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Managing Editor / Restaurant Business
Clare Riley

Clare Riley is Managing Editor for National Media’s foodservice division, including its new title ‘Restaurant Business’, bringing extensive experience in editorial leadership, content strategy, and brand development. As the former editor of Eat Out Magazine, a leading UK trade publication for the out-of-home dining sector (acquired by GlobalData), Clare has a deep understanding of foodservice trends, industry insights, and audience engagement. She has also led brand and marketing initiatives for client-side brands such as Vapiano and HelloFresh, further strengthening her expertise in our industry.

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How To Solve The Staffing Crisis Without Breaking The Bank
Sunday 12 October
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
The Business Stage
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Robert Smithson
Head of Culinary
dnata Catering & Retail
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Isaac Gorton
Hospitality Recruitment Specialist
Frontline Hospitality Queensland
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
What does it take to scale your venue without losing your soul?
Sunday 12 October
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The Business Stage
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Gustav Lammerding
Head Of Marketing
Banjo's
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Linda Dang
Director & Hospitality Accountant
Evisory
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Simon Dell
CEO & Founder / Business Mentor
Cemoh
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
The $50,000 Mistake: How To Avoid Expensive Tech Failures
Sunday 12 October
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
The Business Stage
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Alexandra Preece
General Manager
Gradi Group
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Shane Flanagan
Head of Integrated Partners
me&u
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Disruptive Dialogues: Why Women Should Be Leading Hospitality's Future
Sunday 12 October
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
The Business Stage
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Leah Dunnigan
T25 Aus Bartender of the Year '25
Savile Row
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Laura Goldberg
Owner / Marketing Director
Hurricane's Grill
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Claire Van Vuuren
Head chef / Owner
Bloodwood
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Danielle Dixon
Chef & Head of Curriculum
Institute of Culinary Excellence
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Queensland Growth Surge: Where Are The Smart Hospitality Operators Heading?
Sunday 12 October
10:30 am - 11:15 am
The Business Stage
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Steven Minnikin
Minister for Customer Services and Open Data and Minister for Small and Family Business
Queensland Government
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Andrew Baturo
Restaurateur
Dap & Co. Hospitality Group
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Bernie Hogan
CEO
Queensland Hotels Association (QHA)
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Rob Comiskey
Co-founder & Director
Comiskey Group
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Menu Engineering: How To Turn Every Dish Into Profit
Monday 13 October
10:30 am - 11:15 am
The Business Stage
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Kristie Booker
FMCG Director
Imagine Collective
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Joel Chrystal
Culinary & Hospitality Innovation
Imagine Collective
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Paul Rifkin
Hospitality Consultant & Chef Coach
Chef Paul Rifkin Consulting
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Too Good in Toowoomba: A Case Study For Local Community Success
Monday 13 October
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
The Business Stage
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Tanaya Treadwell
CEO
Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce
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Katrina Costigan
Owner/Operator
UVA Wine Bar
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Renee Brown
Vineyard Manager
Rosalie House
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Green and Profitable: Restaurant Sustainability That Pays
Monday 13 October
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
The Business Stage
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Keary Shandler
Sustainability Consultant
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Chris Thompson
Head of Growth
Yume Food
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Katie Barton-Harvey
Project Coordinator
Boomerang Alliance
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Alexander Bell
Chemical engineer & Founder
Milton Distillery
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Marketing that Works: The No-Bullsh*t Tactics Your Venue Needs
Monday 13 October
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
The Business Stage
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Donna Kramer
Co-Founder
Aruga - PR Agency
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Venessa Barnes
Co-Founder and Marketing Manager
FoodLogic
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business
Future-Proofing Your Business: What's coming next in hospitality?
Monday 13 October
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
The Business Stage
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Adam Theobald
Founder & CEO
Ordermentum
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Rod Fowler
Director & Principal
Food Industry Foresight
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Clare Riley
Managing Editor
Restaurant Business