Wednesday 12th November 2025
12.30 - 14.00 |
In this panel discussion we will explore the wider relevance of the industry demand for embodied carbon data. Moving away from the historic focus on UK projects, we will discuss whether the industry is ready for Digital Product Passports, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and Carbon-based purchasing. Are traditional buying methods for catering equipment going to change, will EU proposed regulations be reflected in the UK and what's next for the industry? Join this insightful panel to hear some fresh perspectives on the direction of travel and what it may mean for us all. |
15.00 – 17.00 | Annual General Meeting (FEA Members only) |
20.00 |
Opening Dinner and Charitable Endeavour Awards The FEA Industry Conference Opening Dinner ensures that the conference starts with a bang. The Opening Dinner sees the presentation of the Charitable Endeavour Awards, a presentation from this year’s chosen charity, and the Charity Raffle, where all prizes are donated by conference attendees. |
Thursday 13th November 2025
08.30 | Conference registration; coffee and exhibition viewing |
09.15 | Welcome to Conference 2025 Welcome, Emma Brooks, FEA Chair |
09.20 | Introduction to the day Conference Facilitator Michael Jones, Editor, Foodservice Consultant Magazine |
09.25 |
Industry update and global trends |
09.55 |
Designing for Agility: Transforming Hospitality with Purpose As award-winning specialists in hospitality interiors and kitchen design, ABDA Design is known for transforming environments Through real-world examples, ABDA will demonstrate how agile design empowers hospitality and workplace environments to |
10.25 |
Kitchen and FOH technology in use |
11.00 | Networking, Coffee Break & Exhibition |
11.30 |
Morning Keynote |
12.15 |
Food to go trends |
12.45 | Lunch & Exhibition Viewing |
14.00 | NextGen Council Launch |
14.15 |
AI from an operator’s perspective |
14.35 |
Ethics, policy, governance and regulation – understanding how to use AI |
14.55 |
How Google is using AI? |
15.15 | Coffee and exhibition viewing |
15.45 |
Using AI to make your business more agile and drive growth |
16.05 |
AI Panel Session |
16.30 |
Motivational session |
17.15 - 17.30 | Closing remarks, Emma Brooks, FEA Chair |
19.30 | Drinks reception |
20.00 | FEA Gala Dinner & Awards |
23.30 |
HRC Casino |
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