Café School
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The café and food-to-go market has boomed over the last decade and now represents a $17 billion annual spend. It is an exciting sector with increasing sophistication and competition.
The Café School is a popular stage with demonstrations running every hour. Free workshops help cafes and takeaways expand their menu and boost their bottom line. You can hear the speakers, learn about new trends and taste new products.
Entry is free for the first 50 guests to each session. There is no booking required. Just come along to the show and take a seat 5-10 minutes before each workshop.

2024 Program included:
10.30am | Looking Ahead in Coffee | Harness technology to increase profitability. |
11.30am | Bottomless Brunch | How to offer value without breaking the bank. |
12.00pm | Sandwich Necessities | Boost your bottom line over lunch. |
1.00pm | Elevate Your Plant-based Offering | How one plant-based product can feed them all. |
2.00pm | Fast Casual Trends | New ideas for every meal occasion. |
3.00pm | Automate Your Café | Find the balance between efficiency and employee retention. |
3.45pm | Influencing Your Social Media | How to make your socials work harder. |
2024 Presenters included:

Chef Mel Alafaci
Vanilla Zulu Culinary Adventures

Hany Ezzat
MILKLAB

Em-Rose Hills
The Social Media Coach

Alejandro Cancino
The Aussie Plant Based Co.

Liam McLaughlin
Global Hospitality Group

Matthew Maslak
Borthwick Foods

Nicholas Kalogeropoulos
Calibre Feasts

Warren Jones
MISSION FOODS

Daniel McDouall
Squizify

Zach Viles
Unox Australia