Hospitality businesses across Ireland are facing intense pressure.
Rising costs, staffing challenges, shifting guest expectations and sustainability demands are reshaping how operators run their businesses.
The old playbook is no longer enough.
Working harder isn’t the answer.
Working smarter is.
That’s why Hospitality Expo 2026 is putting Payments, Profit & Smarter Operations at the centre of this year’s programme.
The focus is on practical systems, tools and strategies that help operators protect margins and build resilient, future-ready businesses.
What You’ll Learn at HEX26
Across three live stages, Hospitality Expo 2026 delivers insight you can use immediately.
No jargon. No theory. Just real-world learning designed for hospitality professionals.
Sessions will explore:
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Smarter payment solutions that improve speed, transparency and the guest experience
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Cash-flow visibility and the financial metrics that matter in 2026
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Pricing strategies that protect margins without losing customers
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Operational systems across food & beverage, staffing and sustainability
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Technology that eases pressure instead of adding complexity
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Design and fit-out choices that support revenue, efficiency and profitability
Attendees will leave with tools and ideas they can apply straight away.
Hear from Industry Experts
The 2026 speaker line-up brings together experts tackling the sector’s biggest challenges head-on.
From cost control and operational resilience to leadership, culture and technology, these are conversations grounded in real experience.
Topics include:
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Economic resilience
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Revenue and pricing
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Changing customer behaviour
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Team development and retention
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Future-focused hospitality leadership
This is insight designed for operators, owners and decision-makers across the sector.
Welcoming the Licensed Vintners Association
Hospitality Expo 2026 is proud to welcome the Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) as a major partner.
Founded in 1817, the LVA is Ireland’s oldest trade association and the leading voice for Dublin’s publicans.
They represent hundreds of venues and more than 75% of the city’s pubs, supporting the licensed trade through advocacy, fair regulation and commercial leadership.
Their influence will be reflected across key discussions on sustainability, staffing, regulation and profitability throughout the event.
Why Attend Hospitality Expo 2026?
Because the future of hospitality depends on smarter decisions.
Better systems, not longer hours.
Smarter technology, not bigger risks.
Sustainable operations that still deliver profit.
If you work in payments, finance, operations, food & beverage, technology, sustainability, design or leadership, this is your room.
Join thousands of hospitality professionals preparing for what’s next at Hospitality Expo 2026. Register now for free.