GROW Assembly to follow MAD Symposium

Following on from the successes of MAD Sydney, the WAW Gathering in Melbourne in 2014, and inspired by Ted Talks and the Welcome Conference, some of Melbourne’s brightest hospitality industry leaders have created a program for Melbourne to develop the skills of our future industry leaders.

Gathering some of the nation’s  finest hospitality minds, the event will provide the skills, both emotional and technical, for the future generation of hospitality professionals.

These include:

Dan Hunter – Owner and chef, Brae Restaurant in Birregurra

Josh Elias – founder and editor of Alquimie Magazine

Kevin Donovan – Restaurateur, Donovans in St Kilda

Leon Kennedy – Entrepreneur, Proud Mary Coffee Roasters

Sarah Lemke – Baker/Chef, De Superette, Belgium

Max Allen – Wine writer.

Sebastian Crowther – Master Sommelier

Ashley Huntington – Farmer and Brewer

Angie Giannakodakis – Restaurateur, Epocha in Carlton

Nolan Hirte – Owner and coffee pioneer, Proud Mary Coffee Roasters

Sharon Flynne – Founder, The Fermentary, Melbourne

 

Moderated by Banjo Harris Plane, GROW Assembly is a collective of respected hospitality practitioners.   From small cafés to fine diners, coffee roasters to destination restaurants, both locally and around the world, the GROW team has a range of experiences within the hospitality industry. Thos opportunities have taken them from London to New York, Israel to New Zealand and back to Melbourne.

The GROW team have announced that the forum will take place at the magnificent Melba Speigeltent in Perrry Street, Collingwood (off Johnston Street). Built in Belgium in 1910, this amazing wooden structure was relocated to Melbourne in 2006 will provide a great backdrop for our inaugural GROW event.

The team have also offered free and discounted tickets to education and training institutions across Victoria to provide students access to the event and to learn from those who have been through the industry already.

Tickets are available for the event and all industry sectors are encouraged to attend.

What:               GROW Assembly

Where:            The Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood.

When:              Sunday May 1   10am – 5pm

                        Includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea

Cost:                $125 per ticket

GROW will happen thanks to the sponsors providing food and beverages and services.

Proud Mary Coffee Roasters

Ides

Rockwell and Sons

Mondo Imports and Boccaccio Cellars

Hepburn Mineral Water

Lving Earth

Alquimie

Bar Liberty

Perfect South Tea

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Under One Roof is a proud partner of GROW Assembly