Annual Conference 2026 - Fringe Events

Welcome to the Fringe Events booking page for the Annual Conference 2026!

Fringe activities and informal networking

Alongside the main conference programme, we’re offering a small number of optional fringe activities and informal evening networking opportunities.

 Fringe activities (booking required)

• Activities such as yoga, guided runs, and walk in the Peaks, must be booked in advance.
• Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis

Informal evening networking (no booking needed)

We have also suggested a number of venues for informal evening networking.

• No pre-booking is required
• There are no reserved tables and no catering is provided by the UK Evaluation Society
• Simply turn up, order and pay for your own food or drinks at the venue, and network informally with other delegates

These are relaxed, unstructured meet-ups rather than organised events.

Tuesday 19th May

1700 - 2000: Early registration and networking

Registration at Sheffield City Hall

Location: Sheffield City Hall, Barker's Pool, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2JA

Access information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/sheffield-city-hall

Networking at The Fargate, The Museum and The Old Shoe

Locations:

The Fargate, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2HD

The Museum, 25 Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB

The Old Shoe, 20 Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB

Wednesday 20th May

0630 - 0745: Organised run - fast and slow groups.

Free to attend with optional £5 donation to the UK Evaluation Society Open Door Fund. Route details to follow.

0700 - 0745: Yoga with Evie Webb of Yoga with Evie

£10 (inc. VAT) - 10 mats will be available if you do not have your own but these are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please note you will need to complete a liability form to participate in this session - these can be emailed across to hello@evaluation.org.uk.

Location: The Fitness Club (TFC), 94 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LH (5 minute walk from conference venue)

1715 - 1830: Poster session and awards (sponsored by Technopolis) and drinks reception (sponsored by Verian) at Sheffield City Hall

Location: Sheffield City Hall, Barker's Pool, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JA

Website: Access information: https://www.accessable.co.uk/sheffield-city-council/access-guides/sheffield-city-hall

1930 onwards: Meet for dinner at local restaurants and food halls

Locations:

Cambridge Street Collective,11 Backfields, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4HP

Proove Pizza, 15-16 Orchard Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2FB

GUYSHI Bar + BBQ, 180 West St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4ET

Thursday 21st May

0630 - 0745: Organised run - fast and slow groups.

Free to attend with optional £5 donation to the UK Evaluation Society Open Door Fund. Route details to follow.

0700 - 0745: Yoga with Evie Webb of Yoga with Evie

£10 (inc. VAT) - 10 mats will be available if you do not have your own but these are offered on a first come, first served basis. Please note you will need to complete a liability form to participate in this session - these can be emailed across to hello@evaluation.org.uk.

Location: The Fitness Club (TFC), 94 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LH (5 minute walk from conference venue)

1900: Drinks at Triple Point Brewery + Bar

Location: Triple Point Brewery + Bar, 178 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, S1 4SQ (13 minute walk from conference venue)

Friday 22nd May

0900 - 1200: Organised walk in the Peaks with UK Evaluation Society President, Kirstine Szifris

Free to attend with optional £5 donation to the UK Evaluation Society Open Door Fund. Route details to follow.