He was the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic Ski jumping. Despite not winning in his sport, Eddie's heroic failures won the ‘hearts and minds’ of the public.
An entertaining speaker, Eddie shares his journey with characteristic charm and humour. He talks of his willingness to take risks, the importance of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone and allowing yourself to fail but also to get back up and try again.
Conference facilitator Mike Jones of the FCSI will open proceedings with an industry update and a look at global trends, while the morning keynote address comes from Dr Peter Stadelmann, chief executive at Rational AG.
Other sessions on at the FEA Industry Conference include food to go with Matt Cundrick of FTG Navigator, front of house design trends from Claire Smith and Tansin Blankley of ABDA Design as well as kitchen and front of house technology with Mark Reynolds, regional executive chef of Levy UK and chair of the Craft Guild of Chefs.
Adam Lawrence CFSP, marketing manager at the FEA, said: “Early Bird ticket sales have been extremely strong. We’ve worked hard to broaden the appeal of the conference through a strategic approach to the programme. For the next phase we’re partnering with affiliate associations to attract attendees from the wider industry, so it’s an exciting time.”
FEA is offering a variety of ticket options, from conference-day-only to the full two-day package. To book a place at the FEA 2025 Industry Conference, visit here.