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Tech Leaders Panel Discussion: Separating Tech Hype from Reality in UK Hospitality
- Industry leaders debate hype long-term adoption
- Operator and investor perspectives on ROI and decision making on spend
- Investment Profitability
- Clarity on CAPEX OPEX payback
- Emerging trends in guest expectations across the UK market
Moderator: Nicholas Wyatt, Head of R&A – Travel & Tourism, GlobalData
More panellists will be announced
UK vs. Europe: Market Deep Dive into Hotel Market Trends
- Overview of the EU market trends and prominent technologies
- Economic drivers, regulations and major trends in the UK
- UK specific trends, opportunities and challenges
Beyond PCI Compliance: Why a Passed Audit Doesn’t Mean You’re Secure
Session 1: Key Trends (1/2)
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Plant-Based Performance: Enhancing Texture and Nutrition
- Using potato-based starches and proteins to create perfect creaminess and “melt” in dairy alternatives
- Replacing modified starches and additives with natural, functional ingredients for a shorter, friendlier label.
- Fortifying high-protein formulations without compromising on taste or stable shelf-life.
Senior representative, Avebe
Morning Refreshments and Networking
End of Conference
Closing Keynote – Gen Z & The 0% ABV Revolution: Engineering Mouthfeel and Flavour Science for Sober-Curious Youth
- Identifying what percentage of Gen Z consumers drink alcohol
- Abstinence rates are rising: How are brands pivoting from simple alcohol replacements to complex, botanical-forward formulations?
- Analysing dealcoholisation techniques and flavour engineering that mimic the exact mouthfeel, viscosity, and aromatics of traditional full-strength spirits