6 - 9 SEP 2027 | icc Sydney
Bella Reinke is a Partner Manager at Tyro Payments, working with software partners across Australia’s hospitality industry. Her role gives her firsthand insight into how technology and changing customer expectations are influencing the sector, and how hospitality businesses are evolving the way they engage with customers and build lasting loyalty.
Fuzz Ali is a modern Pacific food voice blending heritage, heat and high-impact flavour into refined recipes that linger long after the last bite. He brings a polished, soulful approach to Pacific and Indo-Fijian cuisine, transforming tradition into something fun and new for everybody.
Boyde Skinner is the Asia Pacific Regional Manager for American Beverage Marketers, overseeing 17 markets across the region. With extensive experience in FMCG, beverages, distribution and international market development, he specialises in building brands, developing strategic partnerships and creating sustainable growth across retail, foodservice and hospitality channels.
Sam Burke is a senior culinary, marketing, and operations leader with over 30 years of experience in the beef, lamb, veal, and goat sectors. He began his career as an apprentice chef and progressed through roles in butcher shops, large-scale catering, and major international events. Before joining MLA in 2014,
Telina Menzies is Executive Chef at Australian Venue Co, leading culinary teams across a multi-state portfolio spanning Australia and New Zealand. With extensive experience in large-scale food and beverage operations, they specialise in seasonal menu innovation, operational excellence, and building high-performing kitchen cultures. Passionate about developing people and fostering inclusive
Steve has spent over 11 years at The Pancake Parlour and is primarily responsible for building the company’s digital eco-system, including their popular loyalty program which has just reached 600,000 members. Over the last 18 months, Steve managed the company’s digital transformation, which included rolling out Square across 13 restaurants
Tess Myers is the Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at me&u, where she works with leading hospitality groups to help them unlock the power of guest data, digital ordering and connected customer experiences. Over the past 15 years, Tess has built her career at the forefront of industries
Lachlan Ward is CEO of ST. ALi, the Melbourne roastery that helped pioneer Australia’s specialty coffee movement. Founded in 2005 as a single laneway café in South Melbourne, ST. ALi has grown into an international brand that has evolved with the needs of coffee drinkers, and with a footprint of
As founder of Tech Pantry and owner of the Top Shop cafe in Byron Bay, Andy has spent the past 13 years elevating hospitality standards across the industry. He believes strong relationships underpin good business, taking the time to connect personally before discussing commercial matters, and consistently supports venues and
Paddy is a founding team member at Now Book It, where he has spent more than 11 years helping shape the business and its role in the hospitality technology landscape. With more than 20 years of experience across the hospitality industry, he brings a deep understanding of the challenges and
