UKMO Judge Conference & AGM 2026

UKMO is proud to present a Magic Judge Conference in London on 11 May 2026. Our conference theme is “Back to Basics” and seminars will focus primarily on learning, or brushing up, skills for multi-judge tournaments. Regardless of how long you’ve been judging, it’ll be an opportunity to meet new and familiar faces from judging.

To support venue costs, there will be a suggested donation from UKMO members of £5 and a fee of £10 for non members to attend the in-person conference. Information on how this will be collected will follow shortly. The AGM will be free to view online for members via Discord - make sure you're part of our server https://discord.gg/Ypm6kUr88

The conference will be run at The Rivergate Centre in Barking. Nearby public transport options include Barking Riverside Station (11 min walk), Barking Riverside Pier (14 min walk - recommended if you a) are staying near the ExCel and b) don't mind boats) as well as regular bus services.

Content will run from 9:30am to 4pm, with the AGM taking place before a lunch break. We understand that after Spotlight Series London, many judges will have long onward journeys home, hence the early finish time. Should judges wish to arrange social events after the conference, they are welcome to, but please be aware we need to vacate the venue by 4:30pm.

Preference will be given to UKMO members who register before 23:59 BST on 20 April 2026; all subsequent places will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. We understand that non-members may require early acceptance due to travel arrangements; if so, please select this option in your application. No cover letter is required.

Our running order will be as follows:

9:45 Welcome - UKMO Committee
10:00 Large Events and You - Hary
11:00 I have an Appeal - DLT
12:00 UKMO AGM
12:30 Lunch
13:00 Practical Rulings Practice - Matt
14:00 Cleaning the Fan: The plan for when you don't have one - Winter
15:00 Leadership: Process or Role? - Mav
16:00 Close - UKMO Committee