2026 Program Overview
The Pub Leaders’ Summit is designed with today’s pubs in mind. Reflecting the fast-moving nature of the industry, this year’s agenda covers a wide range of topics across every corner of pub operations. From food and beverage innovation to driving venue profitability and operational excellence, the program delivers practical insights, fresh thinking, and real-world solutions to help pub leaders thrive in a competitive market.
DAY ONE – Pub Leaders Summit
Monday 13 July 2026
Day one features a full-day conference at the Pub Leaders’ Summit, where hospitality operators and industry stakeholders discuss pressing topics affecting the sector, alongside HospoNEXT, a free showcase of the latest products and services designed to support your pub operations.
| Time | PUB LEADERS SUMMIT | HospoNEXT |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Registration and HospoNEXT including refreshments | Exclusive access to Pub Leaders Summit attendee's |
| 9:00am – 9:10am | Welcome and Opening Address | HospoNEXT exhibition showcase including XXXXX |
| 9:10am – 10:45am | Pub Leaders Summit Part I | |
| 10:45am – 11:15am | Morning Tea | |
| 11:15am – 1:30pm | Pub Leaders Summit Part II | |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Lunch | |
| 2:30pm – 9:10am | Pub Leaders Summit Part III | |
| 4:10pm – 4:20pm | Future Leaders Scholarship Announcement Sponsored by Allara Global and Carlton and United Beverages |
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| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | Networking Drinks |
*Program subject to change
2025 Study Tour 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.
DAY 2 – Study Tour
Tuesday 22 July
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. | |
| 9:00am | Depart Eaton Hills |
| 9.25am – 10.10am | VENUE 1: Dakabin Hotel |
| 11.15am – 11.55am | VENUE 2: The Grand View Hotel |
| 12.10pm – 1.10pm | VENUE 3: Lord Stanley Hotel |
| 1.10pm | Return to Eaton Hills |
*Program subject to change