DATE: 27th March 2026
LOCATION: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (In Eureka 1 & 2 rooms).
START: 8:00am registrations open, 8.30am session starts with gourmet sit down breakfast.
The GCR Leaders Symposium returns in 2026 following its sold-out edition that united influential voices from across the global coffee sector.
This highly anticipated morning event will bring together leading roasters, business operators, and industry decision makers to unpack the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the global coffee landscape.
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
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
Mark McKenzie
Martin Nguyen
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
Sonja Needs
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