QSR Media Op Central Conference & Awards 2022
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QSR Media Op Central Conference & Awards 2022
QSR Media Op Central Conference & Awards 2022
Australia’s quick service and fast casual restaurant industry welcomed 2022 with a cautious outlook, expecting growth but remaining agile amidst rising costs and lingering challenges to supply chain and staffing.
The ‘next normal’ is upon us - where is the industry heading and how does it plan to adjust to dynamic customer behaviours?
This year’s edition of the QSR Media Op Central Conference & Awards will gather the industry’s top decision makers for a day filled with fresh, up-to-date insights, analysis and research on the issues that matter, networking opportunities, and the latest innovations that will inspire multi-site restaurant brands.
The event is open to local and international restaurant brand executives, as well as vendors in the QSR and fast casual restaurant community.
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Why you must participate:
THRIVE
- Be inspired with latest innovations in store design, delivery and sustainability
- First-hand experience shared by top leaders on navigating lingering challenges


ACCELERATE
- Get ahead of the trends by listening to roster of subject-matter experts
- The chance to get your questions answered live
Events Programme
*Subject to change
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Networking Registration
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Leaders Panel
Our annual panel discussion for the movers and shakers of the industry, get a fresh pulse of what's happening, the trends they are seeing, and valuable perspectives on timely issues.
- Phil Reed, CEO, Pizza Hut Australia
more to come...
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Economic Update
- Carlos Cacho, Chief Economist, Jardine
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Trends Report
- Sanjev Kangatharan, Director - Australia Foodservice, The NPD Group
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CMO Panel Discussion
In various forms, technology continues to reshape how restaurant brands vie for consumers' attention. As this field continues to heat up, learn from a select group of restaurant executives on how to best navigate the ever-changing marketing world.
- Joanna Robinson, CMO, Chatime
- Lara Thom, CMO, GYG
more to come...
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Morning Tea
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM The Future of Food Presentation
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Young Entrepreneurs Panel
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Brand Transformation Case Study
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Lunch Break
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM Awards Programme & Induction of Jack Cowin into QSR Media Hall of Fame with Q&A
STREAM 1 Operations and Tech
02:45 PM - 03:15 PM Speaking Session
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM Wing Presentation
Find out how Wing is working with QSR brands to deliver their food via drones.
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM New Entrants/New Models
Find out how new models and new entrants are disrupting the foodservice landscape and what it means for your restaurant chain.
STREAM 2 Strategy and Leadership
02:45 PM - 03:15 PM Speaking Session
03:15 PM - 03:45 PM People and Culture Panel
- Marieke Bruinstroop, Chief People Officer, GYG
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM Menu Presentation
04:15 PM - 05:15 PM Cocktail Party
Contact Us
For more details, contact:
Justine Charlton
+61 416 079 788
justine@qsrmedia.com.au