Kirsha Kaechele is an artist and curator using creativity to transform social and environmental challenges.

Richard Cornish is an Australian food writer, commentator & Melbourne Food & Wine Festival creative.

Durkhanai Ayubi is an Afghan-born writer exploring food, culture, ancestral narratives and shared social realities.

Dr Kiah Smith uses futures thinking to advance fairer, community-led food systems.

Felicity Richards is a Tasmanian beef producer and agricultural leader focused on practical, evidence-based policy.

Bram Bolwijn is a trained sommelier and ambassador for Canadian wine, bringing international hospitality experience...

Jenn Goodwin helps advance Kelowna’s UNESCO City of Gastronomy vision, championing food, culture & innovation.

Tom Woolley leads Food & Agri Programs at Startupbootcamp Australia, turning ideas into commercial opportunities.

Dr Megan Verdon is a Senior Research Fellow focused on improving livestock welfare, systems and...

Dr Justin is an entomologist exploring the behaviour of insect pests, predators, parasitoids and pollinators.

Dr Tory Clarke is a crop physiologist specialising in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.

Dr Leticia Reis is a tree crop physiologist at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, UTAS.

Marek Matuszek leads Ag Logic’s irrigation, soils and monitoring, helping clients build practical farm strategies.

Rob Shellie is a food and nutrition professor at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.

Caroline Brown is a cider maker, entrepreneur and policy leader championing heritage, conservation and sustainability.