Hospo Hui, on 26 June, is an event for the whole industry, where you can meet face to face with your peers, listen to discussion on a range of the hottest industry topics and get ideas to take away and try in your business.
We all need some fresh inspiration from time to time and if you are looking at the reasons to come to Hospo Hui, here are a few of our favourites…
1. Cutting-edge research, emerging trends and innovative technologies – we’ll cover it all!
Events like Hospo Hui are overflowing with new ideas and innovations – even one snippet from each session taken and used to create changes in your business will have a big effect. Take the challenge to stay ahead of the competition – we know Hospo Hui will generate inspiration, spark innovation, and broaden your horizons!
2. Networking opportunities
Alongside the insights and discussion is the opportunity to connect with our hospo community – like-minded people with the same background and challenges as you!. Over lunch or break sessions you’ll meet new people and build connections. We know past Hospo Hui networking has lead to collaborations, partnerships, mentorships, job opportunities, and more.
3. International insights and local hospo heroes
You’ll benefit from hearing from a diverse group of presenters and panelists from a range of backgrounds and expertise. Hear from some of our local heroes sharing their ideas and thoughts. – Chand Sahrawhat, Al Brown, Rebecca Smidt, Krishna Botica, Stanley Henry, Kasey and Karena Bird and many more. They’ll be joined by international experts – including restaurant coach Chip Klose and food futurist Tony Hunter.
4. Sustainable strategies
The importance of sustainability has become a key focus for hospo businesses of all sizes, and for valid reasons. We’ve got a number of sessions tackling this important topic, including looking at how sustainable eating trends are evolving; looking to future food and 3D food printing; and how consciousness around our customer’s carbon footprint may be contributing to a renaissance in suburban dining.
5. Discussing solutions to workforce challenges
Hospo Hui addresses the industry’s hottest topics, with no bigger topic to address than our workforce challenges. Forget About Generation Z, how do we prepare for generation alpha will explore how businesses can effectively adapt and meet the needs of this upcoming generation as they enter our workforce, covering topics such as understanding the unique characteristics and preferences, strategies for attracting and retaining them, creating a supportive work environment that aligns with their values and expectations, and leveraging their technological fluency and digital skills.
To finish – Kāpiti cheese & refreshments!
We’ll wind up the day with some time to unravel the insights of the day, partake in some refreshments and the world’s greatest cheese board (we think). A highlight from Hospo Hui 22, we are bringing back the cheese in 23!
Key things you should know:
When? 26 June, 2023
Who is involved? The event is organised by the Restaurant Association, with some great support, and with the inolvement of over 50 local and international presenters and panelists. The content is tailored for the hospitality industry, so if you are an owner, or senior staff member in the industry, this event is for you!
Where? If you can make it face to face, we’d love to see you at Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane but you can also join online and join the sessions virtually over the day. If you miss any sessions, don’t worry you’ll also get a copy of the recordings after the event.
More info? Check this out.
