10:30

PANEL:

The Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality

A deep dive into what trends in hospitality and tourism are facing us in 2026, why trends matter and which ones to maximise with.

 11:30

In Conversation With:

Hospitality Heroes: Anthony O’Toole

Join Anthony as he chats with Dee Laffan about creating a food production company from the ground up, and The Commerical Power of Place: how businesses can use place-based thinking to shape brand, loyalty and experience, and how to use insights to stand out from the crowd.

 12:00

PANEL:

The Future of the Irish Pub

A deep dive into current trends effecting Irish pub culture.

 14:00

STANDALONE SPEAKER:

Upselling Irish Drinks in the Irish Hospitality Sector

Strengthening the Irish range of drinks in your hospitality venue isn’t just fulfilling market demand, it also enhances your food offering and can easily increase your turnover. In this presentation, Oisín Davis of Great Irish Beverages outlines different strategies around how this can be done.

14:30

Panel:

New Technology Behind the Bar Counter

Exploring the new smart optics app and other technology behind the bar.

 15:30

Panel:

The Irish food trend

Irish restaurants, chefs and food have hit the global stage with a bang in the past year, more than ever. It has been covered across social media platforms, print features and TV show. And with the GB & Ireland Michelin Guide Awards taking place yesterday in Dublin, we ask the question, why? And how can businesses maximise on it for potential growth.

10:30

Panel:

Using AI for meaningful impact in hospitality

Hear from Square Sellers about how they have used AI to reduce admin time and costs for their businesses and focus on growth instead. 

11:00

STANDALONE SPEAKER

Energy: Hospitality’s Most Controllable Cost

Using real hospitality case studies, this talk shows how businesses are cutting energy costs with clear, practical actions you can implement immediately.

11:30

PANEL:

Ireland 2030

Our panel of experts share insights on what might be coming down the line for Irish hospitality, food, drinks and tourism in the next 4 years and how to prepare for it.

12:30

PANEL:

Key factors in ensuring your brand story’s success

How the relationship between public relations, media and hospitality is evolving into the future and what the key factors are to ensure your brand story’s success.

14:00

PANEL:

Real Connections: Mastering Authentic Social Media for Hospitality

In a time where AI is making us doubt online content, explore how genuine storytelling, user-generated content, and meaningful engagement creates trust and builds lasting guest relationships on social media

15:00

STANDALONE SPEAKER:

Decarbonisation of the Gas Network

Highlighting the important work being undertaken to decarbonise Ireland’s gas network, the key technologies being deployed to achieve it and how we can help decarbonise consumers within the hospitality sector.

15:30

Panel:

Hospitality Reimagined: How AI is Shaping Guest Experience

AI is transforming every corner of hospitality, from guest experiences and personalisation to smarter operations and business growth. Here, we separate the hype from reality – practical AI tools you can use now.