The Age Good Food Symposium, presented by Lightspeed

The Age Good Food Symposium, presented by Lightspeed

Date: Monday 7 September
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Hyde Melbourne Place, 130 Russell Street, Melbourne

Please join us for the next Melbourne Good Food Symposium, presented by Lightspeed, where a panel of industry experts will discuss how consumer behaviour and the hospitality industry's revenue streams are shifting.

Consumer behaviour is shifting as takeaway and delivery are on the rise, meaning dine-in is no longer the unchallenged engine of growth. On top of that, different generations have vastly different spending habits, so predicting what your customers are going to do is getting increasingly harder. But with change comes opportunity, as operators turn to brand diffusion lines, niche trends, chef collaborations, events and new business structures. Understanding these options is central to longevity in 2026 and beyond - as is where to put your attention.

From fine-dining professionals to quick-service operators, our panellists will discuss this and more, sharing practical ideas on where the next dollar of growth will come from, how to read the shifting habits of your customers, and how to structure your business to make the most of what's next.

The evening will be hosted at Hyde Melbourne Place from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, with light drinks and refreshments provided.

This event is open to anyone working in hospitality. Although it is free of charge to attend, registration is necessary via the link.

This event is proudly supported by SevenRooms.