31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Started as a home baker in 2019. A self learnt cake designer and Cafe owner now with 2 pop up locations.
Nick Lo is the Head of Operations at The Big Group, managing some of Melbourne’s most iconic venues and majors and high-profile events. He is passionate about blending smart systems, great teamwork, and creative problem-solving to create unforgettable guest experiences.
Lorenzo Fantarella is the co-founder of Pasta Prego, one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing pasta brands. With a background in finance, he brings a strategic edge to scaling hospitality businesses.
Jess Colgan is the CEO of All Things Equal, a Melbourne-based social enterprise café and catering operation that creates award-wage hospitality careers for people with disability through hands-on training, practical support, and a structured three-stage employment pathway. She is also the co-founder of GingerSnap Patisserie, a plant-based dessert brand created
Isaac Varano is the co-founder of Pasta Prego, a growing Melbourne pasta brand known for its high-quality takeaway at an affordable price. With a background in medical science, he brings an analytical and evidence-based approach to scaling hospitality — from operations and marketing to customer loyalty and growth strategy. Since
Jody joined Toby’s in 2018 and comes from a Finance and Supply chain background having worked in some of the world’s largest companies in Australia and Internationally. She loves the passion and pace of the coffee industry and loves seeing people and customers grow as a result of partnering with
Angelica iuliano is an award-winning pastry chef and the Group Pastry Chef at MoVida, Melbourne. Representing Queen Professional since 2023, Angelica brings over a decade of experience and a reputation for reimagining classic desserts with bold, innovative flair. Her work spans top venues including The Langham, Dinner by Heston, and
Lucy Ruff is a Sales Team Lead at Too Good To Go, the world’s largest marketplace for surplus food. Based in Sydney, Lucy leads the expansion of the platform across New South Wales and WA, working closely with food businesses to help them fight food waste while growing sustainably. With
Bianca Brady, co-founder of Axify, is a hospitality-turned-tech leader with 20 years’ operational expertise. She blends deep hospitality industry insight with advanced AI capability, delivering solutions that capture bookings, streamline workflows, and free teams to focus on exceptional guest experiences. Currently completing her Master’s in Statistics & Data Science at
Emily is a product leader at Tyro Payments, where they help thousands of hospitality businesses deliver smarter, more seamless customer experiences. With over a decade in fintech and a strong track record in AI innovation, Emily specialises in turning emerging technology into practical, human-centred tools that make service faster, operations
