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QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2025

June 16, 2025 | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM | Park Plaza Victoria London, UK

OVERVIEW QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2025

New challenges present new opportunities for businesses to innovate. Changing consumer preferences, the rise of new technology, and evolving consumption behaviour have brought out the best in the quick-service restaurant industry. This year, we bring together the industry’s biggest movers and shakers to discuss the broader issues in the QSR industry and find out how to build the restaurant of the future, today.

The event will also witness the celebration of the best and brightest through the QSR Media UK Awards, which recognise the achievements of the top brands, operators, and individuals who have brought outstanding innovation to the industry.

Join us in London for the QSR Media UK Conference & Awards 2025.

To check our awards page, click here.

Conference Date:
Jun 16, 2025

SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

Alasdair Murdoch

Alasdair Murdoch

CEO

Burger King UK

Will Stratton-Morris

Will Stratton-Morris

CEO

Caffè Nero

Ian Cranna

Ian Cranna

General Manager

Taco Bell UK & Europe

Anya Mackessy

Anya Mackessy

Head of Marketing & E-Commerce

Paul UK
 

Nicholas Kleiner

Nicholas Kleiner

Founder & CEO

Sandwich Sandwich 

Representative

Representative

YouMeSushi

Representative

Representative

Gong Cha

EVENT PROGRAMME

*Subject to change

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Networking Registration

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM - Welcome Remarks

9:05 AM - 9:25 AM    Trends report / Economist report

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM    International Keynote 

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM    Leader’s Panel

This panel convenes leading figures from the UK's quick-service and fast-casual restaurant sectors to address the pressing challenges operators are encountering in 2025. Amidst a backdrop of rising operational costs, including increased energy bills and inflation, many establishments are grappling with financial difficulties, leading to closures across the industry. Panellists will delve into shifting consumer behaviours, such as heightened price sensitivity and growing demand for healthier options, as well as the integration of emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and customer engagement

  • Will Stratton-Morris, CEO, Caffe Nero
  • Guy Meakin, President & Managing Director, Krispy Kreme UK & Ireland 


10:15 AM - 10:45 AM    Morning Break

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM    Speaking Session

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM  CEO Fireside Chat

  • Alasdair Murdoch, CEO, Burger King

11:35 AM - 12:05 AM    Speaking Session

12:05 AM - 1:05 PM    Lunch Break

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM    Awards Programme

2:05 PM - 2:25 PM    Marketing case study

2:25 PM - 2:45 PM    Sandwich Sandwich speaking session

  • Nick Kleiner, Founder & CEO, Sandwich Sandwich

2:45 PM - 3:10 PM   Marketing panel

This panel brings together top marketing leaders from the UK’s quick-service and fast-casual restaurant industry to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in 2025. As rising costs, shifting consumer behaviours, and digital transformation reshape the landscape, panellists will explore innovative strategies to drive customer engagement, build brand loyalty, and maximise marketing impact.

  • Anya Mackessy, Head of Marketing and E-commerce, Paul UK
  • Siobhan Randles, Marketing Manager, Auntie Anne's

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM    Afternoon Break

3:40 PM - 4:55 PM    Speaking Session 

3:55 PM - 4:10 PM    Speaking Session 

4:10 PM - 4:30 PM    Panel Session

4:30 PM - End of Programme
 

CONTACT US

For more details, contact:

Alexis Prado

+65 3158 1386

[email protected]

SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

Alasdair Murdoch

Alasdair Murdoch

CEO

Burger King UK

Will Stratton-Morris

Will Stratton-Morris

CEO

Caffè Nero

Ian Cranna

Ian Cranna

General Manager

Taco Bell UK & Europe

Anya Mackessy

Anya Mackessy

Head of Marketing & E-Commerce

Paul UK
 

Nicholas Kleiner

Nicholas Kleiner

Founder & CEO

Sandwich Sandwich 

Representative

Representative

YouMeSushi

Representative

Representative

Gong Cha