5 Reasons to Visit the Restaurant & Bar Tech Live Show

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With over 200 seminars and 300 exhibitors, you can’t miss this year’s Restaurant & Bar Tech Live show in ExCeL London from October 19-20. If you work, live and breathe hospitality, this is the place to network, learn more about trends and check out new technology transforming the industry. Looking for a reason to visit the show? Here are five to start. 





  • Amazing industry speakers 




From growing your brand to boosting sales, last year’s speakers covered a lot of important ground for anyone interested in hospitality. For this edition, keep your eyes peeled as keynote speakers and sessions are announced. Make sure to check out Lightspeed’s speakers during the show:


  • Adrian Valeriano, Senior Vice President and MD of EMEA: The State of Hospitality Report

  • Ramiro De Anda Espino, Sales Engineering and Training: Cashless to Apps – the Future of Payment & Ordering with URocked, FETCH and PoSist

  • Alex Smith, Mid-market Sales Development Representative: Dining’s Gone Digital – Refreshing The Customer 5* Experience with VitaMojo, Pay360 and Como




  • Educational sessions 




There’s something for everyone in the Restaurant & Bar Tech Live show session calendar. Beyond the keynote speakers, you have a huge list of sessions to choose from. Last year’s calendar covered everything from robots in service industries and digital transformations to reducing chargebacks and empowering your employees. With over 200 sessions, you’ll be able to find a topic of interest for every aspect of your business. 



  • Exhibitors from every area in hospitality 




Outside of the session rooms, the Restaurant & Bar Tech Live will also be home to over 300 exhibitors in the span of two days. With well-known brands like Deliverect, Epson, Planday, Mr Yum and Lightspeed participating in previous editions, you’ll have a chance to interact with businesses from across the hospitality landscape and globe. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, wholesaler or an entrepreneur starting out, this will be a great place to try out demos and ask questions. Check out Lightspeed at booth #W60. 





  • Industry insights and trends 




Not only will there be a wealth of connections to make, there is a huge opportunity to check out new tech and learn from experts. You’ll be able to interact with some of the newest innovations the industry has to offer, and see trends that will keep you ahead of the curve. From integrated payments systems to AI and new online ordering tools, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the latest technology solutions. 



  • Networking opportunities




At this year’s trade show, you’ll have the chance to meet and exchange ideas with over 15,000  individuals. The floor will be jam-packed with experts from across the globe—a great opportunity to make new connections in the industry, strengthen relationships with existing contacts and learn from every interaction.



Who attends Restaurant & Bar Tech Live? 



  • Bar owners

  • Restaurant owners

  • Bar managers

  • Catering operations directors

  • Head chefs

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Food and beverage managers

  • Takeaway owners

  • Pub owners

  • Front-of-house managers

  • Heads of marketing

  • Hotel owners

  • Food and beverage wholesalers

  • QSR owners and operators

  • Leisure club owners and directors

  • Private caterers

  • Technical advisors

  • Sanitation experts

  • Infrastructure strategists


Attending the show? Stop by booth #W60 to meet the Lightspeed team and learn about our one-stop point-of-sale platform. You can experience a personalised demo catered to your restaurant's needs and gain access to our exclusive Restaurant & Bar Tech Live promo.