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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

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

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

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.

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

Rod Fowler has over 40 years experiece in technology adaption across several indiustries. He is a leading voice in Australia’s foodservice industry, recognized for his expertise in market insights and innovation. Rod shares his forward-looking insights as a food industry futurist and serves as an advisor to the Australian Foodservice

Adetokunboh Adeniyi is a seasoned hospitality expert and founder of award winning Little Lagos Bistro & Bar based in Newtown, Sydney. Adetokunboh is also the founder of The Lagosians, a street wear brand inspired by Little Lagos and The Afro-Caribbean Cookout – a street food fusion brand exploring the culinary

Anita has over 20 years experience in marketing and relationship development in Asia Pacific and the Oceania region working across a vast number of categories and channels. Anita has been with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for 6 years as the Senior Commercial Manager in the Oceania Region, looking after

Heidi Walker is owner and Managing Director of Walker Seafoods Australia & Walker’s Tuna. Heidi was awarded MSC’s Fishing Hero award in 2025 for her leadership in sustainable tuna fishing and her launch of Walker’s Tuna brand for retail and food service. Walker Seafoods Australia is Australia’s largest wild caught

Garry Stokes has more than 40 years experience in the hospitality industry, working in many areas of the industry. Garry’s started his career in Commercial Cookery, working in Australia and overseas Hotels gaining experience in a wide cross-section of establishments. Garry has more that 25 years teaching experience in the