Agenda
The MCA Food-to-Go Conference 2019 will be take place in February 2019. To be the first to hear about our 2019 programme, please register your interest by emailing hospitality.events@wrbm.com.
In the meantime, you can access the highlights of the MCA Food-to-go Conference 2018, including key presentation slides from our speakers.
VIEW THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MCA FOOD TO GO CONFERENCE 2018
2018 Agenda:
9.30 – Registration
10.00 – Welcome
Mark Wingett, Head of Events Content, MCA
10.05
MCA sector overview
Simon Stenning, Executive Director, MCA
Simon will reveal the key findings from the MCA 2018 food-to-go market report, including consumer behaviour changes, product trends, levers for growth and forecast for future changes.
10.25
Landmarks and landscapes
Julian Metcalfe, Founder, Itsu
Julian will discuss why 2018 will be a big year for his healthy, Asian-inspired concept, including how it has become a £100m-turnover business; its plans for further growth in the regions and its launch in the US. The co-founder of Pret A Manger will also provide his thoughts on the wider food-to-go market.
10.45
Loyalty
Hannah Squirrell, Customer Director, Greggs
Hannah will take a look behind the success of Greggs’ Rewards loyalty app, and how it contributes to the company placing the customer at the heart of its business.
11.00
AI and Data
Krister Kristiansen, Managing Director, Attensi UK & Global Sector Director, Retail
AI and data-driven people development – the impact on revenues, engagement and customer experiences.
11.15 – 11.45 – Morning coffee break
11.45
Digital loyalty
Tim Mason, CEO, Eagle Eye
Driving the digital revolution in Food to Go.
12.00
Soft drinks
Steve Kearns, Managing Director, Cawston Press
Key opportunities and trends.
12.15
Concepts to watch. MCA highlights concepts we believe will be shaping the sector over the next few years.
Maurice Abboudi, Co-Founder, K10
The London-based sushi concept.
12.30
Concepts to watch
Max Hilton-Jenvey, Global Head of Franchise, Chopstix
The fast-growing noodle bar chain.
12.45
Concepts to watch
Nick Popovici, Co-Founder, Vita Mojo
The ultra-personalised food-tech restaurant.
1.00 – 2.00 – Lunch
2.00
Evolving food & beverage
Simon Burdess, Director of Foodservice, Waitrose
Simon will focus on how the leading food store operator is evolving its F&B offer and increasing its in-store foodservice options to meet consumer needs.
2.15
Convenience shoppers
Jill Livesey, Managing Director, HIM
How to influence the convenience shopper in less than 60 seconds.
2.30
Pricing, marketing & culture
Florence Graham-Dixon, Head of Innovation, JLL Foodservice Consulting
Under the bonnet of the food-to-go sector – exploring pricing strategies, cost-effective marketing and the returns on investment, which can be achieved through a company’s people culture.
2.45 – 3.05 – Afternoon coffee break
3.05
Innovative partnerships
Jonathan Robinson, Group Business Development Director, SSP
Jonathan will discuss how SSP goes about picking its F&B partners (incl. Pret, Jamie Oliver and YO! Sushi), as well as the challenges and opportunities it faces working in high footfall locations.
3.20
International growth
Gerry Ford, Founder & Group Chief Executive, Caffè Nero
MCA talks to Gerry Ford about the continuing growth of his c860-strong business, how it now operates across eight countries, its growth in the US, the key factors behind how it has achieved 80 consecutive quarters of positive like-for-like sales and what the future holds for the company.
3.45 – Conference closes
The 2018 edition of the “UK Food-to-go market report” from MCA was launched at the MCA food-to-go conference on 7 Feb and gives quality market intelligence to operators and suppliers seeking to advance their position in the food-to-go market. For pricing information and the full table of contents, please contact Laura Bicknell on 01293 610343 or email laura.bicknell@mca-insight.com.
