The Connected Table:
How hospitality is evolving
Join OpenTable at this year’s ‘Hospo Circle’ event, in proud partnership with Crunch — a night designed to bring the local hospo community together to share ideas, spark conversation, and connect over great food and drinks.
This year’s theme The Connected Table: How hospitality is evolving — explores how shifting diner behaviours, tech, and guest expectations are reshaping the way we run restaurants today.
Canapés and drinks are on us — spots are limited, RSVPs essential!
Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Time: 5:30pm arrival for a 6pm start
Venue: Alto Events
Address: Top Floor, Melbourne, GPO Building Cnr Elizabeth + Little Bourke Street, VIC 3000
The Connected Table: How hospitality is evolving
Join OpenTable at this year’s Hospo Circle event, in proud partnership with Crunch — a night designed to bring the local hospo community together to share ideas, spark conversation, and connect over great food and drinks.
This year’s theme The Connected Table: How hospitality is evolving – explores how shifting diner behaviours, tech, and guest expectations are reshaping the way we run restaurants today.
Canapés and drinks are on us – spots are limited, RSVPs essential!
Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Time: 5:30pm arrival for a 6pm start
Venue: Alto Events
Address: Melbourne GPO Building (Top Floor) – Entry via Little Bourke Street (Next to H&M)
Meet the Speakers
Drew Bowering
Senior Director, Sales & Services
OpenTable
Moderator
Helly Raichura
Chef/Owner and Author
Enter Via Laundry
Tash Sorensen
Owner
Malin
Cameron Earl
Owner
Residence at The Potter
John Rivera
Co-owner/Head Chef
Askal
Drew Bowering
Senior Director, Sales & Services
OpenTable | Moderator
Helly Raichura
Chef/Owner and Author
Enter Via Laundry
Tash Sorensen
Owner
Malin
Cameron Earl
Owner
Residence at The Potter
John Rivera
Co-owner/Head Chef
Askal
Program
| 5:30pm | Welcome drinks & canapés Enjoy drinks and canapés upon arrival |
| 6:00pm | Official welcome |
| 6:10pm | In conversation with Helly Raichura (Enter Via Laundry) |
| 6:25pm | What’s new on OpenTable |
| 6:35pm | Partner spotlight: Crunch |
| 6:45pm | Hot takes Fast takes on fast-moving trends with Tash Sorensen, Cameron Earl, John Rivera |
| 7:10pm | Q&A |
| 7:20pm | Cheers and chats Stick around, enjoy drinks and canapés, and connect with others from the industry |
| 8:30pm | Event concludes |
Program
| 5:30pm | Welcome drinks & canapés Enjoy drinks and canapés upon arrival |
| 6:00pm | Official welcome |
| 6:10pm | In conversation with Helly Raichura (Enter Via Laundry) |
| 6:25pm | What’s new on OpenTable |
| 6:35pm | Partner Spotlight: Crunch |
| 6:45pm | Hot Takes Fast takes on fast-moving trends with Tash Sorensen, Cameron Earl, John Rivera |
| 7:10pm | Q&A |
| 7:20pm | Cheers and chats Stick around, have a drink and canapés, and connect with others from the hospitality industry. |
| 8:30pm | Event concludes |