Theatre 9
Check out our incredible speakers. Keep your eyes peeled for our 2021 line-up!
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Tuesday
11.00 - 11.30
Sam Walker
Biopak UKCompostable Packaging and its Role in a Circular Economy
A discussion around the ongoing issues with conventional plastic recycling. The role compostable products can play in the creation of a truly circular economy and the barriers that need to be overcome to reach this goal.
11.45 - 12.15
Gary Jacobs
Eazitax LimitedThreats & Solutions - Worker Status and Tax (The Accountants View)
Eazitax is an accountancy practice that specialises in the Gig economy. We Service and support both business owners and their self-employed workers. Gary will have some ''best advice'' for everybody, from start-ups to large companies, looking at threats and how to protect yourself from them. From tax advice, trading models and good business practice, too asking ''what is the Gig economy'' and how do we thrive within it.
12.30 - 13.00
Mohamed Chahin
eatcleverVirtual restaurant brands - the hottest innovation you're missing out on
Why do market leaders like Uber and Deliveroo heavily invest into virtual restaurant brands? And how can you secure a piece of the pie? Questions Mohamed will answer while taking the audience through eatclever´s journey to one of the most innovative and leading virtual brand operators in Europe. Join him when he shares the story of how they solved everyday challenges restaurateurs face when scaling their takeaway business.
13.15 - 13.45
Jonathan Knott
PaymentsenseInsights 2020 - The Inside Story of Eating Out
Disruptive technology, hostile trading conditions, healthier eating, home deliveries… Just some of the changes affecting restaurants right now – including many established high street names. But how widespread are these effects? What does this mean for individual businesses and how could they benefit? Paymentsense will guide you through the key insights from their comprehensive study into consumer attitudes & dining habits and highlight how technology can maximise the chances of success.
14.00 - 14.30
Guy Chiswick
SpeakapGDPR Compliant Communication Solutions for your Frontline Workforce
Come and here how we help McDonalds, Dominos, Intercontinental Hotels and 350 other organisations to reach and engage their frontline employees. Featuring a client case study and Q&A, you’ll be able to see how Speakap can help you secure your communication channels, improve on-boarding, productivity, employee turnover, and engagement.
14.45 - 15.15
Gareth ONeill
Environmental Products & Services LtdGrease Management Certification and Product Performance
grease management industry requires correct product performance testing and certification to reduce fats, oils and grease discharge to the public sewer to reduce fatbergs and drain line blockages.
15.30 - 16.00
John Brooks
AirchargeGive Power, Get Engagement: How to Leverage the Need for Power and Connectivity to Attract Footfall and Drive In-store Engagement
Customers are more connected than ever. 9 out 10 people suffer from the fear of losing power on their mobile device, but only a few carry a cable with them. Imagine your customers not only being able to charge their phones at tables but also receive your latest offers, check-in at table and place an order directly from their mobile phone. The wireless charging revolution is here.
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Wednesday
11.45 - 12.15
Mark Gordon
Socio LocalThe Power of Social Media & the Restaurant Industry
The Socio Local seminar, titled the ‘’The Power of Social Media & the Restaurant Industry’’, will examine the relationship between the social media and restaurants and how it can be leveraged to effectively market your brand online to drive business your way.
12.30 - 13.00
Stuart Sunderland
City PantryCity Pantry: changing the world of B2B food delivery
City Pantry, Europe’s largest B2B online catering platform feeds over 30,000 people at 700 companies each week, delivering food from over 500 restaurant and catering partners. Come hear founder & CEO Stuart talk about how City Pantry identified a gap in the food delivery market; how they are changing company cultures around food at work, and why customers love having food for their meetings.
13.15 - 13.45
Evros Agathou, Susie Agathou
Avocado Sweets Design StudioThe Essential Ingredients for Post-Brexit Survival
With restaurant insolvencies at a record high, the fight to succeed has just stepped up a gear. What’s at the top of your survival strategy? Faced with an uncertain economy and shrinking profit margins, we’ll show how an innovative brand and interior design is essential to keeping ahead of the competition.
14.00 - 14.30
Gareth ONeill
Environmental Products & Services LtdGrease Management Certification and Product Performance
grease management industry requires correct product performance testing and certification to reduce fats, oils and grease discharge to the public sewer to reduce fatbergs and drain line blockages.
14.45 - 15.15
Michael Cuschieri
mc square marketing (Stand F261)Manage and use your ONLINE REVIEWS to get MORE BOOKINGS!
86% of consumers will read online reviews about local businesses before deciding to visit! What are your customers saying about you? This session will help you profit from opportunities to GET, MANAGE and PROMOTE your online reviews and using social media effectively. Learn how to INCREASE BOOKINGS, by engaging with customers and turning them into raving fans that will help promote your restaurant, takeaway, bar or hotel FOR YOU!
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