In collaboration with Hospitality Tech360
Join us onstage at the Hospitality Leaders Forum as we mark the official start of the trial phase, which brings together operators, suppliers and policymakers to test practical solutions to shared operational challenges.
Monday 30 March 2026 | Excel London
What is the Hospitality Innovation Lab?
Developed by the Hospitality Sector Council in partnership with corporate innovation leader L Marks, and the Department for Business & Trade (DBT), the Hospitality Innovation Lab is the first of a sector-wide programme designed to identify and trial bold new technology solutions that can boost productivity, empower teams and support long-term resilience across the hospitality sector.
The programme connects major operators, including Burger King UK, Punch Pubs, Bill’s Restaurant, Prezzo Italian, Azzurri Group, Beckford Group and Lincoln Green, with global startups, scaleups, and innovators at the forefront of technology to pilot practical solutions with real-world challenges facing hospitality businesses. Building on the digital and operational advances already reshaping the sector, the programme focuses on improving productivity, enabling teams to work more effectively and supporting sustainable business growth.
The aim is to create a structured pathway for innovation that supports operators while giving emerging technology providers the opportunity to test, refine and scale their solutions in live hospitality environments.
Discover Scalable Tech
Explore pilot-ready solutions designed to boost productivity and empower your teams.
Network With Industry Leaders
Connect with operators, innovators, and decision-makers shaping hospitality's future.
Why the Industry Needs This Now
Nick Powell, Portfolio Director, Hospitality Tech360, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week
Jane O’Riordan, Chair of Caravan Restaurants and Chair of the HSC Innovation Working Group
Join us onstage at the Hospitality Leaders Forum as we mark the official start of the trial phase.
🎤 Live Announcement Onstage
Join us 30 March at Excel London as Jane O’Riordan announces the technology providers selected for the trial phase live on the HT360 Hospitality Leaders Forum stage.
Chair of Caravan Restaurants and Chair of the HSC Innovation Working Group
With decades of experience at Nando's, Pizza Express, and more, Jane brings unparalleled expertise to the hospitality sector. At HT360, she'll announce the Tech Innovation Lab Trial Phase Launch on the Hospitality Leaders Forum stage.
