Lightspeed brings hospitality and data together at Data Meets Hospitality event

On 16 June, checkout and payment platform Lightspeed the third edition of the Data MeEtch Hospitality event at Waagnatie Expo & Events in Antwerp. The central theme this year: Turn Data Into Action. In a hospitality landscape that is changing at lightning speed, technology and data have long since ceased to be an afterthought. They influence efficiency in the workplace, the performance of teams and the growth potential of companies. At Data Meets Hospitality, forward-thinking hospitality entrepreneurs, foodtech professionals and industry thought leaders will come together for a day of inspiration, innovation and actionable insights.

Up to date in one day with practical tools and insights

Visitors will be updated by keynote speakers from the world of hospitality, technology and data. These include:

• Stef Driessen, Sector Banker Hotels & Leisure at ABN Amro
• Matthias De Caluwé, CEO of Horeca Vlaanderen
• Julius Persoone, chef and chocolatier at The Chocolate Line
• Joyce de Haas, co-founder at Double Dutch Drinks
• JD Saint-Martin, President at Lightspeed

The full line-up, with more leading names, will follow soon on the website.

There will also be practical sessions and panel discussions with experts from the field. Expect concrete strategies, tools and insights directly applicable in the workplace. There will also be live demonstrations of pioneering technologies and exclusive product launches.

Some of the themes on the agenda for Data Meets Hospitality 2025: 

• Smarter planning and managing your team: optimise workflows and monitor margins 
• Data as a growth accelerator: from pricing strategy to revenue and marketing 
• AI in practice: from hype to workable applications in the hospitality industry 
• The future of hospitality: self-service, personalisation and digital experience

Practical information

For entrepreneurs, managers and marketers in the hospitality and foodservice industry who want to respond strategically to technological developments and translate data-driven opportunities into concrete results. 

Date: Monday, 16 June 

Time: from 10:00 to 18:00 

Location: Waagnatie Expo & Events, Rijnkaai 150, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium 

Price: €39.99 (early bird) / €59.99 

Data Meets Hospitality Awards

Following the event, the DMH Hospitality Awards will be presented from 19:00 to 22:00. Entry to the awards show is free for visitors to the Data Meets Hospitality event, but requires a separate registration. This will be available later via the event app. 

Applications and additional information are available at this link.