The 126th IOR Annual Dinner will take place on the 12th February 2026.

Hold the date - Bookings opening soon. 

The IOR is delighted to announce that the Dinner will take place at The London Hilton Bankside. Located on the historic London Southbank,  this luxurious hotel is just a stone's throw from the City of London and sits in the shadow of the iconic Tate Modern.  This popular venue blends modern luxury with an urban edge, providing a stylish and sophisticated setting for an unforgettable evening. 

Members and guests will celebrate their industry at the original “Fridge” Dinner, and support the Institute of Refrigeration's work in education and promoting industry standards. The evening is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, spend time with your customers and meet new contacts - at the same time as having a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining evening with a guest speaker.

Bookings will be opening soon. 

Ticket price includes

• Welcome drinks reception 
• A three-course meal including 1/2 bottle wine and water per person
• Speech from the IOR President Lisa- Jayne Cook FInstR
• After dinner speaker
• Awards for exceptional individual achievement in progressing our industry
• Fundraising for charity and the IOR Presidents' fund for education initiatives
• Late bar 

Hotel Accommodation - Details coming soon

IOR Awards recognise the dedication and individual achievement of people in our industry, from young researchers to experienced service engineers.

• J&E Hall Gold Medal for outstanding technical achievement established by and presented in association with J&E Hall International
• Ted Perry Award for student research and innovation established by a trust gift from the Perry Family 
• The Kenneth Lightfoot Medal for the best paper presented to IOR last year, made in association with Lightfoot Defence
• Service Engineer Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by the ACR Journal 
• Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award celebrating the work of engineers to lead the way in achieving low carbon low emission cooling. 

Venue details:

The London Hilton Bankside 2-8 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0UG. 

Timings

6.30 pm Doors open

7.25 pm Call for dinner

10.45 pm Formalities end

2.00 am Bar closed and event ends

By booking this event you are agreeing to the IOR terms and conditions