-only registration provides access to the Supplier E xhibition and live cookery demonstrations only. It does not include entry to the keynote presentations or interactive masterclasses\, which are excl usive to full Forum delegates.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.careengland.org.uk/wp-content/upload s/2026/07/NACC-logo.png CATEGORIES:Non members,Other Organisers LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton St George's Park\, Burton Upon Trent\, Unite d Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hilton St George's Park\, B urton Upon Trent\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Hilton Hotel: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR