Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play & Awards 25

Lighthouse Theatre, London, SE5

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Wednesday

21

May

2025

Wednesday

21

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Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play & Awards 25

Lighthouse Theatre, London, SE5

 | 

Wednesday

21

May

2025

Wednesday

21

-

 | 

10:30am - 11pm

Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play & Awards 25

Lighthouse Theatre, London, SE5

Wednesday

21

May

2025

Wednesday

21

-

10:30am - 11pm

About

The 5th annual Competitive Socialising: The Power of Play took over as the ultimate highlight of the hospitality industry calendar. Co-hosted by Home Leisure Direct and Inntegra, this iconic conference celebrated the vibrant, fast-growing world of competitive socialising.

The day was full insight, innovation, and inspiration tailored for operators, from local pubs to dedicated activity venues, who want to make waves in the competitive socialising scene. The day’s packed agenda featured a dynamic lineup of speakers, including industry leaders, trailblazers, and seasoned operators who will share their expertise on thriving in this booming space.

With 30+ cutting-edge products on freeplay and expert demonstrations by Home Leisure Direct, attendees were able to explore the latest trends, discover game-changing products, and learn actionable strategies to elevate your offerings.

Donate to the mental health charity MIND

The proceeds from all operator tickets were donated directly to the mental health charity MIND - with over £3,000 raised!

Speaker Line-up

Graham Cook, Chairman for Gamechangers Organisation

Molly Davis, Head of Communications for BII

Oliver Raison, Co-Founder for F1® Arcade

Roger Bunce, Sales Director for Home Leisure Direct
Jade Craig, CEO for Gamechangers Organisation

Brad Nobbs, CEO for Booked It
Filipe Bourne, Head of Sales for Lucky Voice;
Hayleigh Affleck, Marketing Manager for The Cube / Urban Playground
Victoria Gottschalk
, Head of Marketing for Lane7

Ben Warren, Commercial Director for Professionals at Play

Matt Eley, Editor-in-chief for The Oracle
Dawn Clarke
, Head of Electronic Leisure for Mitchells & Butlers
Bob Webb, Director of Co-So

Dan Brookman, CEO for Airship Toggle
Shayne Paige, Head of Sales at NQ64
Jordan Capps, Head of Sales at All Star Lanes
Elle Rankin, Head of Marketing & Sales for Boulebar UK

Nick Moran, Co-Founder & Creative Director for Phantom Peak

Jo Lynch, Account Director for KAM Insight

Rosie Lewis-Marsh, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Consultant & Board Member for Hospitality Titans

Dorothea Jones, Inclusion Strategist, ADHD UK Ambassador and Founder of Inclusivation

Steve Wools, Co-Founder for Ballers Clubhouse (Australia)

Competitive Socialising Awards
Presented live on stage

Immersive Karaoke Experience
Our AV Partners Singpods will have their fully immersive SingPods on site and ready for you to sing your favourites!

European Cup Final
Live on stage thanks to TNT Sports

Live Quiz
On stage with Kwizzbit TNT Sports

Darts Competition
Home Leisure Direct
offer you the opportunity to win your height in beer from Butcombe Brewery

DJ Session
DJ Leona Graham takes the stage courtesy of GigRealm

Monster Stage Show
Hosted by Monster Energy

Tickets

General Admission Tickets
Tickets to attend both the Power of Play day conference, and the evening portion, including the Awards.

For Operators - £14.99
For venue operators in the hospitality space. All proceeds from tickets go to raising money for the mental health charity Mind.

For Suppliers - £299
Tickets for suppliers to the hospitality industry.

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Evening Only Tickets
Tickets to attend just the evening portion of the day, including the Awards.

For Operators - £9.99
All proceeds from tickets go to raising money for the mental health charity Mind.

For Suppliers - £159
Tickets for suppliers to the hospitality industry.

Attendees

1200

Partners

45

Speakers

23

Raised for Charity

£

3000

Trailblazing Lineup

The day’s packed agenda features a dynamic lineup of speakers, including industry leaders, trailblazers, and seasoned operators who will share their expertise on thriving in this booming space.

Need to network? Take advantage of specially curated quiet networking zones, designed to connect you with peers and experts in a productive and relaxed setting.

Celebrate and Play Evening

As day turns to night, the energy ramps up with an unmissable evening celebration. Enjoy hands-on access to all the gaming tech, sip on the trendiest drinks, savor delicious food offerings, and revel in entertainment like live DJs, darts competitions, and a stage-hosted pub quiz.

Get Involved

The evening culminates in the highly anticipated Competitive Socialising Awards 2025, spotlighting the industry’s best across 10 hotly contested categories—from “Best Activity” to “Tastiest Menu.” Who will take home the top prizes? The competition is fiercer than ever.

With thanks to our event partners

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Cancellation Policy

Tickets may be cancelled for a full refund up until 4 weeks prior to the event start date. Please note that tickets cancelled within 4 weeks leading to the event will not be eligible for a refund. For all ticket inquiries and cancellations, please email hiya@inntegra.co.uk.

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