A complete list of topics for the 2023 HospoFuture Expo has been revealed, featuring influential figures from the hospitality industry and beyond.
The upcoming HospoFuture Expo, organised by the Australian Hotels Association Victoria, is scheduled to take place at the W Hotel in Melbourne on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023.
Keynote Speaker – Julie Hirsch Julie Hirsch is an award-winning social entrepreneur and innovator, recognised as Telstra’s Victorian Business-Woman of the Year and named on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. A respected figure in impact-led innovation, she combines global challenges with customer needs, resulting in ground-breaking products and services that prioritise social good in their business model.
Good Talent Media is a full-service communications and PR agency in Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland, NZ. Led by a team of ex-journalists with decades of experience, Founder and Director Tony Nicholls, and Principal Consultant John Sullivan will present on Marketing and PR Trends, with a focus on the power of story telling and key tactics to drive consumers to your venues.
Tess Myers from Australia’s leading tap order and pay platform ‘me&u‘, will be delivering a presentation on “The Modern Customer.” The talk will primarily focus on an extensive white paper that gazes into what hospitality will look like in ten years time. Attendees will get the opportunity to uncover what the pubs of 2032 will look like, along with the trends that are expected to redefine what it means ‘to go out.’
We will be also be joined by Senior Fixed Interest Strategist at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Philip Brown, as he provides a comprehensive Economic Market Outlook. With years of expertise in analysing financial markets and economic trends, Philip will offer valuable insights into the current state of the economy and its potential impact on our dynamic industry.
We will also be in conversation with Now Book It, who are hosting a panel that discusses data- what it is and how hospitality venues can collect and use it to their advantage. The panel will disucss different types of data, ways to protect and back it up for future use in your business.
Led by Will Weijers, an FMCG Insights Professional and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia, “Key Stats and Beverage Trends” reveals fascinating insights. Topics include the non-alcoholic market, low calorie/high percentage drinks, emerging beverage trends, on tap versus real cocktails, and pricing strategies. This session provides valuable insights for navigating the dynamic beverage industry.
Programs like chatbots, predictive analytics, and facial recognition offer benefits such as efficiency, cost savings, and personalized experiences. By strategically implementing AI in areas like customer service and data analysis, hospitality businesses can streamline operations and gain a competitive edge. Stay tuned for an announcement of an expert speaker who will explore AI’s potential in hospitality.
Visit our website for further updates as we continue to announce additional speakers for the Expo. In addition, the trade show at the event will provide you with the opportunity to directly explore the top-notch products and services in the industry.
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