Sam Crowl
Co-owner of Cow and the Moon
Sam Crowl is the Co-owner of Cow and the Moon, an internationally award-winning gelateria renowned for its bold classic flavours, creative concepts, and deep connection to specialty coffee. The brand’s identity is shaped by Sam’s long-standing passion for coffee, developed through years of travel, hands-on experience, and collaboration with roasters across the coffee industry. With over 15 years of competing in both gelato and coffee competitions, Sam has built extensive technical knowledge and a sharp creative edge.
Having grown Cow and the Moon into multiple successful locations, Sam remains driven by innovation and process while maintaining a taste first quality control approach.
1:15pm - 2:00pm
Thursday 26th March 2026 Day 1
How Can Automation Deliver A Premium Experience?
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.