Upcoming conferences

The Future of Pub Retailing 2009

Confronting the challenges, building for tomorrow

M&C Report's annual conference for senior executives and those involved in strategic thinking in the pub sector.

The Future of Pub Retailing 2009, produced by M&C Report will see key industry commentators and pertinent stakeholders come together to analyse and debate the key issues confronting the pub industry and its business leaders in these challenging times, mapping out the future of the pub sector.

Topics covered will include: finance and the economy; the future of the beer tie; consumers, the changing role of the pub in people's lives and how the best operators are innovating; and the image of the pub industry - as a consumer proposition, a mass employer of the workforce and a positive contributor to society.

This year's conference is taking place on Thursday 1st October at the Andaz Hotel, Liverpool Street, London.

For more information and to book your place visit www.foodanddrinkevents.com/mcreport

Restaurant 2009

Navigating the present, building for the future

M&C Report's annual conference for business leaders in the UK eating out market.

Produced by M&C Report, Restaurant 2009 will focus on: current issues; the future; and the fundamentals that apply no matter where we are in the business cycle - such as innovation and people. Given the twin challenges of trading through today while focusing on the future, there has probably never been a more important time for senior people to collaborate with peers to confront the challenges, discuss the issues and explore ideas.

This year's conference is taking place on Thursday 5th November at The Mayfair Hotel, Stratton Street, London.

For more information and to book your place visit www.foodanddrinkevents.com/mcreport

Digital Future

Capitalising on the powerful technologies shaping the eating and drinking out market

Produced by M&C Report, this conference will help anyone involved in running a multiple-outlet restaurant, pub or bar to build a deeper understanding of the many ways technology can transform the top and bottom lines of their business.

Attending the conference will help you understand how to apply digital marketing techniques to your operation and learn how consumers' purchasing decisions are increasingly shaped by targeted offerings. You will also hear about the technologies that are being applied to the hospitality sector on site and which are delivering the biggest ROI.

The conference takes place on Tuesday 10th November at The Mayfair Hotel, Stratton Street, London.

For more information and to book your place visit

www.foodanddrinkevents.com/mcreport