Melbourne's North Food Waste Summit

Cut Costs. Reduce Waste. Create Change.

Join us at Melbourne’s North Food Waste Summit to explore practical solutions for reducing food waste while saving money and making a positive impact. This summit will bring together key industry players to share techniques, success stories, and actionable strategies to tackle food waste in Melbourne’s north.

Event Highlights:

• Discover how reducing food waste can benefit your bottom line.
• Learn innovative techniques and tools to minimise food waste in your operations.
• Hear inspiring success stories from businesses and organisations leading the charge.

Speakers:

• Prof. Simon Lockery, Reduce Program Leader at End Food Waste Australia
• Dr. Pablo Juliano, Group Leader - Food Processing and Supply Chains  - Agriculture and Food at CSIRO
• Sandra Dal Maso, Head of Packaging Transformation at Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation
• Rob Anderson, CEO at Cliamteers
• Syed Shahed, Chief Operating Officer at Melbourne Market
• Stephanie Salinas, Manager Waste to Energy Services at Yarra Valley Water
• George Hatzimanolis, CEO at Repurpose It
• Phoebe Gardner, Co-Founder and CEO at Bardee
• Victor Barichello, CEO at Empauer
• Francesco Portella, Commercial Manager at Floridia Cheese
• Dr. Aida Golneshin, Business Innovation Manager at Edlyn Foods
• Frank Yao, Managing Director and CEO at Innofocus
• Prof. Mikel Duke, Leader of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Research group at the Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities at Victoria University

Who Should Attend:

Professionals from the following sectors are encouraged to attend:

• Manufacturing (Food and General)
• Local Government
• Utilities (Telecommunication, Energy, etc.)
• Transport and Logistics
• Retail
• Business and Professional Services
• Education
• Health and Community Services
• Property and Development
• Financial Services/Investment

Ticket Prices:

• Attendance (Lunch and Refreshments included):
  • $55.00 (NORTH Link member or partner)
  • $99.00 (non-member)
    
• Display Spot (Trestle Table, Chair and Power):
  • $385.00 (NORTH Link member or partner)
  • $598.00 (non-member)
  • FREE with Platinum or Gold Sponsorship

Sponsorship Opportunities Available
For sponsorship inquiries, email Dianne Deal at d.deal@latrobe.edu.au.

Display Spots/Exhibitor Booths Available

Each display spot will include a 1.8m x .7m trestle table (approx.), two chairs and a power supply within a 2m x 2m space. Exhibitors will be expected to display their products on their tabletops. Companies may bring their own pull-up banners, tablecloths, marketing collateral and literature. All exhibitors will receive two complimentary attendee tickets. Any additional tickets must be purchased by the company.

Set up times for all exhibitors are from 7:00 am on Thursday, 15 May.
All stands must be show-ready by 8:00 am on Thursday, 15 May.
The exhibition will be open from 8.00 am until 3.00 pm.
All exhibitors must have packed up and left the venue by 4:30 pm on Thursday, 15 May.

For display spot inquiries, email a.parekh@latrobe.edu.au.

Be part of the movement to reduce food waste in Melbourne’s north. Let’s create a sustainable future together!

Early Bird Offer:

Early bird tickets to this important event are available until 31 March 2025.

Use the code EARLYBIRD10 to avail a 10% Early Bird discount on attendance ticket prices.