Takeaway & Restaurant Innovation Expo 2016 to kick off in September
The premier event for takeaway and restaurant owners will launch on September 27th & 28th, at ExCeL London.
Over 300 leading suppliers, 150 expert speakers, workshops, the Innovation Awards, 1-2-1 advice, and panel sessions will be present for the duration of the event, as well as the following features:
The Delivery Zone will be providing a wealth of information and guidance on the best delivery options for guests. The area includes suppliers of the transport to get food to the hungry household as well as the packaging to keep it safe in the process.
The Drinks Zone presents some of the most cutting edge and inspiring concepts and developments in drinks products and supplies. Amongst the numerous exhibitors at the show will be leading suppliers of drinks machinery, vending machines, and design.
The FoodTalk Radio Show will be hosted by Sue Nelson and Paul Andrews. It will include interviews with some new and innovative exhibitors, gaining insights into the concepts behind their products, services, and business.
The Networking Area will be providing a networking platform that’s unparalleled in scope, diversity, and opportunities to build new relationships and connections with industry professionals from all over the UK and Europe.
And finally, The 2016 Takeaway Innovation Awards. Comprised of four different awards categories; Kitchen, Drinks, Products, and Takeaway Innovation. The judges of the awards range throughout the two days and include influential industry figures such as:
- Ben Taylor (Head of Operations at Nandos)
- Graham Cordfield (Managing Director of Just Eat)
- John Azelwood (CDO at Pizza Hut)
- Mark Fabes (Vice President of Technology at Starbucks)
- Chris Fung (Ex-CEO & Co-Creator at Crussh)
- And many more…
The Live Debates, which will run over the two days, covers eight diverse and relevant topics including the future of delivery, sustainability, franchising, health and safety, and much more. Leaders of companies such as Just Eat, the Food Standards Agency, and Delivery Mates will be open for a question and answer portion.