About this Event
NextGen Masterclass x Tech Refresh Mashup, sponsored by Falcon Foodservice Equipment
This one-off event brings together a NextGen Masterclass and FEA technical insight across two one-hour sessions. FEA Technical and Policy Director Luke Slater will open with a look at what’s cooking for the sector, exploring the impact of changing regulation, skills, data, security, AI, energy, competence and financial pressures.
The second session will feature Henry Francis, Senior Strategy & Projects Manager at Deliveroo, as part of the NextGen Masterclass. Henry will share his journey from front-of-house roles to leading global operations strategy and execution across Deliveroo’s HOP grocery dark stores and Editions delivery-only kitchen businesses, overseeing a combined budget of more than £24m across around 400 people and 50+ sites in the UK, France, Italy and the UAE.
What to expect
FEA Tech Refreshes are curated to keep you up to date with what's on the horizon and sector insights that could affect the day-to-day running of your business operations. NextGen Masterclasses are all about bringing people together, sharing knowledge, sparking ideas, and building the relationships that power this industry. Whether you’re just getting started or already bringing valuable experience, this is your space to connect and contribute.
Free to attend for FEA members, Arena Members, ZCF members, and FCSI members
This event is free-to-attend for FEA members and Arena members. Our NextGen events are tailored to support career development, and we are keen to attract new starters and fresh faces so please share the event details with your internal network.
We are building a community to shape the future of foodservice.
Location
This event will take place in the Taylor Suite, situated on the ground floor.
Important - Please Read
The NextGen Masterclass x Tech Refresh Mashup is a free-to-attend event and is not part of the FEA Industry Conference programme. To attend FEA Industry Conference events, also taking place at Staverton Park Hotel 18-19 November, delegates need to purchase an applicable conference ticket.
Conference packages can be purchased here: https://ow.ly/WXUH50ZNY9t
FEA Annual General Meeting
The FEA AGM takes place following the NextGen Masterclass x Tech Refresh Mashup at 15:45 in the County Suite, also on the ground floor on the other side of the hotel. Only FEA members are eligible to attend the FEA AGM.
Agenda
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Doors open
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:20 PM
Introduction to the session
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:15 PM
Tech Refresh
Host: Luke Slater, FEA Technical and Policy Director
Info: FEA Technical and Policy Director, Luke Slater, will open with a look at what’s cooking for the sector, exploring the impact of changing regulation, skills, data, security, AI, energy, competence and financial pressures.
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
NextGen Masterclass: Henry Francis CFSP, Deliveroo
Host: Hosted by Chris Stevens, NextGen Leadership Team
Info: Henry will share his journey from front-of-house roles to leading global operations strategy and execution across Deliveroo’s HOP grocery dark stores and Editions delivery-only kitchen businesses, overseeing a combined budget of more than £24m across around 400 people and 50+ sites in the UK, France, Italy and the UAE.
Event venue & nearby stays
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club, Daventry Road, Daventry, United Kingdom
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