Speaker Spotlight: Jade Craig at ARE Expo 2025
With over 30 years of experience in operations, compliance, and leadership—including roles at UK Hospitality and The Institute of Licensing—Jade Craig, Founder & CEO of Gamechangers Organisation, is set to bring invaluable insights to ARE Expo 2025.
Jade is a true industry powerhouse, with deep-rooted connections across the hospitality sector. Her dynamic, creative approach fuels Gamechangers’ mission to help competitive socialising operators stand out, retain customers, and drive business success. She understands the challenges operators face and, more importantly, how to tackle them head-on. Through industry insights, supplier perks, and networking opportunities, Jade and Gamechangers are dedicated to helping businesses thrive.
At ARE Expo 2025, Jade will be contributing to two key sessions:
🔹 Taking Play to New Places
📅 29 April | 1:00 PM
Exploring the evolution of arcades in former retail spaces, the role of competitive socialising in attracting new audiences, and the challenges and opportunities within real estate.
📌 Speakers: Jonny Powell (501 Entertainment), Peter Cliff (Conductr), James Miller (CEO, Funstation), & Jade Craig (MD & Founder, Inntegra Ltd / CEO & Founder, Gamechangers).
🔹 The Talent Trap: Staff Recruitment and Retention
📅 29 April | 4:00 PM
Discussing how the industry can build a sustainable workforce, attract diverse talent, and retain employees for long-term success.
📌 Speakers: Nadia Timofeev (Director of Operations, Blueprint Operations), Jade Craig (MD & Founder, Inntegra Ltd / CEO & Founder, Gamechangers), & Krishnan Doyle (MD, Core Recruitment).
🔗 Register here: ARE Expo Registration
20 March 2025
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