In 2024, the vibrant city of Edinburgh played host to the prestigious Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF), a key event that brought together industry leaders, investors, and innovators from around the world. Think Hospitality Consulting proudly co-hosted this significant gathering, contributing its expertise and insights to foster discussions on the future of the restaurant industry.
The Global Restaurant Investment Forum is an annual event that serves as a platform for stakeholders in the restaurant industry to explore investment opportunities, share best practices, and discuss emerging trends. The 2024 edition, held in Edinburgh, focused on sustainability, technological advancements, and evolving consumer preferences in the dining sector.
As a co-host, Think Hospitality Consulting played a pivotal role in shaping the agenda and facilitating discussions. The firm, known for its strategic insights and consultancy services, collaborated with various industry leaders to curate a programme that addressed pressing challenges and opportunities in the restaurant landscape. The programme also included three study tours of concepts ranging from hotel F&B to high street restaurants and chef led concepts.
The event featured an impressive line-up of speakers, including:
- Chef, Dean Banks
- Celebrity Chef, Julie Lin
- BrewDog CEO, James Brown
- LPM CEO, Nicolas Budzynski
- McWin Capital Partners' Harry Goss
- Ocean Basket CEO, Grace Harding
- Drake & Morgan CEO, Jillian MacLean MBE
- World's Best Bartender, Iain McPherson
- Trispan Partner, Robin Roland OBE
- CEO of Modern Food Company, Faisal Shaker
- UK Hospitality CEO, Kate Nicholls OBE
- Nightcap Co-Founder, Michael Toxvaerd
The quality of the panel sessions and the calibre of the speakers was top level. All interesting people with a lot of relevant experience - best in class. " Lydia Forte, Group Director of F&B Rocco Forte Hotels
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