26 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
PUB 19
PUB19 registration is open with
a stellar line-up of speakers
Food & Drink
This year’s show will feature a line-up of over
50 industry experts, senior figures, leading
publicans and suppliers discussing a spectrum
of topics all designed to help pub operators
grow their business. This year’s speakers
include:
Issues: Staff Turnover, Recruitment and
Retention
Other key discussion points across the three
talks and workshop spaces at this year’s
show – The PUB Theatre, in partnership with
Nationwide Energy, The PUB Trends Bar, in
• Tim Martin, Chairman, J D Wetherspoon,
talking about Growth in the Face of
Adversity
partnership with Fever-Tree, and The Taproom
– include:
• Reasons to be Cheerful, and how pubs can
• Mark McCulloch, Founder and CEO of
We Are Spectacular, interviewing David
McDowall, CEO – Retail of BrewDog, on
why 2019 will be the ‘Year of the Dog’ in the
PUB19 interview
• Multisite operators Lee Cash, Owner,
Peach Pubs, Charlie McVeigh, Founder of
Draft House, and Joycelyn Neve, Managing
Director of The Seafood Pub Co, discussing
Growing Your Business
• Paul Dickinson, Director of Food, Fuller,
Smith & Turner, speaking about why Profit is
in the Kitchen
• Power-players Kate Nicholls, CEO of
UKHospitality, and Brigid Simmonds, Chief
Executive of BBPA, debating Tackling the
up, grab some lunch or sip a beer. Visitors
can also take advantage of a variety of bar
games such as pool, fruit machines and
shuffleboard.
capitalise on trends and prosper in 2019
• The PUB Trends Report: What Does the
Punter Really Want
• Last Orders – what the new age of pubs
need to do to create a customer ‘experience’
• Cider, is it the most misunderstood drink at
the bar?
• How to sell more ‘low and no’ alcohol
There are also a number of new and unique
features which will be appearing at this year’s
show, all of which have been designed to help
publicans increase sales and drive footfall:
• The Barcade – the show’s central
networking hub and the place to meet
WEBSITE: www.thepubshow.co.uk
• The PUB Trends Report – visitors will be
able to grab a copy of an exclusive report
providing the latest consumer insight for the
UK pub industry. Six-pages of market data,
commentary on emerging trends and an
analysis of challenges and opportunities for
pub and bar operators.
• Thirsty Business – a dedicated drinks area,
Thirsty Business will play host to The PUB
Trends Bar, in partnership with Fever-Tree
and The Taproom, as well as feature a
wealth of drink-specific exhibitors including
Wolfpack Lager, Salcombe Brewery Co and
Jubel.
PUB19 is a key calendar date for the industry,
offering an exciting space for networking with
likeminded individuals, discovering upcoming
trends to inspire and sharing information to
help drive businesses forward. Book your free
ticket by visiting thepubshow.co.uk and raise a
glass with us to the great pub industry on the
5th and 6th February. We’ll see you there!