HoRex Business Forum 2025 is a magnet for those who grow, inspire others, and shape the future of the HoReCa industry.

For restaurateurs, hoteliers, and HoReCa professionals, entry is free with prior registration!

You have a unique opportunity to join an event that brings together industry experts and leaders, gain new knowledge, and build business connections — all at no cost.

FORUM THEME 2025: “HoReCa Under Pressure of Change: People, Risks, Reputation”

This year’s program features renowned professionals from the hospitality industry: restaurant owners and managers, hoteliers, brand managers, HR directors, lawyers, and security experts. They will share their knowledge and real-life cases on how to handle crises, build strong teams, maintain reputation, and adapt to rapidly changing market conditions.

The topics cover everything that defines HoReCa’s success today: crisis management, staff resilience, reputational risks, technology, human resources, franchising, marketing, and the influence of social media.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE FORUM

  • It’s a platform where people speak openly and to the point — about challenges, mistakes, and solutions proven in practice.
  • You’ll learn how to respond when things don’t go as planned and discover strategies that help businesses stay resilient.
  • The forum offers a chance to build new connections, share experiences with peers, and gain fresh ideas for growth.
  • It’s an opportunity to hear insights from market leaders who manage teams, brands, and crises every day.

WHAT WE’LL TALK ABOUT

  • Safety and stress management: what to do in case of an emergency or conflict in a restaurant.
  • The “cancel culture”: how to build a reputation resilient to negativity on social media.
  • New IT trends and technologies that are already transforming Kazakhstan’s HoReCa industry.
  • The new generation of staff and how to retain talent in the industry.
  • Experience marketing and creative strategies for attracting guests.
  • Franchising without illusions — growth, risks, and legal nuances.
  • The impact of bloggers and media on the success of restaurants and hotels.

PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN

  • Practical tools for managing crises, teams, and reputation;
  • Relevant cases and insights from leading market players;
  • New business contacts and partnership opportunities;
  • Motivation and ideas to refresh strategies and energize the business.

WHO IT’S FOR

  • Owners and managers of restaurants, cafés, and bars;
  • Hoteliers and heads of hotel chains;
  • Marketers, PR, and brand managers;
  • HR professionals and operations directors;
  • Experts in service, safety, and staff training;
  • Everyone shaping the future of Kazakhstan’s hospitality industry.