Arena Lecture 28 Apr 2025
Monday 28 April 2025 | 5pm - 9.45pm The Savoy, London
We’re proud to share that Karl Atkins CEO of Foodbuy Group and Alex Demetriou, CEO of Foodbuy UK&I will be headlining this year’s Arena Savoy Lecture on Monday 28 April 2025 at The Savoy, London.
This incredible event has been the centrepiece of the Arena’s event calendar, bringing together both UK and global senior industry leaders as it’s speakers for over three decades and this year is set to be no exception.
Karl and Alex will be hosting an evening of insights, inspiration, and great conversations as they share their knowledge on the Foodbuy business both in the UK and US, their plans for the future, supplier and wholesaler collaboration and their wider views on the foodservice sector.
Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO of UKHospitality will also be providing a valuable and insightful update on the critical issues affecting the industry.
Event Timings
5.00pm Guest Arrival
5.30pm Hospitality and Foodservice Sector Update presented by Kate Nicholls OBE, CEO, UKHospitality
5.50pm The Arena Savoy Lecture presented by Karl Atkins, CEO, Foodbuy Group and Alex Demetriou, CEO, Foodbuy UK & Ireland
6.30pm Drinks and Canape Reception
7.45pm Dinner
9.45pm Carriages
Why Attend?
The event will enable guests the opportunity to catch up with industry friends and colleagues, build lucrative business relationships while learning from and being inspired by our inspirational speakers. Guests will also enjoy a drinks and canapé reception and a three-course inner – all within the surroundings of one of the most iconic hotels in the world.