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.

Industry update and global trends
Michael Jones, Editor, Foodservice Consultant Magazine
In constant conversation with the world's biggest hospitality providers and the foodservice equipment manufacturers that
supply them.  Michael will share his collated views on global food and equipment trends and how we can expect them to 
impact on the UK.

Front of House Design Trends 
How restaurant design is going to change over the next decade and its impact on light and heavy equipment requirements.
Claire Smith, ABDA Design 
Tansin Blankley, ABDA Design

Kitchen and FOH technology in use
Mark Reynolds, Regional Executive Chef Levy UK and Chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs
Levy UK and Compass Group are at the cutting edge of both technology in the kitchen and in their interaction with customers,
particularly in the fast moving transactions that major event venues require.  Mark will share how they are using the technology
and the benefits it brings.

Morning Keynote
Dr Peter Stadelmann, Chairman of the Executive Board (CEO) of RATIONAL AG
Running one of the world's biggest foodservice equipment companies is a major challenge.  In conversation with Michael Jones
Dr Stadelmann will share his views on the future of the global industry.

Food to go trends
Matt Cundrick, Founder, FTG Navigator
Consumers are demanding faster, more convenient and varied food on the move.  How will this change, grow and evolve in the next few years and how should foodservice equipment providers adapt to it.

AI from an operator’s perspective
Tim Davies, CEO, Projekt Rising 
An afternoon on the impact of AI on the hospitality industry starts with a brief overview of how operators in the UK are looking to exploit it. 

Ethics, policy, governance and regulation – understanding how to use AI
Chang Ge, Head Lecturer at Lincoln University 
Using AI is a potential minefield for businesses with the risk of breaking laws and regulations a real fear.  Understanding what to look out for and how to ensure you maximise opportunities without putting your business at risk. 

How Google is using AI?
James Shaw, Global Programs Design Lead, Google
Google are at the forefront of AI technology.  James will share how this is being used in their own catering operations.

AI Panel Session
Chaired by Tim Davies
Panellists: Chang Ge, James Shaw, Emanuela Delgado
The afternoons presenters will come together to debate key issues and answer delegate questions.

Motivational session
Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards
A man who needs no introduction will share his story in an inspirational end to the 2025 conference.