6 - 9 SEP 2027 | icc Sydney
Thai Ho, founder and CEO of MAMAS Dining Group, is an Australian restaurateur known for fusing Vietnamese traditions with contemporary innovation, immersive venues, exceptional service and commercially successful dining concepts.
Stefano Giannini is an experienced coffee industry professional with 15 years’ international experience across coffee, equipment, training and hospitality. As Area Manager for Cimbali Group in Oceania, Stefano works closely with the region’s coffee and hospitality industry, bringing deep expertise in coffee equipment, operational performance and innovation. Prior to joining
Mem Tjampitjinpa Aziz is co-founder of Wobbly Wombat Native Food Farm, a small regenerative farm in Victoria’s Upper Yarra. He is passionate about native Australian foods, sustainable agriculture and strengthening connections between growers, hospitality and local communities, demonstrating how small farms can create meaningful economic, environmental and social value.
Rob Collier is the Managing Director of Segafredo Bean Alliance Australia, one of Australia’s leading coffee roasters and equipment solution providers. Rob also led Riverina Fresh for almost ten years and has worked closely with many of the leading roasters, cafes and equipment providers across the coffee industry. With more
Danny brings 15 years of technology consulting experience across hospitality, retail, small business, and enterprise sectors. His career includes roles at Zendesk and Workday, and most recently Deputy, where he has spent the past two years supporting businesses in the hospitality and retail space.
Tolga Yilmaz is the Director at Ausphin Group and a Registered Migration Agent in Australia & NZ. Bringing nearly 15 years of experience in international education, training, and migration compliance. Yilmaz specializes in guiding hospitality businesses through complex regulatory shifts to build sustainable, visa-compliant and innovative workforce strategies.
Samantha Eades is a global design consultant, entrepreneur, and creative connector with over two decades of industry experience. With a rare instinct for both business and design, she creates human-centric spaces that reach the subconscious — evoking pride, connection, and emotional resonance. Her projects balance history, culture, and contemporary trends
Matthew Linklater is an award-winning bartender and beverage consultant whose work spans world-class cocktail venues, global drinks brands, and current venue and brand advisory through Tall Orders
Lizette Snaith leads Warialda Belted Galloway Beef, producing rare breed, grass fed beef with a true nose to tail ethos. She champions whole carcass use, ethical farming and deep customer (and chef) connection, ensuring every cut reflects care, sustainability and more than 35 years of heritage breed expertise.
John Stewart leads Macedon Ranges Lamb, combining regenerative farming, multi species pastures and strategic terminal breeding to produce premium lamb year round. With 97% lamb survival, dry aging and direct to consumer sales, he’s built a vertically integrated brand focused on flavour, soil health and whole farm resilience.
