For the ultimate MICE experience on a day of your choosing
Access to the exhibition floor and education series on a day of your choosing
Demonstration stages and interactive experiences
MICE Town Square
For the ultimate MICE experience throughout the event
Access to the exhibition floor and education series across all three days
Demonstration stages and interactive experiences
Access to MICE at Night on Friday 27 March, 4pm-6pm
MICE Town Square
Exclusive industry knowledge + complimentary access to MICE
Access to the exclusive three-hour GCR Leaders Symposium
A two-course sit-down breakfast, complete with barista-made coffee
Inspiring international keynote speakers and expert panellists
Complimentary entry and access to all 3 days of MICE
Enjoy the ultimate awards night + opening party on Thursday 26 March
Access to the Coffee Industry Heroes Awards + MICE Opening Party
Join us for a fun and memorable night celebrating the coffee industry’s top professionals—recognising excellence, passion and the people shaping the future of coffee.
Join us for the official opening of MICE2026
Are you across commercial leases, legal rights, permits, retail laws, P&Ls, employee VISAs and the importance of a good lawyer? There's more to being a successful coffee shop than serving good coffee. Let's deep dive into the key requirements of business management.
Amelia Hicks
Nathan Toleman
Dave Chauhan
Mike Ico
What do shifting consumer preferences, the impact of weight-loss drugs, protein coffee, functional coffee and reduced restaurant portions have in common? Hear from brands that have entered the wellness space and joined the health-conscious movement.
Ollie Puddick
Craig Shapiro
Daniel Gotlib
Abdullah Ramay
Lucy Ward
Andre Selga
Matt Gellert
Can Australia become a serious contender to support the global supply shortage? Hear about results from multi-varietal trials, new hybrids in the spotlight, the future of the Aussie-farming community, and why Australian-grown coffee has a market advantage.
Kelly Kornacki
Tobias Kretzschmar
Rebecca Zenteld
The best example of automation in the café market is when it's invisible to the customer. Learn how far the industry has advanced with automated tools, and where it's headed with workflow, speed and consistency.
Chris Maybury
Matt Lucas
Sam Crowl
Do cafés really need a chef to 'up' the food quality? Discover food trends for the year, ways to set your menu a part, how many items is too many, and how to manage rising food costs and pricing your menu.
Laura Boulton
Learn how sustainability is embraced at each stage of the coffee value chain, from regenerative agriculture at origin, to smarter roasting techniques, at the café level, and into the hands of consumers.
Tom Hobbs
Monique Jaksic
Abigail Forsyth
What does social responsibility really look like in today’s coffee industry? This panel explores how cafés can create meaningful social impact and gain valuable customer trust and connection in the process.
Sabel Hunter
Alan White
Join us for the welcoming of day 2 at MICE2026.
Has Australia finally caught onto the chilled beverage boom? Let's talk cold brew, canned coffee, iced coffee, matcha, sodas, and sparkling tonics - and learn why embracing drink diversity is key to your café.
Brett Bolwell
Jerome Manion
Discover how to bring attention to your café on a local/national and international stage, and sustain attention with high standards and consistency beyond being a social media haven and influencer paradise.
Nolan Hirte
Jody Leslie
Wondering whether to start a retail offering for your business? Worried you'll lose a percentage of your regular customers? Take the fear factor out of the equation and hear from those who have embraced a retail structure, seen success, and have found a balance that caters to both in-store and home coffee needs.
Anna Lumsden
All good cafés do more than just killer coffee. The best cafés foster a sense of community and keep customers engaged. Discover how coffee raves, wellness events, multipurpose venues, and after hours activities can foster connection with staff and help grow your customer base. Learn how to stand out when everyone is doing the same.
Nick Ferguson
Sergio Londono
Luke Floyd
Want to expand your business but don't know where to start? Questioning if it's the 'right time' despite economic challengs? Thinking a second, third or fourth venue could be a great growth opportunity? This session is designed to provide you with practical advice on scaling up, with insight on the key mistakes people make, the non-negotiables, and representation on those who have done it right, and have seen it pay off.
Adam Theobald
Sam Taylor
Charlie Hachem
Dave Makin
Want to start your first café but don't know where to begin? Thinking about being an independent operator or joining a franchise? What finances do I need? How do I build a network of contacts to get the right suppliers? This panel will discuss all the things you need to do to prepare for your first café venture, and come out thriving,
John Hart
Eddie Cho
Junnie Phyu
Tim Noye
What does it take to become a brand icon and not a one-hit-wonder. Do you need to grow in volume and size to achieve longevity? What are the key elements to overcoming obstacles, and market shifts that have the potential to pivot your business. Discover the key non-negotiables to a long and healthy business.
Yuri Angele
Bridget Amor
Australia's food and coffee standards are high, but are we living up to expectations when it comes to hospitality standards? Let's talk about customer service, how it's evolved and whether it really matters to a café's bottom line.
James Hennebry
Chris Tate
George Skell
Day 3 begins on the Cafe Education Stage
Fancy yourself a master home barista? Want to take your skill to the next level? Hear from industry experts who have turned their passion into a career and why you can do it too!
Brian Leonard
Jade Jennings
Josh Taylor
Hear from industry-leading baristas and the key lessons they've learned beyond the coffee competition stage.
Pete Licata
Caleb Cha
Jack Simpson
Can you be a successful café without matcha on your menu? Hear from those who have merged matcha & coffee into a thriving business, and why signature drink beverages are the secret ingredient to extra café revenue.
Natalie Latimore
Brandon Jo
Yuta Tanaka
Thinking of opening a cafe and unsure what to price your menu at? Maybe you've been established for a while but feel your pricing isn't reflective of the market or business needs. Let's break things down and understand the contributing costs to a cup of coffee and how to price your menu so that you can remain a sustainable and profitable business, and comfortably justify to a customer why the price is the way it is.
River Vili
What does the coffee industry look like in 10 years' time? Hear from industry leaders about how beverages, consumption and technology will revolutionise the market and what café owners need to do to be ahead of the game.
What is specialty coffee, and do consumers really care? Let's discuss the importance of the specialty coffee category, the art of education, and whether top-priced coffees can sustain their place on café menus.
Abdullah Ramay
Matt Perger
What does competition excellence bring back to the café floor? Is it an investment worth making? Hear from competition winners on how they've applied their skills into valuable cafe experiences and added value through leadership, innovation, and stronger business outcomes.
Karl Lee
We explore the expansion of quality coffee in the wider hospitality industry, learning from leaders in the hotel, restaurant and events space on how they've embraced quality coffee at scale with speed and consistency to meet global customer demands.
Kate Langford
Braeden Lord
Leading Australian roasters will detail how they have carved their path to success, whether size really does matter, and the key learnings of how to scale and grow in an evolving market. Learn about how to balance quality with volume, brand identity with point of difference, changing consumer preference and pricing margins, and how to become a profitable business among market volatility and a competitive landscape.
Craig Dickson
Mik Di Pacci
Andrew Low
Lachlan Ward
A new era of international coffee brands are making their presence. Hear from global brands about their international success, the barriers to foreign business, and how they plan to adapt international identity with local markets.
Winnie Nawei
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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