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750 pre-vetted decision-makers from UK retail, hospitality, leisure and service brands. Every delegate is a budget holder or has direct influence over HR and workforce technology spend. Zero generalist audience.
50 stand places only · Applications subject to editorial assessment · 10 September 2026
Pre-qualified on an invite-only basis. Top decision-makers from the biggest chains and franchises in the country — budget owners with the ability to action change in their business.
The expo floor is open all day alongside four sessions, so delegates have genuine time on the floor to evaluate solutions properly.
The audience coming to WIE is not there to browse. They're there because they have real challenges to solve — and genuine budget to act on the right solution.
of hospitality businesses reported having staff shortages — driving active demand for recruitment and retention technology right now.
vacancies remain unfilled in UK retail despite a three-year reduction effort. Sourcing technology and automation are front-of-mind for every buyer in this room.
of hospitality employees leave within a year or less. Engagement, culture and retention technology has never had a more urgent audience.
Combined UK retail & hospitality market valued at +£600bn · ONS / industry data
Every exhibitor is assessed for sector relevance and placed within the zone most aligned to their solution category.
Sourcing platforms, applicant tracking, employer branding, onboarding and staffing solutions for high-volume frontline hiring.
Workforce management, scheduling, payroll and HR platforms built for the complexity of retail and hospitality operations.
Benefits, wellbeing, recognition, culture and engagement solutions for frontline and deskless workers in high-turnover environments.
L&D platforms, skills development, compliance training and upskilling tools designed for frontline teams at scale.
AI-assisted scheduling, automated compliance, self-ordering, robotics and frontline technology reshaping how retail and hospitality operations run.
Ready-to-go, fully branded stand with lightbox and furniture included. No additional setup costs. Open throughout the full day.
Our AI-powered matchmaking engine analyses procurement interests and solution fit across the delegate list, then sends personalised meeting recommendations to pre-vetted attendees before the event.
Purpose-built spaces away from the expo floor where deeper conversations can happen without the noise. Structured and informal networking built into the day so exhibitors get genuine time with the right people.
The day closes with a drinks and canapés reception — a more relaxed setting for exhibitors and delegates to continue conversations, build relationships and follow up on the day's discussions without the pressure of the expo floor.
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Stand places and sponsorship packages available. Pricing on application — enquire below or request the media pack for the current rate card.
- Ready-to-go, fully branded stand with lightbox and furniture included
- AI-powered matchmaking — personalised meeting recommendations sent to pre-vetted attendees based on procurement interests and solution fit
- Company listing in the event programme
- Inclusion in pre-event delegate communications
- Exhibitor delegate passes included
- Full expo floor access from 10:00am – 4:30pm throughout all sessions
Stand applications are subject to editorial assessment. We review every enquiry to ensure the expo floor remains 100% relevant to retail and hospitality workforce challenges.
Enquire About a Stand → Request Media PackContact: Adolfo Nieto, Event Director
adolfo@workforceinnovationexpo.com · 07808 428642
- Headline logo across all event materials and signage
- Priority stand placement on the floor
- Maximum branding presence at Protein Studios
- Named as Headline Sponsor in all delegate communications
- Dedicated post-event email to full delegate list
- Stage branding for keynote sessions
- Premium branded stand with furniture included
- Featured profile in the event programme
- Inclusion in social media and email spotlights
- Enhanced delegate pass allocation
- Branded at the networking drinks session
- Pre-built stand and furniture included
- Company profile in programme
- Pre-event delegate communications inclusion
- Brand on every delegate lanyard or show bag
- High-visibility touchpoint with all 750 attendees
- Company listing in programme
- 2 exhibitor passes included
A 15,000-person exhibition gives you volume. Workforce Innovation Expo gives you the right 750. Every delegate is pre-vetted. No diluted audience, no day-trippers, no generalists filling the numbers.
For a sector-specific solution, 750 qualified decision-makers from retail and hospitality is a better day's work than 15,000 mixed names on a badge.
750 pre-vetted decision-makers. 10 September 2026 at Protein Studios, Shoreditch. Enquire now to confirm availability.
Applications subject to editorial assessment · Pricing on application · Stand availability strictly limited to 50