We carefully curate a schedule of forward-thinking events to draw our member community and all professionals from the entire hospitality ecosystem together. At our Titans Talk panel discussions, industry experts discuss current events and hot industry topics through open and honest conversations, offering key insights for attendees and providing valuable networking opportunities. Our Hospitality Titans Experiences provide a unique and experiential way to make new connections through social activities.
Titans Talk: How to Attract the Best Hospitality Talent in 2026
Titans Talk: How to Attract the Best Hospitality Talent in 2026
Date: 5th February 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Caterer.com Office (Stepstone Group), Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0TA
Join us for an exclusive morning panel discussion examining how hospitality businesses can attract, engage, and retain top talent in 2026 and beyond. This thought-leading session will bring together senior industry experts to explore evolving candidate expectations, future-focused recruitment strategies, and how to build strong, resilient teams in an increasingly competitive hospitality landscape.
Delivered in partnership with Howard Kennedy and Caterer.com, the discussion will provide practical insights and strategic takeaways for hospitality leaders, operators, and people teams.
Panelists:
Lydia Christie- Lydia is Head of the Retail & Leisure Group at Howard Kennedy and a Legal Director specialising in employment law, advising luxury hospitality and retail brands on everything from HR strategy to complex tribunal claims.
Ceri Gott- Ceri is a hospitality growth and culture expert and former Chief Growth & Culture Officer at Hawksmoor, where she helped scale the business into an internationally recognised, award-winning and B Corp-certified brand.
James Dawson- James is the founder of Humble Grape and owner of Vivat Bacchus, a leading wine entrepreneur whose journey from South Africa to London has shaped some of the city’s most respected wine-led hospitality concepts.
Calvern James- Calvern is a Director at StepStone Group UK with over 25 years’ experience in job-tech, working closely with hospitality businesses to solve hiring challenges and drive better people outcomes.
Host:
Pete Warden- Pete is Founder and Managing Director of LXA Hospitality and Co-Founder of Hospitality Titans, with an international career spanning over 100 restaurant launches across the UK and Middle East.
Places are limited. Book your tickets now to secure your place at this essential hospitality leadership event.
