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

Jenn Heggarty leads OzHarvest Tasmania, driving efforts to reduce food waste and support local communities.

Krystal Caton is a first-generation farmer known for turning premium fruit and surplus produce into...

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

Dr. Emma Lee advances Tasmanian Aboriginal food sovereignty through commercial abalone fisheries.

Dr. Karin Grosstessner-Hain, Austrian-born scientist and winemaker, leading beverage research at Okanagan College.

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

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.