Bar & Beverage
Where coffee tech meets cocktail innovation and everything in between – learn from the industry pros leading the latest beverage trends.
Don’t miss a drop.
Are you ready for detailed insights into all the latest beverage trends?
Dive deep into cutting-edge coffee technology, where we’ll reveal how new innovations are changing the industry. Explore the world of pre-made cocktails, discovering how they’re reshaping the bar scene. Learn the secrets to pairing food with craft beer – unlocking a world of bold flavours. Discover the growing movement around zero-alcohol beverages, and how they are appealing to a wider audience seeking a healthier lifestyle without compromising on flavour.
This is your chance to connect with industry experts, get ahead of the trends, and transform the way you think about drinks and dining.
Transform the way you think about drinks and dining
Learn the secrets from Australia's leading hospo minds
Sip, stir, and shake up your business - discover what’s next in beverages
Industry Big Night Out
6:00 pm
Workflow hacks for a stress-free commercial kitchen
Sunday 18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
The Main Stage
How to create a cafe customers can't stop talking about
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
The Main Stage
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Staying Ahead in the Evolving Coffee Landscape: Insights on cost, consumers, and sustainability
Sunday 18 May
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
The Main Stage
The Hospo Reset: The key drivers shaping the future of hospitality
Sunday 18 May
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
The Main Stage
Standing Out & Staying Ahead: Success strategies for pizza & Italian restaurants
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
The Business Stage
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How To Win Customers & Influence Decisions: Insights on consumer behaviour
Sunday 18 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Business Stage
Building Customer & Community Loyalty for Long-Term Success
Sunday 18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
The Business Stage
The Future of Tech in Food: What’s next for the industry?
Sunday 18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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How to build a tech stack that brings your customers back
Sunday 18 May
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Stop Wasting Money! 5 ways technology can reduce F&B waste
Sunday 18 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Shift Happens: Mastering the art of scheduling without losing your mind
Sunday 18 May
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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Beef Bites
Monday 19 May
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Discover the Source
Catherine Golding
National Business Development Manager
Meat & Livestock Australia
Sam Burke
Corporate Executive Chef Product & Business Development Manager
Meat & Livestock Australia
Mary Jane Morse
Brand Content Manager
Meat & Livestock Australia
Telina Menzies
Executive Chef
Australian Venue Co.
Lucy Allon
Restaurateur and Co-Founder
Straight To The Source
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Recipe of Resilience + A Seat at the Table: Celebrating Women in Food & Drinks Networking Event
Monday 19 May
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Discover the Source
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Scaling with Precision: How top QSR franchises optimise their supply chains for consistency
Monday 19 May
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
The Main Stage
Executive Perspectives: How QSRs can stand out in a crowded market
Monday 19 May
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
The Main Stage
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Transforming your hotel restaurant into a hotspot for guests AND locals
Monday 19 May
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
The Main Stage
The Eco-Eats Advantage: Win customers with sustainable menu design
Monday 19 May
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
The Main Stage
Stop Wasting Money! 5 ways technology can reduce F&B waste
Monday 19 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Main Stage
How to optimise workflow in a commercial kitchen design
Monday 19 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
The Business Stage
Revolutionising kitchen operations with sustainable & efficient solutions
Monday 19 May
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
The Business Stage
How To Maximise Margins With Efficiency & Culture: Lessons from Marco Pierre White Restaurants
Monday 19 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
The Business Stage
Redefining Kitchen Culture: Leading the next generation of chefs
Monday 19 May
2:00 pm - 2:40 pm
The Business Stage
Steal these retention strategies to win and keep the best team
Monday 19 May
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
The Business Stage
How smart payments & data can drive customer loyalty in hospitality
Monday 19 May
10:30 am - 11:10 am
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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10 strategies to take control of food costs
Monday 19 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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Stock Smarter, Not Harder: How tech can revolutionise inventory management
Monday 19 May
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Fast, Fresh & Frictionless: Optimising operations with tech
Monday 19 May
1:45 pm - 2:25 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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Revolutionising food safety with IoT and AI
Monday 19 May
2:45 pm - 3:25 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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Australia's Best Burger Awards Ceremony
Monday 19 May
4:30 pm
Australia's Best Burger Awards & Competition
Australia’s Best Pizza Awards Ceremony
Monday 19 May
4:30 pm
Australia's Best Pizza Awards & Competition
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Timeless in Melbourne: The secrets to building a lasting legacy
Tuesday 20 May
10:00 am - 10:45 am
The Main Stage
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Stay for Another Round: How to keep your staff engaged and your customers happy
Tuesday 20 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
The Main Stage
Menu Maverick: Crafting a unique menu in a copycat world
Tuesday 20 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Main Stage
Tomorrow's Tastes Today: Get ahead of 2025's biggest food trends
Tuesday 20 May
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
The Main Stage
Feeding the Next Generation: How young leaders are redefining hospitality
Tuesday 20 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Main Stage
How to build trust with sustainable sourcing and supply chains
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am - 11:10 am
The Business Stage
The power of authentic storytelling in branding
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am - 11:10 am
The Business Stage
Why the experience economy is shaping the future of dining
Tuesday 20 May
12:45 pm - 1:25 pm
The Business Stage
The Loyalty Playbook: How to design, launch and grow your loyalty program in 4 easy steps
Tuesday 20 May
1:35 pm - 2:05 pm
The Business Stage
The smart approach to choosing tech that powers your business
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am - 11:10 am
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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AI In Hospitality: How smart tech is changing the game for restaurants & cafés
Tuesday 20 May
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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Building a tech-enabled workforce to tackle labour shortages
Tuesday 20 May
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
5 key lessons from Australia's first AI powered drive-thru
Tuesday 20 May
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Data Driven Diners: Understanding and leveraging your data for success
Tuesday 20 May
2:15 pm - 2:55 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
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How to prepare a true Neapolitan Pizza according to AVPN regulations & Gigi Pizza
Tuesday 20 May
11:00 am
The Pizza Pasta Masterclass
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Mastering the Art of Pasta: A Masterclass with Andrea Tranchero, Crafted with Barilla
Tuesday 20 May
12:00 pm
Pizza Masterclasses
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LIVE Cheesemaking Demonstration by Vannella Cheese
Tuesday 20 May
10:00 am
The Pizza Pasta Masterclass
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