The PACE conference & exhibition to return next year

Highlights of the event include the learning and development forum which offers a comprehensive programme of workshops, masterclasses, presentations by sector experts, networking sessions and a supplier exhibition. Delegates will have the opportunity to get the inside track on the latest topics, trends, government legislation and funding developments affecting them. They will also be able to share insights and ideas with peers and learn about product and services advances. A Front of House Demonstration Theatre will also be taking place, where baristas, flarers and sommeliers will be demonstrating the art of their profession; the Culinary Demonstration Theatre, featuring top industry chefs giving masterclasses on curriculum subjects. The post-16 Education and Training agenda guru, Ainsley Cheetham, is returning to give his visionary take on funding and commercial opportunities, whilst chief executive of Adande, Nigel Bell, will be talking about World Skills, London in his presentation 'Have A Go Brand'. Other hot topics on agenda include funding methodology, entrepreneurship, enterprise & education, and workshops will include safeguarding and PACE heads of school strategy forum. Geoff Booth, chief executive, PACE commented: "The funding cuts that have blighted hospitality and catering education institutions have made it incredibly difficult for managers, lecturers and teachers to operate as we would wish to. We can only hope that this is an unintended consequence of a widespread approach by government to solving the economic crisis we face in the UK. "The PACE Conference & Exhibition 2012 has been specifically designed to empower delegates to respond creatively to these tough times. Delegates will be given the ideas, knowledge and inspiration to approach the tasks ahead a little differently, to make the funding they have go further, whilst continuing to maintain and improve on the exceptional standards provided by training providers within UK Hospitality training sector. "In effect, we are aiming to replace what is being removed by funding issues with creativity, ingenuity and agility." For further information about the PACE 2012 Exhibition and Conference call 0870 777 9566.