Looking at the trends that are shaping the consumer offer and vice versa the panel will consider factors like the rise of street food, casual dining and the changing face of pubs, plus how this is, and will, impact on foodservice design, equipment and related services.
CEDA director general, Adam Mason, said: "Talking to CEDA members, partners and our wider group of associates in foodservice, the focus on what is around the corner for foodservice in the UK is apt.
“It ties in very well with the launch last year of our CEDA Academy bringing together the next leaders of the sector, and of course the introduction of the annual CEDA Rising Star Award at the 2015 Grand Prix Awards recognising the younger people who are coming into prominence.
"Indeed CEDA as a whole is moving into its own ‘Next Generation' with the launch of the association's new five year development strategy at the conference."
The CEDA Business Day programme at the 2016 conference also includes inspiring key note speakers who will be announced shortly, and an interactive seminar programme on key industry issues.
CEDA 2016 will take place at The Hilton, St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent. To register, click here.