JW Marriott Marquis Dubai’s sensational brand new Wanderlust Underground venue will be transformed into a custom GRLC Opening Reception featuring Formula 1 motor racing experiences, celebrating the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022, presented by The Coca-Cola Company.

Wanderlust Underground is a custom built unique venue in the car park of the world’s tallest five-star hotel, built to host the hotel’s popular exclusive brunch series which also features festival-like live music performances. The unforgettable venue features all of the hotel’s premium dining outlets including a curated selection of live stations, complemented by a variety of premium drink stations across the venue.

When Inspire Brands acquired Dunkin’ in 2020, the company instantly gained a major international presence. In this interview with Restaurant Business Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze, Inspire CEO Paul Brown discusses how his company is using that acquisition as a launching pad for more aggressive global growth. He will also discuss the state of the industry, and how technology fits with Inspire Brands’ overall mission

Whether you are grabbing a consumer’s attention, preparing hundreds of meals, or driving at the speed of Formula 1, a single second can make all the difference. Who knows this better than the people behind some of the world’s fastest race cars?

Join Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing and Elaine Bowers Coventry, Chief Customer & Commercial Officer, The Coca-Cola Companyas they discuss what it takes to elevate performance when time is a precious commodity. We will learn how Zak’s team at McLaren turns data into insight on race day while laying the foundation for maximum performance before the driver even steps into the car. We will also hear why McLaren values innovation and teamwork and why sustainability is so important to the team. Buckle up as we bring one of Formula 1 racing’s biggest characters to the 2022 GRLC.  

The future looks great!

Join Carlos Herrera, Chief Economist – Coca-Cola North America for a tour of the world over the last 60 years and understanding why the Foodservice industry has been a global success, will continue to be, and how to identify where the opportunities are.

Consumer expectations never hit pause. In the midst of disruptive trends like economic uncertainty, digitization and sustainability, we must continue delivering relevant engagement with our consumers.  

Join Elaine Bowers Coventry, Chief Customer & Commercial Officer, The Coca-Cola Company and Barry Thomas, Senior Retail Thought Leader, Kantar as they discuss how brands deliver value in times of change. We will discuss key themes Elaine has seen while leading the customer and commercial function for the Coca-Cola system, which includes operations in over 200 countries. We will also hear about balancing inflationary pressures and consumer delight. If you are looking for insights on driving a consumer centric approach, this is one talk you will not want to miss.