First MICE2025 speakers revealed

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The first expert speakers for Melbourne International Coffee Expo’s (MICE) Café Owners Education Series have been revealed, with more than 60 industry leaders set to take the stage over the three-day event.

To be held from 20 to 22 March at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the sessions aim to support café owners in running better businesses, with practical advice on efficiency, marketing, profitability, and sustainability to feature as part of the sessions.

Access to the Café Owners Education Series is included in the MICE ticket, with tickets available to purchase here.

See below for a program breakdown:

Thursday 20 March

10.15am – 11.00am | The power of signature drinks

Danni Choy – MONIN Australia

Natalie Latimore – Milklab

11.15am – 12.00pm | Brewed to perfection: curating the ultimate café menu

Garry Rodakis – Sycamore Group

Ben Richardson – Autumn Rooms

Dave Stewart – Roasting Warehouse

1.00pm – 1.45pm | Positioning your business for success 

Ray Strongman – Outcomes Business Group

Wes Lambert – Australian Restaurant & Café Association

Ben Irvine – Seven Miles

Mike Ico – Superfreak

Friday 21 March

10.15am – 11.00am | Espresso economics: balancing rising costs and consumer expectations

Andrew Low – Coffee Supreme

Luke Terrey – Condesa Co.

Nadia Moreira – Southland Merchants

Abdullah Ramay – Pablo & Rusty’s

11.15am – 1.45pm | Sustainable sips and ethical sourcing 

Saxon Wright – Huskee Co.

Kimberley Dixon – FlowPower

Dylan Rowe – Project Pargo

Saturday 22 March

10.15am – 11.00am | The future of coffee products and how to disrupt the market 

Kirk Pearson – Project Zero

Connor Nestor – New Ground

11.15am – 12.00pm | Optimising customer experience and brand building 

Hyunjeong Kim – @yourfavkimmy

Tari – Operator 25

Justine Eltakchi – OneMusic Australia

Sam Sidney – Milkbar Digital

Source: Bean Scene Mag

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