
Co-founder and Foodservice Specialist / FoodLogic
Venessa Barnes
Venessa Barnes is a foodservice leader, marketer, and co-founder of FoodLogic. With a career spanning from chef to industry strategist, she helps brands drive sustainability, innovation, and customer engagement. Passionate about experience-driven dining and ethical supply chains, Venessa empowers businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.
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Fast, Fresh & Frictionless: Optimising operations with tech
Monday 19 May
1:45 pm - 2:25 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange

Steve Sidd
Group Managing Director
Catering HQ

Pete Learmonth
Product Manager
Lightspeed Commerce

Venessa Barnes
Co-founder and Foodservice Specialist
FoodLogic

Nick Campese
Group General Manager
Royal Stacks
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sustainability
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How to build trust with sustainable sourcing and supply chains
Tuesday 20 May
10:30 am - 11:10 am
The Business Stage

Katie Fisher
Chief Commercial Officer
Foodbank Victoria

Emil Kroell
Technical Account Manager
End Food Waste Australia

Duane Barber
President & CEO
IPC Asia Pacific

Melissa Goffin
Managing Director
RedGum BBQ

Venessa Barnes
Co-founder and Foodservice Specialist
FoodLogic
business
tech
Why the experience economy is shaping the future of dining
Tuesday 20 May
12:45 pm - 1:25 pm
The Business Stage

Joseph Abboud
Owner
Rumi Restaurant

Teresa Sperti
Founder and Director
Arktic Fox

Jackie Middleton
Co Founder and Director
Earl Canteen

Rony Parienty
Head Chef & Owner
Shelanous

Venessa Barnes
Co-founder and Foodservice Specialist
FoodLogic

Alex Landon
Executive Editor
Secret Media Network