31 AUG - 3 SEP 2026 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
As the manager of GoodFish’s Sustainable Seafood guide for 8 years, Adrian has a near encyclopaedic background knowledge of fishing, sustainability and seafood in Australia. His passion for fishing, surfing, and being underwater drives him to work towards healthy oceans forever.
Bio info for Carolyne Helmy Originally from New Caledonia, I draw upon my French culture and background to design and create menus. Food has always held a special space in my heart and in the household growing up. My mom has always been an amazing cook and I knew early
Chef Michael Rantissi trained in Paris and New York learning great skills in the fine dining world. After relocating to Australia in 2004 Michael worked as the Sous Chef in the fine dining Restaurant at The Bathers’ Pavilion, Balmoral Beach. His career moved to more casual dining working at Pink
Marilyn Annecchini’s dedication to culinary excellence alongside her husband and business partner, Giovanni Pilu, has earned her acclaim as one of Australia’s foremost restaurateurs. Together, they helm two esteemed establishments on Sydney’s Northern Beaches: Pilu at Freshwater and the Pilu Baretto. With over two decades of dedication, their ‘Sardinian’ inspired
Director and Founder of love.fish Barangaroo Michelle is a seasoned hospitality veteran with over 30 years of industry experience, having served as a Director for the past 25 years. Her passion lies in supporting and empowering women, both within her own business and through her extensive professional networks. With an
General Manager of Two Good Co Food. Two Good is a social enterprise, not for profit organisation that supports women that have suffered complex trauma.
Driven by a passion for hospitality & how tech can transform the way the industry operates. 20+ years in hospitality — from owning venues in Byron Bay to leading IT and software implementations Andy Gordon heads up Tech Pantry, helping top Australian brands build smarter tech stacks & scale with
Alice Ellis is Editor in Chief of Time Out in Sydney, Melbourne and Australia. Alice loves having a job that’s all about supporting one of her biggest passions: Sydney. She works every day to encourage people off the couch and out exploring the city’s diverse restaurants, bars, arts and culture
Chris Mavris – Hospitality & Franchise Operations Leader Chris Mavris is an accomplished hospitality professional with nearly four decades of experience in the café, QSR, and franchise sectors. Renowned for his hands-on leadership and operational excellence, Chris has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of some of
Born and raised in Perth, Australia, CEO and Co-Founder Craig Joel has worked in hospitality since the start of his career. From running his own restaurant to presiding the Catering Institute of Australia (ACI) for a full decade, his 30 years in hospitality led him to discover a gap in
