FAQs
Health & Safety
How is HU preparing to be a COVID safe event?
We are going above and beyond to be Event Ready.
Attendee safety always has been, and always will be, our top priority. We will always ensure practices that give our attendees and staff the confidence to maintain social distance while conducting business.
Planning is constantly underway with venues, suppliers, contractors and local and state government to ensure that Hospitality Unites and all our future events will be delivered in a safe and controlled environment, within COVID-19 government guidelines.
Please see our event safety guidelines here.
General
When and where is the event being held?
The HU Live Summit will be held on Monday 21st June, 2021 at Half Acre, South Melbourne. More information here.
The HU Virtual Summit will be held online on Tuesday 22nd June, 2021. More information here.
How can I sponsor?
You can align your brand with HU through our various Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities across the Live Summit and Virtual Summit.
For more information, head here.
To discuss your options with a team member, click here.
How can I register for the event?
To register for our Live Summit, Virtual Summit, or both, click here.
Who can attend?
Hospitality Unites is a trade only event for professionals working in foodservice & hospitality, and suppliers to those sectors:
- Restaurants
- Cafes/Tea Rooms
- Catering
- Clubs/Bars/Venues
- Hotels/Pubs & Accommodation
- Fast Food/Quick Service
- Educational Facilities/Canteens
- Pizzerias
- Health Care & Aged Care
- Independent Takeaways
Can children attend the event?
The HU. Live Summit is a business event, therefore we ask visitors not to bring anyone under the age of 15 to the venue. Due to OH&S, prams, strollers and trolleys are strictly not permitted at the event.
Will I need to bring identification with me?
Yes. Proof of industry involvement may be requested at the registration counters or the entrance, and can include:
- A business card in your name; or
- Employee verification on company letterhead; or
- Evidence of membership of a relevant professional or industry association.
Can students attend?
Students enrolled at a tertiary level or registered apprentices may attend the show if they have the appropriate student identity card. All students will need to register online. Primary and Secondary school students will not be admitted, regardless of any courses they are studying.
Students must be mindful that Hospitality Unites is a business event.