To prosper, hospitality companies, whether major corporates or entrepreneurial start-ups, need investment and reliable financial support. So where is that funding coming from? Our panel will examine: hospitality’s attractiveness; the merits of the public markets, private equity and business incubators; the lending environment; the lessons of recent deals and the expectations of increased deal activity. They are:

• Jane O'Riordan, chair of Caravan, Turtle Bay and Red Engine (chairing)
• Ashton Crosby, co-founder & MD, Capdesia 
• Chris Miller, CEo & Founder, White Rabbit Projects
• Rod McKie, executive chair of New World Trading Co and non-exec chair at Megan’s
• Sarah Willingham, CEO of Nightcap