On the first day the FEA Annual General Meeting will be held, followed by the opening dinner and inaugural Charity Endeavour Awards.
The second day will kick-off with an introduction from FEA chair Paul Anderson who will welcome attendees. Strategic advisor and futurist Simon Stenning will present his invaluable foodservice and hospitality trends.
The keynote speaker will be the ‘best referee in Rugby Union’ Nigel Owens MBE who will discuss his personal story as well as share what traits are needed to make tough decisions and take command. Also on the agenda:
- Foodservice Sector Economic Update – A deep dive into the current economic landscape and a forecast of what to expect.
- Adapting to Automation, panel session – Where does food processing end and foodservice begin?
- Servicing the Needs of the Market – How are service companies meeting the needs of a forward-thinking equipment sector?
- The Implications of Energy – we all know the importance of efficient energy use but what can the industry do to ensure that we are all speaking the same language?
A previous attendee said: "The FEA Conference is always one of the best events of the year. It combines a great panel of speakers with the opportunity to network with industry peers in a way that is often not possible to do at similar events."
On the second night a Gala Dinner and Awards night will be held. There are a number of package options available for this year's FEA Conference with an early bird discount available to members that book before Friday 18th August.