THE VENDIES 2026 The Vendies 2026: the countdown is on as judging begins
Covent Garden on 3 June. This year’s awards will once again be hosted by stand-up
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supremo Jimmy McGhie, who returns by popular demand after wowing guests last year. Jimmy has performed stand-up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand and Absolute Radio. He has also performed 10 solo shows at major festivals around the globe, including the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Comedy Festival and New Zealand International Comedy Festival, and is now a top circuit act in the UK as well as a highly sought-after corporate awards host and TV warm-up artist.
Vending International editor Heather Ramsden said: “We’ve
seen fantastic interest in The Vendies this year and are excited for what promises to be another brilliant event on June 3. Be sure to secure your tickets – it’s not to be missed.” This year, judging will take place across three sections – suppliers, operators, and operators & suppliers – culminating in trophies being presented to the best products in the sector, as well as the most talented individuals and teams. With such a strong pool of entries (See the finalists on pg 18&19) and an impressive level of innovation already evident, The Vendies judges are set to have a challenging task ahead as the process begins.
BOOK TICKETS Join us and secure your seats at the 2026 Vendies Awards. Tickets for this must-attend industry event will open soon on our website
https://thevendies.co.uk
SPONSORSHIP Coffetek has already confirmed it is sponsoring The Vendies again for 2026 as our Sustainability Partner. Boost Inc has confirmed as Entertainment Sponsor. Category sponsors include Siemens, 365 Retail and Walkers.
If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact: Natalie Harman
NHarman@datateam.co.uk
https://thevendies.co.uk
• Gillian White, Vending & Unattended Retail Consultant
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• Michelle Hefferon, NIVO General Manager
udging for The Vendies 2026 is now underway, marking the start of the final countdown to this year’s event, which will take place at the iconic Grand Connaught Rooms in
• David Irvine, European Vending & Coffee Service Association (EVA) Communication & Public Affairs
This year the following experts are on the judging panel:
• Diane Hunter, Vending Specialist and Industry Veteran
• Nicola Knight, IGD Insight Manager
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