The World of Hospitality Issue 31 2019 | Page 26

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!