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I believe that technology should make people’s lives easier while still allowing a sense of connection. A secure livelihood and a better lifestyle don’t always have to come at the cost of time. So, after seeing hospitality venues struggling and customers waiting in lines I realized there was an opportunity.

Judy is the Owner/operator of CATALINA Restaurant, Rose Bay, an enduring Sydney restaurant icon and harbourside gem, which recently celebrated its 30th birthday. Judy was born in New Zealand and made her way to Sydney in 1978. She began her career working with her late husband Michael at Len Evans’

Tara Senam is the founder of Meraki Hospitality Group, a leading collective of venues on the Central Coast. With over a decade of hands-on experience in building, operating, and scaling successful hospitality brands, Tara is passionate about transforming the industry’s reputation into one of respect, opportunity, and long-term career pathways

Stevan Premutico is one of Australia’s most influential restaurant tech entrepreneurs, with a career dedicated to making hospitality better, smarter, and more human. He founded Dimmi, the platform that transformed how Australians book restaurants (acquired by TripAdvisor.) He then went on to create me&u, the global leader in Order &

Chef Josh Niland has transformed the way we cook, transport, age and store fish. His ethical, sustainable and revolutionary approach has received global recognition. Fellow chefs, marine experts, seafood companies and fishmongers have applauded and embraced his new philosophy. He is a multi-award-winning chef, restaurateur and author.

With a career in hospitality that’s taken them across the globe, Marianne now leads the café experience nationally for Allpress. Blending international insight with a deep love for local coffee culture, they focus on creating meaningful customer moments and building strong, connected teams