
2025 Program Overview
Just as the hotel industry remains dynamic, so will the Pub Leaders’ Summit conference program! Expect a wide range of topics covering various facets of pub operations, including F&B, modern marketing, increasing venue profitability and more.
More details about the 2025 event will be available soon.
Monday 21 July – PLS Summit
Day One comprises of a full-day conference and showcase portion of the Pub Leaders Summit program. Join us to hear from leading operators and industry stakeholders on pressing topics, and experience the latest products and services designed to assist your pub operations.
8:30am | Registration and Showcase Networking including refreshments |
9:00am – 11:00am | Pub Leaders Summit – Part One |
11:00am – 11:30am | Morning Tea |
11:30am – 1:30pm | Pub Leaders Summit – Part Two |
1:30am – 2:30pm | Lunch |
2:00pm – 4:30pm | Pub Leaders Summit – Part Three |
4:30pm – 4:45pm | Future Leaders Scholarship Announcement |
4:45pm – 6:00pm | Networking Drinks |
*Program subject to change
Tuesday 22 July – Study Tour
Day Two is a half-day Hotel Study Tour across Queensland visiting a range of iconic venues and offering insight into how our most dynamic operators are running their venues. Transportation is included in your ticket—venues and timings to be confirmed.
The PLS Study Tour is for publicans and venue operations staff only. Due to limited numbers, suppliers are unable to register. Study Tour Pass can only be bought in conjunction with the Pub Leaders Summit Pass. | |
Venue 1 | The Lord Stanley |
Venue 2 | The Grand View Hotel |
Venue 3 | To be confirmed |
*Program subject to change
View the 2024 Program Overview below.
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Day Two is the full-day conference and showcase portion of the Pub Leaders Summit program. Join us to hear from leading operators and industry stakeholders on pressing topics, and experience the latest products and services designed to assist your pub operations.
8:30am – 9:00am | Registration and Showcase Networking including refreshments |
9:00am | Opening |
9:15am – 10:15am |
Keynote: The Outlook for Consumer Spending and The Pub Market
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10:15am -10:45am |
Modern Marketing: AI, TikTok and Placemaking Moderated by: Vanessa Cavasinni, Managing Editor, Australian Hotelier & Club Management
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10:45am – 11:00am |
Lessons from the UK
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11:00am – 11:30am | Morning Tea |
11:30am – 11:45am |
How Can I Make My Venue Profitable?
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11:45am – 12:15pm |
Adaptive and Viable Business Models Moderated by: Vanessa Cavasinni, Managing Editor, Australian Hotelier & Club Management
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12:15pm – 12:30pm |
Cyber Security in Hospitality – Top 5 Threats and Top 5 Actions
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12:30pm – 1:00pm |
Does Your Data Breach Pass the Pub Test?
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1:00pm – 1:30pm |
In Focus: Entertainment Moderated by: Vanessa Cavasinni, Managing Editor, Australian Hotelier & Club Management
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1:30pm – 1:40pm |
Pub Trivia Brought to you by: |
1:40pm – 2:40pm | Lunch |
2:40pm – 3:10pm |
In Focus: Shifting Beverage Consumption Moderated by: Paul Wootton, Managing Director, Food & Beverage Media
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3:10pm – 3:25pm |
Evolving Consumer Expectations and How Pubs Can Rise to the Occasion
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3:30pm – 4:00pm |
Getting Stuck In: The Dining Experience Moderated by: Paul Wootton, Managing Director, Food & Beverage Media
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4:00pm – 4:30pm |
Buying in: Next Gen Leadership Moderated by: Vanessa Cavasinni, Managing Editor, Australian Hotelier & Club Management
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4:30pm – 4:45pm |
Future Leaders Scholarship Announcement and Closing Presented by
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4:45pm – 6:00pm | Networking Drinks Presented By![]() |
*Topics and program subject to change.