Conference & Networking Lunch March 2025 Agenda

Our next event will take place in the capital, featuring an impressive lineup of speakers for our upcoming conference. Highlights include Jason Atherton, Founder of The Social Company; XeFang Bai, Managing Director of Din Tai Fung UK; Brian Trollip, CEO of Dishoom; and many more.

Explore the full agenda below to see the speakers and the topics they will be covering:

Jason Atherton, Founder, The Social Company

The prolific chef and restaurateur will talk about his recent spate of new openings in the capital, including his new flagship Savile Row restaurant Row on 5, and share his views on the capital’s dining scene and what drives his passion to succeed.

XeFeng Bai – Managing Director, Din Tai Fung UK

XeFeng Bai will discuss the brand’s new site in Canary Wharf as well as the Taiwanese brand’s future expansion plans in London.

Nick Kleiner, Founder, Sandwich Sandwich

Nick will discuss the extraordinary rise of Sandwich Sandwich from Bristol sandwich shop to social media sensation that is now looking to take on the big boys in the sector, including opening the UK’s ‘biggest sandwich shop’

Panel – International Expansion

A group of operators will discuss the challenges and opportunities of opening restaurants abroad, the panel includes:

  • Brian Trollip, CEO, Dishoom

Panel – The Spin-off

How brands are trying to create successful spin-off brands, the panel includes:

  • Marcel Khan, CEO, Franco Manca, The Real Greek, Super Club Roma

If you have any questions about the R200 Club, please get in touch with Hospitality.Events@wrbm.com.

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