After celebrating its 90th birthday in 2025 and gathering feedback from our visitors, audience and the industry, it was clear that HRC needed a revamp. While the legacy of the event is loved by many, and will not be forgotten, it is time now to focus on the future, and the next generation of hospitality professionals.  We’ve taken everything people love about HRC and made it bigger, bolder, and built around what the industry need. 

HRC 2026 is your place to discover what’s coming next, meet the people shaping it, and bring fresh ideas back to your business. 

hrc reimagined
hrc reimagined
hrc reimagined
hrc reimagined

Why Now?

After celebrating its 90th birthday in 2025 and gathering feedback from our visitors, audience and the industry, it was clear that HRC needed a revamp. While the legacy of the event is loved by many, and will not be forgotten, it is time now to focus on the future, and the next generation of hospitality professionals.  We’ve taken everything people love about HRC and made it bigger, bolder, and built around what the industry need. 

HRC 2026 is your place to discover what’s coming next, meet the people shaping it, and bring fresh ideas back to your business. 

What's new in 2026?

A New Home   

Creating a show that feels like the hospitality industry itself. HRC is moving to Excel’s South Hall, to give the event and the industry the space it deserves. An exciting Welcome Area, new features and a new event layout will create a vibrant, festival-style atmosphere that reflects the creativity, energy and flavour of hospitality at its best.  

New Sections Built for You

Exciting new zones have been added to reflect the sector and provide you with the insights and solutions your business needs. 

Bar – For drinks that mix craft with commercial clout 

Pastry – Where sweet skills meet sharp business ideas 

Street Food – Innovation on wheels, built to scale 

Fresh Features & Bigger Ideas

The return of the much-loved Vision Stage, plus two brand new spaces: Future of Drinks stage and Pastry HQ. Expect live demos, bold debates, tastings, and panels that hold your attention and address the topics important to you. You won’t need to sit through long talks to get something useful. Come for ideas. Leave with action plans. 

More Ways to Meet the Right People

The hospitality sector’s here at HRC, and this time, it’s easier to connect. From casual drinks receptions to new networking tools (get ready for the HRC app), it’s about building relationships, not just swapping cards. You’ll meet leaders, suppliers, creators, innovators and future collaborators, all in one place, and have real opportunities to share ideas and make connections.  

You in? Pull up a chair. Let's shape the future of hospitality - together.