Digital Transformation & the Post-Covid Recovery for the Restaurant Sector
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About this event
The UK Restaurant sector has been one of the worst affected sectors of the economy as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic. Repeated lockdowns, enforced social distancing and the rise of Deliveroo, Just Eats and Cloud Kitchens have all added to the pressure on High Street Restaurants. The UK curry industry. more than 11,000 restaurants with more than £ 4 bn of turnover and employing 100,000+ people, was already under pressure before the pandemic. Can embracing disruptive technologies turn a digital threat into a digital opportunity and provide a platform for new sustained growth in the sector? We will also discuss restaurants as a social business and whether more focused engagement of women in the catering industry can be a new source of growth.
Moderated by Ifty Islam
1400 Welcome Bashir Ahmed, Chairman Pathfinder/BBCCI
1405 Keynote 1 “ Covid and Technology Transformation in the Restaurant Sector”- Ifty Islam, CEO Pathfinder, Chairman Infiniti Tech UK
1415 Keynote 2 “ Re-imagining the Bangladesh Curry Industry” – Litu Mohiuddin, Dep CEO Pathfinder, Memsahib Gin and Tea Bar
1425 Panel Discussion 1 : “Challenges, Opportunities and Technology transformation in the UK Restaurant Sector”
Enam Ali, MBE, Founder British Curry Awards; 2) Mitu Choudhury, Secretary BCA; 3) Abedur Rahman Shimu, President CAUK ; 4) Salim Choudhury, President BBCA; 5) Abdul Haque, Catering Circle, Channel S; 6) Salik Bhai, Chef Online; 7) Erfan Khandakar, CEO Infiniti Tech UK; 8) Shelu Miah, President of BCA West Midlands; 9) Sayeeful Islam, Chairman SSL Wireless; 10) Ahmad Ad, Founder Hungrynaki; 11) Sunny Miah, MD, Cutpay
1510 Panel Discussion 2 “ Womens’ empowerment as a new growth driver for the UK Restaurant sector; Restaurants as Social Businesses “
1) Litu Mohiuddin, Memsahib Gin and Tea Bar; 2) Anwar Ali OBE, Pathfinder, Vice Chairman, CEO Upturn; 3) Muzahid Khan, Pathfinder Dep CEO ; 4) Moslek Uddin, CEO UK Curry Connect; 5) Naseem Talukder, Director of Social Responsibility & Sustainability, UKCC; 6) Seema Islam, Chairperson Our Voice, Pathfinder Non-Exec Director
1530 Q& A
1400 End
Organiser Pathfinder
Organiser of Digital Transformation & the Post-Covid Recovery for the Restaurant Sector
Our Vision
We are a social enterprise helping to catalyze innovation, growth and business opportunities in the digital economy. To empower and inspire the next generation of technology entrepreneurs regardless of background. Pathfinder will work with you from ‘concept to value’. We specialise in the digital and green economy transformation which all businesses can benefit from, leveraging public and private sector resources. Pathfinder will create a complete strategic roadmap for each phase of your business, connecting you with people having relevant skills. Whether your dream is to build an innovative healthcare mobile app or a cutting-edge fintech solution and everything in between, we are here to give you an extra hand.
