MCA events & conferences
MCA's annual programme of industry-leading events provides those working in the eating and drinking out sector with business critical insight and thought-leadership.
They bring operators, their suppliers and key players from inside and outside the industry together, and are a springboard for driving innovation and fostering rewarding commercial relationships.
If you are interested in sponsoring our events, please contact Alan Totten:
E: alan.totten@wrbm.com
T: 01293 610389
Next dates for your diary
Annual afternoon conference and dinner dedicated to the tenanted and leased pub sector. We will discuss the next stage of the sector’s development, strategy, relationships with tenants and legislation.
Speakers confirmed so far include Simon Townsend, chief executive, Ei Group; Lawson Mountstevens, managing director, Star Pubs & Bars; Clive Chesser, chief executive, Punch and Kevin Georgel, CEO, Admiral Taverns, hosting the dinner.
26 February 2019 – Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London
Afternoon conference and dinner
Celebrating the very best concepts and individuals in the UK eating and drinking out sector, the annual Retailers’ Retailer Awards bring the senior tier of the industry into one room to reward and recognise true excellence in the market. Votes come exclusively from senior executives within the sector.
27 March 2019 – The Guildhall, London
Save the date for later in 2019:
The Pub Conference
This annual full-day event provides pub operators and theirs suppliers and investors with insights from leading industry figures in the pub sector. It focuses on the trends and challenges shaping the UK pub market, as well as the factors for future success.
2 July 2019 – The HAC, London
The Restaurant Conference
Annual full-day event, attracting a 300-strong crowd of the sector’s senior executives. The event draws on expertise and insight from both inside and outside the industry to provide solutions to the sector’s challenges and a road map for the future of the market.
18 September 2019 – Marriott Grosvenor Square, London
The Marketing Conference
Dedicated to marketers in the eating and drinking out industry, the MCA Marketing Conference is a full-day annual event bringing together marketing experts from the 'giants' of the foodservice industry, as well as exciting emerging brands, to discuss innovative marketing ideas and the opportunities in the sector.
14 October 2019 – London
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