So, you’ve bagged your first ever UKREiiF ticket – now what?

We know that attending a large-scale event like UKREiiF can feel a bit overwhelming, especially for first timers. That’s why we’ve crafted a helpful guide filled with top tips to make sure you feel ready and excited for May 2025. From what to expect to how to make the most of your experience, our first-timer’s guide to UKREiiF has you covered!

Firstly, create a pre-event checklist

Nothing beats the confidence of being fully prepared. Checking the essentials off your list before arriving in Leeds for UKREiiF ensures a stress-free experience, letting you focus on what truly matters.

Before coming to UKREiiF you should make sure that you have

  • Booked a place to stay – there are 22,000 rooms available in Leeds and the surrounding areas, suiting every budget.
  • Filled out your registration details – At UKREiiF, your badge is your key to the event. You’ll need it to access the venue and may be asked to show it for entry into specific areas. To maintain top-tier security, we require a photo upload that will appear on your badge. Remember: no badge, no entry!
  • Figured out your travel – Leeds is a highly connected city, offering direct train routes to most major cities across the UK. For international travellers, Leeds Bradford Airport is conveniently located just outside the city centre, making arrival a breeze.

Put together your UKREiiF schedule

UKREiiF is jam-packed, full of valuable content and activities, so having a plan for must-see sessions and key people you want to meet can make all the difference!

Our 2025 programme is already live, and is continuously updated with new speakers, panels, activities, and fringe events – so make sure to keep tabs on this from now until the event and start building your own UKREiiF programme.

The delegate directory is an excellent networking tool, providing access to the full attendee list through an online platform. Think of it as LinkedIn for UKREiiF—where you can connect and message other attendees. While our 2025 version of the directory hasn’t launched yet, stay tuned! Once it’s live, you can reach out to those you’re hoping to meet and start filling your calendar.

Get to know Leeds

Leeds has been the proud host of UKREiiF since its inception in 2022, bringing attendees to a city alive with energy and culture. Many of you will stay at least one night in Leeds to attend the event, so why not get to know the city before you arrive?

We’ve teamed up with VisitLeeds to create a guide featuring top restaurants, bars, coffee spots, private meeting venues, and more – perfect for planning and booking ahead. If you have time to explore, we also highly recommend visiting some of Leeds’ must-see attractions to make the most of your stay

Check them out here!

https://restaurantguide.ukreiif.com/

https://www.ukreiif.com/content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Appendix-C-UKREIFF-venue-clusters-v2.pdf

https://www.ukreiif.com/content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Leeds-Private-Dining-Venues-Jan-2024.pdf

Familiarise yourself with the UKREiiF site

The UKREiiF site expands every year, so this tip isn’t just for newcomers! Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the layout – from the Boulevard to the Dockside—to ensure you know exactly what’s happening and where. This way, you won’t miss anything on your must-see or must-do list.

If you’d like to learn more about UKREiiF, or if you have any questions for your upcoming visit, get in touch by emailing [email protected]