She will be taking part in the conference’s business Day programme on Friday 5 April.
Adam Mason, CEDA director general, said: “In a very short period of time Kate has driven UK Hospitality to become the leading, authoritative, industry body representing the wider hospitality industry.
“She is an incredibly impressive person who I have a huge amount of professional admiration for and I am delighted that attendees to our Conference will have the opportunity to meet and listen to her thoughts and views.”
Nicholls was appointed CEO of UKHospitality in April 2018, having previously worked as CEO and strategic affairs director of the ALMR.
In April 2018, Nicholls was also appointed chair of the Mayor of London’s Night Time Commission to provide the Mayor with independent advice on London at night.
She is also a member of the Events Industry Board, London Food Board, Tourism Industry Council, Cultural Cities Enquiry and London & Partners Members Group and recently joined the Advisory Board for the Institute for Industrial Strategy.