Earlier this year Johannesburg showed the power of a united industry, raising R75 000.
The biennial event is regarded as one of the world's most important food and beverage fairs.
Notably present were the educators, specialising in everything supply chain and freight forwarding.
The event will focus on burning issues such as AI strategy, pricing innovation and workforce shortages.
Fraud, tariffs, AI and ethical sourcing are among the topics that will be discussed at the event.
The Department of Defence is liaising with host country China to reschedule the event so that it does not clash with G20 meetings.
The event aims to boost investment in sectors such as agriculture, mining and energy.
The company has delivered to the poor 22 million kilograms of food that would have gone to waste.
True to tradition, Thirsty’s has one golden rule – no speeches!
It’s just about networking – no speeches.