A Conversation with Sacha Lord

Hospitality Ulster is delighted to invite you to VAT’s The Problem- A conversation with Sacha Lord.

Sacha Lord is a British political figure, entrepreneur, author and co-creator of the Parklife Festival and The Warehouse Project. He was Greater Manchester’s Night Time Economy Adviser from 2018 to 2025, appointed by Mayor Andy Burnham.

This will be followed by a Panel Discussion with:

• Chef Michael Deane, Deane’s Restaurants

• Hotelier Howard Hastings, Hastings Hotels

• Publican & PhD Researcher Ciara Hurl, Cross Keys Inn

Wednesday 4 November 2026
2pm – 4pm
Europa Hotel, Belfast

Join us as we come together to highlight the challenges facing the hospitality sector and call for change to support the future of our industry.

Places are Limited. RSVP to joelene.poole@hospitalityulster.org