Wales Regional Dinner 2026
About this event
We are delighted to host this in-person awards dinner event on
Thursday 12 November
at the Hilton Cardiff.
The Wales Dinner provides an opportunity to network with peers at an arrival drinks reception, create new business connections during a three-course meal, and celebrate the regional winners of the Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2026.
Dress code: Black tie
Black tie, formal jackets and gowns are welcome.
Date:
Thursday 12 November 2026
Start time:
6.30pm
End time: Midnight
Venue: Hilton Cardiff, Kingsway, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3HH
Accommodation:
Single occupancy rooms at the Hilton Cardiff are available at £159 per night (including breakfast).
Double occupancy rooms are available at £169 per night (including breakfast).
You can book your stay by clicking here, adding the 12 November 2026 date of your stay, and selecting the “Special Rates” tab to input 928 as the group code. You will then need to click the “Check Rooms & Rates” option for the discounted rates to appear. Rooms are available to book until Thursday 15 October 2026.
Alternatively, if you would prefer to explore other accommodation options, the venue is located in central Cardiff.
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Shortlisted apprentice tickets
Shortlisted apprentices are eligible to receive one complimentary ticket for your Regional Dinner. Any accompanying guests will need to purchase a ticket.
Shortlisted apprentices will be informed by the end of August 2026, and will be sent instructions on how to book.
Congratulations to our 2026 Awards Shortlist
Airbus
Balmoral Tanks Ltd
Blackwood Engineering Ltd
Boccard UK
Coppice
Dennis Eagle Ltd
FAUN Trackway Ltd
Frontier Medical Group
General Dynamics UK Ltd (Land Systems)
Morland
Philtronics Ltd
Safran Seats GB
Tri-Wall UK Ltd
Dinner speaker: Adam Price MS
Adam Price MS is the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy in the Welsh Government and a Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for Sir Gaerfyrddin. Widely regarded as one of Wales’s most influential political thinkers, he has built a distinguished career spanning politics, public policy, economic development and broadcasting. Known for his strategic vision, intellectual rigour and commitment to Wales’s future prosperity, he has played a significant role in shaping debate on economic growth, democratic reform and national development.
Born into a mining family in Carmarthen and educated at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and Cardiff University, Adam later earned a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to study at Harvard University, where he completed a Master’s degree in Public Administration and became a Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government. Alongside his political career, he has worked in economic development, innovation and consultancy, and has received national recognition for his documentary and broadcasting work, including awards at the New York Film and Television Festival and BAFTA Cymru.
Formerly a Member of Parliament and later leader of Plaid Cymru, Adam has long been recognised for his advocacy on economic transformation, innovation, sustainability and public accountability. As Cabinet Minister, he now leads portfolios covering enterprise, energy, connectivity, digital infrastructure and economic development, focusing on creating opportunity, strengthening communities and supporting a prosperous, innovative and connected Wales. His combination of policy expertise, international perspective and passion for public service continues to make him one of Wales’s most prominent political figures.
Dinner speaker: Victoria Searle
Victoria is a Lead Supply Chain and Quality Manager (LSCQM) within Procurement at Airbus. Leading a team of SCQMs she is reponsible for the operational performance of ~80% of the Airbus Commercial Aircraft landing gear. She began her manufacturing career within the company as an engineering degree apprentice, winning the MAKEUK National Engineering Apprentice Award for the Final Year in 2022. Following her apprenticeship, Victoria worked as an Industrial Engineer supporting Airbus’ commercial wing manufacturing, before joining the procurement division and subsequently developing into this lead position.
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