Welcome to Hospitality Live — the hospitality festival for real conversations, new connections and a big dose of industry energy
Monday 20th April 2026
The Royal Armouries Leeds
This inaugural one-day MICE festival is rethinking how the hospitality and events world connects. We’re bringing venue teams and event professionals together in one buzzing place — built around real conversations, curated connections and bite-sized live sessions — and finishing with a party so the networking doesn’t stop when the expo does.
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Hospitality Live offers a fresh alternative to the traditional trade show. With sustainability and social impact at its core, the event swaps plastic freebies for purposeful networking, meaningful conversations and a positive charity commitment through our bed donation programme — ensuring the festival leaves a legacy that lasts.
The Programme & What You Need to Know
Expo from 12.00 | Festival Party 18.00
Here’s the vibe:
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A vibrant expo packed with venues and suppliers• Informal settings for real chat — think sofas, lounge spaces and relaxed meet-ups
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Engaging keynote speakers and practical bite-sized sessions
Curated networking moments and spaces designed to bring people together
Casual dining with street-food vibes out on the Plaza
Drinks, music and informal networking rolling into the evening
Get Involved
Feeling inspired? Now’s your chance to jump in. Whether you’re joining us as a hosted buyer, exhibiting with a twist, or simply dropping in to meet great people, expect a warm Yorkshire welcome — and an atmosphere you’ll want to be part of.