Social Programme

Pre-Conference Tour of Exeter

Monday 13 April

Please join us for a tour of historic Exeter provided by the Red Coats tour company.  

Tour Begins 15:00

Tour Finishes 17:00

Places on the tour must be pre-booked during registration. £25 per person.

Exhibition Opening & Welcome Reception

Monday 13 April

Join us for the AUCSO Exhibition Opening and Welcome Reception from 17.00, Monday 14 April in The Sanctuary, University of Exeter University. The Exhibition Opening is a wonderful opportunity to meet our suppliers, exhibitors and fellow AUCSO attendees.

All are welcome to attend and the event is free of charge. Drinks are available from 18:00 and a hot fork buffet from 19:00.

AUCSO Networking Dinner

Tuesday 14 April

Attendance is by pre-booking only and is included in the costs of registration for conference delegates and some exhibitor packages.

Please bring warm clothes, a coat and comfortable shows. 

17:40 – Depart Holland Hall for Royal Albert Memorial Museum – RAMM
18:00 – Exeter RAMM – Arrival drink G&T and private tour
19:15 – leave RAMM – Escorted walk to Exeter castle
19:30 Arrive Exeter castle, Bar Open, music + savoury favours
19:30 BBQ, Churros and games – Time to eat and enjoy the games – Archery and Axe throwing
21.45 – Main band – Bill ding and the skyscrapers
00.00 – Event end

AUCSO Gala Dinner & Awards

Wednesday 15 April

The AUCSO Gala Dinner and Awards will commence with a drinks reception, followed by the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony in the Great Hall. Attendance is exclusively for AUCSO delegates, their guests, award nominees, and pre-booked exhibitors.

The cost of attendance is included in the registration packages for AUCSO members and selected exhibitor categories.

19:00 Drinks Reception – University of Exeter Main Reception
19:30 Call to dinner – Great Hall
21:45 AUCSO 2026 Awards
00:00 Close