Thursday 25th June 2026

The future of UK pubs, distilled in one day


The UK pub sector is on track to reach a value of £25.7bn by 2028F, with net outlet growth expected by 2027F (source: Lumina Intelligence, 2025).

Resilient, community‑led and increasingly innovative, the sector continues to evolve as consumer behaviours change. The Pub Conference showcases sector growth drivers through a focused day of leader interviews, presentations and panels. The programme explores innovation across food and drink, formats and experiences, as well as the keys to building productive teams.

The 2026 agenda will feature senior voices from leading operators including Urban Pubs & Bars, Loungers, Craft Union Pub Company, Punch Pubs & Co, Amber Taverns, Butcombe Group, Ardent Pub Company, McMullen's and more.

This annual c-suite conference is a must attend day of actionable insight, senior networking and relationship building for operators, investors, sector watchers and suppliers.

Limited spaces available

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Featured Speakers

Frazer Grimbleby
managing director
Craft Union Pub Company
Chantelle Christy
director of people and culture
Drake & Morgan
Chris Hill
chief executive officer
Urban Pubs and Bars
James Baer
chairman
Amber Taverns Ltd
Laura Cavendish
group people director
Punch Pubs & Co
Nick Pring
founder
Urban Pubs and Bars
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What our clients say...

"Always useful to hear from industry leaders about what they are up to or planning for the year ahead"

"Always an invaluable insight into the Pub sector; highlighting key trends, growth opportunities and aspirational developments."

Jeremy Scorer HIT Training Ltd

"I think it interesting to take the pulse of some of the UKs major businesses and how they are planning"

"An excellent selection of knowledgeable and experienced speakers from across the sector made for a very insightful day."

CBRE