On behalf of BIBA and the Council of the IINI, we are delighted to invite you to the inaugural NEXT GEN Gala Ball!

This special event, organised and co‑hosted by BIBA and the IINI’s emerging young professionals, is a fantastic opportunity for everyone in the insurance industry to come together for an evening of glamour, networking, entertainment, and great craic.

The gala is aimed at young professionals, so we encourage you to share this invitation widely within your organisation with those who would benefit most. Of course, we also recognise that senior colleagues may wish to attend — age is just a number.

Date and Time: Friday, 29 May 2026. Drinks reception from 6:15pm, followed by dinner and entertainment.
Location: The Europa Hotel, Belfast.
Tickets: £85.00 per person (excluding wine and drinks).
Dress code: Black Tie.
RSVP: Booking forms must be received by 10 April 2026. We will confirm table allocations shortly thereafter. Please note that bookings will only be secured once payment has been received.

Booking Form here, please include here any special dietary requirements. 

Completed forms should be returned to the senders Katie O’Neill - katie.oneill@howdeninsurance.co.uk and Liam Foley - liam.foley@apricotinsurance.co.uk. Invoices will be issued by Liam once your booking form has been received.

Drink order forms should be returned along with your booking form. The venue will request payment for drinks in advance.

Additional information:

Accommodation: Rooms at the Europa should be booked directly with the hotel. Preferential rates have been secured:

• Single Occupancy B&B: £135.00

• Double Occupancy B&B: £155.00

Charity Raffle: We will be hosting a charity raffle on the evening in support of Youth Action NI, an organisation doing incredible work across Northern Ireland to support young people in their development and transition into the working world.

If your business would like to donate a raffle prize, please indicate this on your booking form. Prizes should have a minimum value of £100. Every contribution helps — please give generously.

We truly hope you can join us for this landmark event as we celebrate and champion the next generation of professionals in Northern Ireland’s insurance industry.

*Event filming and photography may take place throughout the event which BIBA may use for future publicity and marketing.

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