We are delighted to announce the BBPA Conference 2025 – Unlocking Investment, Innovation and Growth, which will be held at The Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch London on 3rd June 2025.

The BBPA Annual Conference is back for its second year, bringing together the brightest minds and boldest voices in the UK's brewing and pub industries! This dynamic event is your gateway to exploring the strategies, trends, and innovations shaping the future of our sector. Through a series of engaging presentations, lively panel discussions, and insightful interviews with industry leaders, we’ll dive into the key themes of investment, innovation, and growth.

Chairman's Welcome
‍Nick Mackenzie, Chairman for BBPA

Keynote speech
Alex Norris MP, Under-Secretary of State for Local Growth

Investing in Breweries and Pubs for the Future
Peter Hansen, Partner at Sapient Finance
Clair Preston, COO for Greene King
Jenny Hanlon, Chief Executive Officer for Adnams
Lizzie Ryan-Podbury, Partner & Head of Investment for Imbiba

Innovations in the Pub Social Experience
Alex Harman, President of TOCA Social
Graham Hall, Chief Development Officer at Drake & Morgan
Louise Maclean, Business Development Director at Signature Pubs

Sir Tim Martin: The Wetherspoons Story
Sir Tim Martin, CEO for Wetherspoon

AI on the Menu: Transforming Pub Bookings and Operations
Glenn Tait, Product Director at Zonal

Forecasting the 2030 Drinks Portfolio
Mark Bentley, Business Development Director at Hospitality Data Insights
Kyle Le-Vins, Business Intelligence & Category at Carlsberg Britvic
Olivia Ferdi, Co-Founder of TRIP
Harvey Armstrong, CEO & Co-Founder of Prime Time Beer

Achieving Growth in a Challenging Climate
Jeremy Scorer, Licensed Trade Director for HIT Training
Neil Haywood, Operations Director, at Molson Coors
Mick Howard, Operations Director for Star Pubs

Closing Words by BBPA CEO
Emma McClarkin, CEO for BBPA