About this Event
Please join us for our next Members Meeting on 15 October at Crystalbrook Kingsley's Roundhouse Restaurant.
After the spectacular success of last year’s sold-out inaugural event, we’re returning to the Roundhouse Restaurant for a delightful two-course sit-down dinner.
With its strong commitment to local suppliers and sustainable operations, Roundhouse provides the perfect setting for our panel of sustainability and accessibility experts. Bec Bowie, Lyndell Fogarty, Michelle Wills and Lauren Caverley will bring a broad range of perspectives — from start-up consultancy and local hospitality to one of the region’s largest experience operators and Tourism Australia.
We’ll begin with canapés and bubbles on arrival, followed by a beautifully curated dinner showcasing the region’s abundance of world-class produce. Hear insightful perspectives from our speakers, then stay on after the official program to mingle, connect with fellow NTIG members and take in the spectacular views across Newcastle Harbour and beyond.
Event details:
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: Networking from 6pm, dinner from 6.30pm. Stay on after dinner to connect with colleagues and enjoy informal networking until the Roundhouse closes.
Where: Crystalbrook Kingsley, Roundhouse Restaurant
Tickets: $120/pp members rate, $130/pp (non members) + booking fees, includes bubbles and canapes on arrival, two-course dinner with matching wines and beer included. Drinks after end of program at guests' own expense.
Accessibility: Crystalbrook Kingsley is a wheelchair-accessible venue.
Meet our panellists:
Lauren Caverley, Senior Communications & Sustainability Manager, Tourism Australia
Lauren has had led global and domestic PR initiatives through crisis and recovery, led strategic communications for the global Come and Say G'day campaign and more recently the Green is Our Gold Promise, emphasising the importance of sustainability in the tourism industry. She will share what it takes to drive sustainability, accessibility and inclusion through strategic policy, industry engagement and global brand positioning.
Bec Bowie, aka the Bin Chick
The former owner of Newcastle icon Estabar, Bec's new business, 'Bin Chick', helps hospitality venues reduce waste to landfill, boosting profitability and reducing environmental impact. For her, the bin chick is an excellent example of the resilience and resourcefulness required to survive and thrive in the ever changing landscape of hospitality - and beyond.
Lyndell Fogarty, Co-Founder and Chief Change Maker, MOA Coffee Co
MOA Coffee Co was created as a change enabler. By supplying sustainable coffee to the conscious coffee connoisseur, they aim to help safeguard the future of the planet - one thoughtfully brewed cup at a time. Lyndell's role is to ensure they impact their team, customers, collaborators and suppliers through living their purpose, to inspire creativity, build community, and act sustainably.
Michelle Wills, Marketing and Communications Manager, Balloon Aloft Australia
With 30 years of communications experience, including high-profile roles with the Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay and the Seven Network, Michelle has helped Balloon Aloft expand the business while driving key initiatives such as launching the world’s first Indigenous-owned hot air balloon, securing Sustainable Tourism Certification, and launching NSW’s first accessible ballooning experience.
The discussion will be facilitated by Dylan Parker, Vice Chair NTIG.
Not an NTIG member? We invite you to attend your first meeting for free. If you find our speakers, topics, and networking opportunities useful, please .
Banner image by Brittany Millen Photography.
Event venue & nearby stays
Crystalbrook Kingsley, 282 King Street, Newcastle, Australia
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