Program
Just as the industry remains dynamic, so will the Hospitality Leaders Summit 2021 program! Expect a stellar line-up of speakers – industry-leading restaurant owners, chefs, consultants and suppliers – sharing their expertise on how you can improve the profitability of your venues and further your careers.
View below the program of our recent 2021 edition.
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Registrations open |
| 9:30am – 9:35am | Welcome and Opening Ken Burgin, Silver Chef and Anna Pavoni, Ormeggio |
| 9:35am – 10:35am | Keynote Presentation: Dianne McGrath |
| 10:35am – 11:05am | Survive and Thrive: How to appeal to multiple markets Illa Kim, Soul Dining & Soul Deli; Justin Newton, House Made Hospitality; Joanne Sproule, the people_ ; Matt Swieboda, Love Tilly Group |
| 11:05am – 11:15am | Partner presentation: Stoddart Australia presents the latest in foodservice equipment |
| 11:15am – 11:45am | Morning Tea |
| 11:45am – 12:00pm | Tackling the Talent Shortage: Solutions to attract and retain staff Luke Butler, Hastings People |
| 12:00pm – 12:15pm | The 24-Hour Economy: How a Sydney hospitality group is revitalising the city Elliot Solomon, Solotel |
| 12:15pm – 12:45pm | Tech, Please! Make ordering, delivery and booking platforms work for your business Gary Burrows, The Fork; Julian Cincotta, Butter; Bec Nyst, Uber Eats; John Saadie, Order Up! |
| 12:45pm – 1:05pm | Capitalising on Domestic Tourism Susannah George, The Urban List |
| 1:05pm – 1:15pm | Partner Presentation: Nestle Professional presents the latest trends in plant based and gluten free |
| 1:15pm – 2:15pm | Lunch |
| 2:15pm – 2:35pm | Wellness at Work: A mental health toolkit for the industry Scott Bidmead, Euda |
| 2:35pm – 3:05pm | Branding, Social Media and Photography 101: A masterclass with four professionals Tom Edwards, 1oh1 Media; Kitti Gould, Photographer; Jasmine Gallagher and Shy Trutwein, After Hours Studio |
| 3:05pm – 3:15pm | Partner Presentation: day seven will showcase the lastest in hospo uniforms |
| 3:15pm – 3:45pm | 2022 Trends: The latest on sustainability, beverage trends, staffing and expansion Nathan Dalah, The Fishbowl Group; Helise Heggen, Merivale; Martin Hudak, Maybe Sammy; Gary Smith, BioPak |
| 3:45pm – 3:55pm | Partner presentation: Lyres presents the rise in non-alcoholic beverages in the market |
| 3:55pm – 4:00pm | Closing remarks: Ken Burgin |
| 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Networking drinks |
*Subject to change