Beam

🚨 How do we future-proof the hospitality and business events workforce?

With vacancy rates across our sector continuing to outpace the national average, attracting and retaining talent has never been more important.

At the beam Annual Forum 2026, join Julie Shorrock and Linden Beattie as they lead an engaging and practical session exploring how we can position our industry as a rewarding long-term career, not just a temporary stepping stone.

Through a series of insightful discussions, you'll hear:

🎓 The Employer Perspective – Designing Schemes That Deliver
This panel will share how organisations can create graduate and apprenticeship programmes that provide measurable business value.

💡 Inside the Scheme – Does It Really Work?
Hear directly as this panel discuss their experiences of structured development programmes and what today's emerging talent really expects from employers.

🌟 The Success Story – From Graduate to Industry Leader
Jonathan Read shares his inspiring career journey and reflects on how structured development opportunities helped shape his path to senior leadership.

Whether you're a global hotel brand, independent venue or supplier, you'll leave with practical ideas on mentorship, retention, career development and building talent pipelines that strengthen your business for the future.

📅 16–17 July 2026
📍 Wyboston Lakes Resort

This is a conversation every leader in our industry should be part of. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFq586H