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Join the largest gathering of Irish hospitality professionals in 2026! February 10-11 2026 | Main Hall & Industries Hall, RDS, Dublin 4

20/03/2026

Thank you to Food & Wine Magazine for partnering with us for Hospitality Expo 2026.

Food, drink and culinary leadership were a major part of this year’s programme, from chef demos to Irish food trend panels and operator conversations. Having Food & Wine involved helped amplify the importance of quality, craft and innovation in the sector.

HEX26 brought together chefs, producers, operators and suppliers under one roof, and media partnership plays an important role in extending those stories beyond the show floor.

We appreciate your support and collaboration around this year’s event.

19/03/2026

“Thinking Irish, acting Irish, buying Irish.”

And one line that stopped the room:

“I’ll buy Italian beers when the Italians start buying Irish pasta.”

brought sharp commercial clarity to the drinks conversation at Hospitality Expo 2026, making the case for a stronger Irish drinks range across hospitality venues.

Not sentiment - strategy. Local producers, local stories, stronger margins, clearer identity, and a more distinctive guest experience.

Irish drinks done properly are not a compromise. They’re a competitive advantage.

17/03/2026

Influencer marketing is bigger than it has ever been - but scale alone is not strategy.

A key takeaway from the Influencer Marketing panel at Hospitality Expo 2026: partnerships only work when the fit is right and the voice is authentic. Audience trust is built on consistency, not one-off promotions.

The message to hospitality brands was clear. Choose collaborators who genuinely align with your values, keep your brand story consistent across every touchpoint, and focus on credibility over reach.

Authenticity first. Alignment always. Results follow.

13/03/2026

A sincere thank you to the The Licensed Vinters Association for partnering with us on Hospitality Expo 2026.

Representation from the licensed trade is essential in shaping meaningful hospitality dialogue, and LVA’s partnership helped ensure bar and venue operators were well represented across the event.

From agenda sessions to exhibitor engagement, HEX26 created space for practical discussion around the future of pubs, bars and late-night venues.

We value the partnership and the role LVA continues to play in supporting Dublin’s licensed trade.
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12/03/2026

“The biggest mistake food businesses make? Chasing the fad instead of building the model.”

At the Future Trends panel at Hospitality Expo 2026, , .giorgi0, and shared a clear message for operators: optimise your concept, design for how customers actually use spaces, and build with long-term relevance in mind.

From café-by-day, wine-bar-by-night hybrid models to the new wave of local pride in produce and identity, the focus was on future-proofing — not trend-chasing.

Build for what lasts, not just what’s loud.

10/03/2026

“Most businesses are sitting on valuable data - they’re just not using it properly.”

A strong message from Bill and Ben at at Hospitality Expo 2026, focused on turning raw hospitality data into practical, usable intelligence.

From customer behaviour to operational signals, the takeaway was clear: better decisions don’t come from more data - they come from making your existing data usable, visible and actionable across the business.

Less guesswork. Better insight. Smarter hospitality decisions.

09/03/2026

Footfall. Energy. Proper industry turnout.

Sustainable Workwear Ireland captured the mood of HEX26 perfectly:

“Great event. Great organisation. Great footfall. Great fun.”

When the right hospitality operators, suppliers and innovators come together, the atmosphere takes care of itself.

Brilliant to have Sustainable Workwear Ireland with us across the two days and contributing to the sustainability conversation at the show.

06/03/2026

Thank you to Gas Networks Ireland for partnering with us for Hospitality Expo 2026.

Energy, efficiency and decarbonisation were key themes across this year’s agenda, and Gas Networks Ireland contributed important practical insight around the future of the gas network and what energy transition means for hospitality businesses.

HEX26 focused on usable, commercial information for operators, and energy cost control remains one of the most critical areas for the sector.

We appreciate your support and your contribution to the sustainability conversation at this year’s show.

05/03/2026

“Being prepared is a good thing. Easter is around the corner - but what are you doing for Christmas?”

A standout reality check from at Hospitality Expo 2026, speaking about brand building, product planning and the commercial power of place in food and hospitality businesses.

His message was simple but sharp: the operators who win are not just reacting to the next trading moment - they are planning seasons ahead, building story, supply and positioning long before peak demand hits.

From product development to local identity and long-term thinking, this was practical strategy, not theory - and exactly the kind of forward planning mindset the sector needs right now.

04/03/2026

Strong delivery. Clear communication. Real exhibitor experience.

Play & Display Northern Ireland Ltd summed up their HEX26 experience simply and powerfully:

“Very well run. Great communication with organisers.”

Behind every busy aisle and packed stand is exhibitor support, build coordination and constant problem-solving - and we are glad that showed.

Thank you to the Play & Display team for being part of Hospitality Expo 2026 and bringing interactive energy to the show floor.
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03/03/2026

“Often Ireland looks outwards for answers. I think we should look within.”

One of the standout moments from at Hospitality Expo 2026. Her message during the Irish Food Trend panel was clear: Irish hospitality does not need to imitate - it needs to trust its own produce, people and point of view.

Drawing on 25 years in professional kitchens and her work championing Irish ingredients, she spoke about confidence, identity and cooking with purpose rather than chasing external validation or trends.

A powerful reminder that the future strength of Irish food and hospitality is already here - in our kitchens, our suppliers and our culture.

Exactly the kind of grounded, experience-led insight that defined the HEX26 stage conversations.

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