Program | HOSPONEXT

Explore the day at a glance and discover the sessions, activations, networking opportunities and live experiences shaping HospoNEXT.

From industry insights and innovation showcases to practical workshops and deal-making conversations, the program is designed to keep you inspired, connected and ahead of what’s next in hospitality.

8:30am – 9:30am	Exclusive access to Pub Leaders Summit attendees
9:30am – 5:30pm	HospoNEXT exhibition showcase incl HospoNEXT Stage, demos and more
10:00am – 10:20am	Opening Remarks and Presentation: The Four Forces Reshaping Australian Hotels, Pubs and Clubs Ben Williams, Group Director - Pubs, Clubs and Hotels, Oolio
10:20am – 10:40am	PR Today: What’s changed and does it still matter? David Wassermen and Olivia Rugless, Stanley House Studios
10:40am – 11:00am	Bars, Brands and Bottleshops: A conversation with Mikey Enright Andy Young, Managing Editor, TheShout and Bars & Cocktails
11:00am – 11:20am	Customer Service Excellence with Kieron Hunt, GM of The Pillars Molly Nicholas, Senior Journalist, Food and Beverage Media
11:20am – 11:40am	How AI Agents are Reshaping How Venues Roster Alex Ghiculescu, Founder & CTO, Tanda
11:40am – 12:00pm	Service and Staff Retention with Dre Walters Andy Young, Managing Editor, TheShout and Bars & Cocktails
12:00pm – 12:20pm	Driving Loyalty with Connected Customer Experiences Simon Mason (Chewzie) and Sarah Franklyn (Impact Data)
12:20pm – 12:40pm	Future Leaders Scholarship Announcement Join us at the HospoNEXT Stage Brought to you by
1:20pm – 2:00pm	Slice of Hospitality Masterclass Steven Payne, Allara Global
2:00pm – 2:20pm	FoodPEEPS: Connecting the Hospitality Industry Joey Pollio, Founder, FoodPEEPS Ivan Gomez, Partnerships & Engagement Director, FoodPeeps
2:20pm – 2:40pm	Good Times Tech: Connecting Through the Power of Play Stephen Wools, Ballers Clubhouse
2:40pm – 3:00pm	Creativity in trying times: How chefs are innovating to keep costs down with Alex Wong and Sebastien Lutaud Laura Box, Editor, Hospitality Magazine
3:00pm – 3:40pm	Straight to the Source Live Podcast with Colin Fassnidge Tawnya Bahr, Director, Straight to the Source
3:40pm – 3:50pm	Closing Remarks Ben Williams, Group Director - Pubs, Clubs and Hotels, Oolio
5:00pm – 5:30pm	Top 50 Gastro Pubs Awards Presentation Join us at the HospoNEXT Stage
5:30pm – 6:30pm	HospoHour Additional ticket and registration required. Brought to you by