2025 Agenda
With 3 days of content, demonstrations, and case studies across 6 stages, Foodservice Australia has knowledge to serve to anyone looking for new skills, knowledge and inspiration in the Food & Hospitality sector.
The agenda below is subject to change. We suggest you check back regularly to stay up to date with the latest sessions and presenters.
From one to many: Scaling without sacrificing standards
Sunday 18 May
10:45 am - 11:15 am
The Main Stage
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
Session sponsor
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
Session sponsor
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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From 1 to 172+: The secrets behind Grill'd 's bold expansion
Monday 19 May
10:45 am - 11:15 am
The Main Stage
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
Session sponsor
10 strategies to take control of food costs
Monday 19 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Restaurant & Hospitality Tech Exchange
Session sponsor
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
Session sponsor
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
Session sponsor
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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