About Us | Workforce Innovation Expo 2027 | Active Group Media Limited

About Workforce Innovation Expo.

Organised by Active Group Media Limited

A one-day event for the people who lead the frontline workforce in UK retail and hospitality.

750 senior attendees from retail and hospitality
50 exhibitors on the expo floor
36 speakers across two stages
1 day in Shoreditch, London
The event

Why we started Workforce Innovation Expo.

Retail and hospitality employ millions of frontline staff, but most HR and workforce events are built for every sector at once. The conversations end up too broad to be useful for a restaurant group, a hotel chain or a national retailer.

Workforce Innovation Expo brings together leaders from HR, people, operations, IT and technology in these two sectors only. Over one day they hear from industry leaders, look at the latest workforce technology and talk to peers dealing with the same things, from labour costs and productivity to AI, engagement and finding and keeping good people.

Workforce Innovation Expo is organised by Active Group Media Limited.

Attendees networking at WIE 2026
How it works

Keeping the room right.

Places are free for people who work for retail and hospitality businesses. Every application is reviewed before a place is confirmed, which keeps the audience focused and senior.

Exhibitors are chosen because what they offer is useful to these employers, and the floor is capped at 50 stands. The result is a smaller, more useful day for everyone in the room.

Get in touch

Questions about the event.

Whether you're thinking about attending, exhibiting or speaking, we're happy to help.

Event director
Adolfo Nieto
Phone
07808 428642
Next event
Wednesday 22 September 2027
Venue
Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3EY

See you on 22 September 2027.

Free for people who work in retail or hospitality. Every application is reviewed and you'll get an email within 48 hours to confirm your place.