Foodservice Robotics & Automation at Fine Food September 10th

Excited to be presenting on one of my favourite topics for the seventh year in a row at Fine Food in Sydney. Robotics and Automation in Foodservice.

When: WEDNESDAY, 10th September at 2:45pm

Where: Talking Trends Stage at Fine Food in Sydney, being held at the ICC, Darling Harbour.

This session dives into the latest global trends in foodservice robotics, covering back and front of house solutions, and sharing real-world wins and lessons learned. You’ll leave with fresh ideas to boost efficiency and spark innovation in your business. Whether you own a bustling café, run a restaurant, or work on the frontlines of hospitality, this talk will share actionable insights and inspire new thinking on harnessing robotics for efficiency, customer delight, and sustainable growth. to analyse every menu across Australia and New Zealand—pinpointing and segmenting your ideal prospects with precision.

Rod is a senior executive with an international career having lived and worked in Australia, Norway, Sweden, Malaysia and the UK. He has a 40 year career in management, marketing, sales, and project management in several industries including banking, IT, printing, manufacturing and services.

In his early career he worked at one of IBM’s Software Laboratories in Europe developing application software to solve critical business problems and since that time has continued to be involved in the application of technology and innovation in commercial applications. 

For the past 10 years, as a Director of Food Industry Foresight, Rod has focused on market insights and trends in the Foodservice Industry.

05/09/2025
Excited to be presenting on one of my favourite topics for the seventh year in a row at Fine Food in Sydney. Robotics and Automation in Foodservice.