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Influential hospitality leader Kate Nicholls OBE to speak at EAG Expo
Organisers of January’s EAG Expo, incorporating the Social Immersive Entertainment Expo and the London Casino and Gaming Show have achieved a major coup with confirmation that Kate Nicholls OBE, Chair of UKHospitality will be bringing her unrivalled industry experience and expertise to January’s flagship show for the out of home entertainment sector.
Kate, who has been the most influential advocate for the sector since the launch of UKHospitality in 2018 will be part of the panel at EAG’s popular Pub Summit which will be discussing the latest trends, challenges and opportunities impacting the on-trade and the role of pay-to-play gaming, music and entertainment equipment in boosting footfall, retaining customers and generating crucial revenue streams for PubCos and licensees.
Welcoming the addition of Kate Nicholls to the roster of industry experts who will be present at EAG, show Chairman Nick Harding stated: “Kate served as CEO of UKHospitality before moving to the role of Chair. During the Covid lockdowns she served as a powerful voice representing the industry to government and has been a progressive advocate for the broadly based hospitality sector which encompasses venues including pubs, piers, amusements parks, attractions, AGCs and FECs.
“She sits on the Government’s Tourism, Hospitality, and Food & Drink Sector Councils, and is also the Chair of the Institute of Licensing, a board member of Best Bar None, and a trustee of Hospitality Action and Springboard. Prior to joining UKHospitality she worked as CEO and Strategic Affairs Director of the Association of Licenced Multiple Retailers (ALMR).
“The Pub Summit is one of the most popular educational and networking events at EAG and represents another reason for more industry professionals to attend the exhibition and access the 100+ exhibitors on the show floor.
“The participation of tier 1 thought leaders such as Kate Nicholls and the licensing expert David Lucas represent a major endorsement of the growing influence and reputation enjoyed by EAG Expo and the co-located Social Immersive Entertainment Expo and the London Casino and Gaming Show.”
EAG Organisers continue to elevate the show experience with the appointment of the Gamechangers Organisation to curate the Social Immersive Entertainment Expo speaker and educational programme. Gamechangers Organisation is the membership body for the competitive socialising sector and will be bringing its expert insight, contacts and network to SIE Expo.
Full details of the seminar programme across EAG Expo, Social Immersive Entertainment Expo and the London Casino and Gaming Show will be published shortly. The programme features short business- critical sessions designed to provide attendees with practical ‘take-outs’ which complement the show floor experience.