Gala dinner
Intelligent Instructor Gala Dinner 2026 in association with ADI Network
Saturday 21st March 2026
Kents Hill Park Conference & Events Centre, Milton Keynes
The Intelligent Instructor Gala Dinner in association with ADI Network is the social networking event of the year for driving instructors! Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, entertainment, and celebration as we come together to honour the very best in our industry.
What to expect
- Welcome drinks reception – relax and connect with fellow instructors and industry leaders.
- Three-course buffet dinner – served in our exclusively reserved restaurant.
- Live entertainment & professional host – keeping the evening buzzing from start to finish.
- Intelligent Instructor Awards presentation – celebrating success with Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies in each category.
- Charity auction & raffle – raising vital funds for Speed of Sight.
The perfect weekend
Held at the purpose-built Kents Hill Park, with hotel accommodation and on-site restaurant, the Gala Dinner flows seamlessly into The Driving Instructor Convention the following day, making it a must-attend weekend for the driver training community.
Timings
18:30 – 19:15 Drinks reception
19:15 – 20:45 Dining
20:45 -23:00 Live entertainment, including Intelligent Instructor Awards trophy presentation and charity auction/raffle
23:00 onwards – Networking in the main bar area.
It’s an excellent opportunity for instructors and exhibitors to network in a relaxed and intimate setting. They can also enjoy the comfort and convenience of the on-site hotel, ready for the busy day ahead. Select the residential option when booking your ticket.
Dress code: Smart. Please put on your glad rags for the driving instructor party of the year! We’re encouraging men to wear jackets and black ties (if you have one), and ladies to dust down those cocktail dresses.
Your host for the evening: Joe Bor
We’re delighted to welcome Joe Bor as host of the Intelligent Instructor Gala Dinner.
Joe is a multi-award-winning comedian and filmmaker with over 15 years’ experience performing on some of the UK’s biggest stages. His impressive career includes working on TV favourites such as The Graham Norton Show, Mock The Week, and Have I Got News For You.
As a filmmaker, Joe has been nominated for Best Short Film at the British Independent Film Awards, while his hit show The Story of Walter and Herbert is currently streaming on Apple TV. He also created, wrote, and starred in one of YouTube’s biggest UK comedy shows, Worth It UK, and has won accolades for his work as a producer and director with Ladbible and BuzzFeed, including a Webby Award and a Brand Film Festival Award.
Joe’s comedic talents are equally recognised on stage, where his character act, Jasper Cromwell Jones, won Comedian of the Year at Leicester Square Theatre.
“Joe Bor is a must-see.” – Alan Carr
“Hugely talented character comic.” – The Scotsman
“Natural born comic ability.” – Chortle