THE TECH STAGE

 

 

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Tech that works for you - not the other way around.

The Tech Stage explores the tools, systems, and innovations transforming the way restaurants, cafés, and food businesses operate. Hear from operators, product experts, and industry leaders on implementing new technology, improving productivity, managing data, creating seamless customer experiences, and building future-ready operations. Practical showcases will give you a hands-on view of how these tools work in real-world settings. If you want to work smarter, reduce friction, and confidently adopt tech that actually makes a difference, this stage is for you.

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Hear from operators, product experts, and industry leaders

Rod Fowler
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Chris Tate
Operations Manager / Pablo & Rusty's Coffee Roasters
Andrew Briese
CEO/Founder / CTB & CO.
Bethany Garnett
Head of Reservations / Laundy Hotel Group
Alek Trpkoski
CEO / Byte Federal
Natalie Sharpe
CEO / Oliver's
Tess Myers
Managing Director / me&u
Ravi Nahappan
Co-Founder / Rolo Robotics
Asantha Wijeyeratne
Executive Director, CEO and Co-Founder / PaySauce
Laura Goldberg
Chief Operating Officer / Hurricane's Grill
Alexandra Preece
General Manager / Gradi Group
Sarah Franklyn
Head of Partnerships / Impact Data
Shane Flanagan
Head of Partnerships / me&u
Ace Gorgievski
Head of Operations / ByteFederal
Paddy McCrory
CRO / Now Book It
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Mon 25 May 2026
Tue 26 May 2026
Wed 27 May 2026
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The Future of Tech in Food: What's Next for the Industry?
Monday 25 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Tech Stage
Rod Fowler
Feeding the Future: Automation, AI & the Next Generation of Foodservice
Monday 25 May
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Tech Stage
Ravi Nahappan
Co-Founder
Rolo Robotics
Rod Fowler
Beyond Compliance: How Technology Is Transforming Food Safety in 2026
Monday 25 May
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Tech Stage
Payday Super Changes: How to Use Tech to Get Ready
Tuesday 26 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Tech Stage
Asantha Wijeyeratne
Executive Director, CEO and Co-Founder
PaySauce
Be a Better Boss: Technology and Tactics for Smarter Leadership
Tuesday 26 May
12:30 pm - 12:15 pm
Tech Stage
Asantha Wijeyeratne
Executive Director, CEO and Co-Founder
PaySauce
From Paddock to Plate: Technology Securing Australia's Food Future
Tuesday 26 May
1:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Tech Stage
Tech that Saves Time and Protects Taste: Efficient Tools for Food Operators
Tuesday 26 May
3:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Tech Stage
The Visumé Hiring Playbook: What Operators Need to Know About Digital Talent Acquisition
Wednesday 27 May
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Tech Stage

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