FSSA announces line-up of speakers for up coming conferences.

The Foodservice Suppliers Association Australia (FSAA) has announced the line-up for its inaugural Foodservice Today and Tomorrow conference, to be held in conjunction with the Foodservice Australia Expo 2010.

The conference aims to give foodservice professionals an comprehensive overview of the challenges facing the industry today and into the future. The program will include all the latest industry trends and emerging issues, practical advice from expert speakers and offers great networking opportunities.

The program includes the following speakers and topics:

John Eales AM – Keynote Speaker “Leadership – A Strategic Advantage”

Bernard Berson, CEO, Bidvest AsiaPacific “International and Domestic Trends in Foodservice Distribution”

Samantha Blake, Director Supply Chain and Retail Policy, Australian Food & Grocery Council “Trends in Supply Chain Practice”

Derrick Casey, Director TAFE South Australia “Chefs, Bakers and Pastrycooks: An Endangered Species?”

Tony Mahar, Director Sustainable Development, Australian Food & Grocery Council “Future Environmental Impacts on the Foodservice Industry”

 Sissel Rosengren, Business Unit Manager Foodservice, BIS Shrapnel “Global Trends in Foodservice”

 Rick Stephen, Executive Chef for Singapore Airport Terminal Services catering “Opportunities Outside Australia”

 Keri Thomas, General Manager, Stoddart Food Service Equipment “The Influence of Foodservice Equipment on Future Menus”

The Foodservice Today and Tomorrow conference costs $375 for members and $425 for non members and will be held on June 21 at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre. To register, phone Vince Crawley on 0404 464 539 or email vince_crawley53@hotmail.com.