Education Session & Speaker 2023

Education Sessions and Speakers

As our industry changes, we continue to seek out new resources, ideas and perspectives that reimagine the future of foodservice. We are carefully curating an education program featuring an array of expert-led sessions and deep-dive workshops, all designed to give you forward-looking insights, perspectives and strategies that facilitate growth.

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All Sessions

Discover new possibilities in foodservice and learn strategies for success from peers and experts.

Featured Sessions

Get insights from industry icons, celebrated figures and innovative thinkers on today’s hottest foodservice topics.

Workshops

Dive deep into today’s biggest topics with hands-on, expert-led workshops

Live Demos

Get inspired by celebrated chefs and beverage experts as they demonstrate their techniques and share their stories.

Education by Track

Culinary Insights

Through culinary-focused education, explore the latest in food and beverage trends, menu insights and optimizations to boost sales and more. 

Marketing Matters

Learn new consumer trends, insights and engagement strategies to market your brand and connect with today’s evolving consumer.

Get a closer look at what you need to stay competitive in the vast off-premise landscape.

Operations Solutions

Find strategies to improve operational efficiencies, maximize ROI, and navigate today’s new business realities.

Technology Strategies

Discover how the power of technology can improve your business. Learn to prioritize, implement and navigate the technology landscape.

Trends in Adult Beverage

From new revenue opportunities to what’s trending in beer, wine & spirits, gain insights to maximize your beverage program.

Explore useful tools to prioritize and maintain your staff’s health and wellness.

Workforce Recruitment and Retention

Gain effective strategies to create a stronger workforce and strengthen your business.

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Explore Speakers

View a sampling of speakers below, and explore the full list in The Show To Go.

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Zia Ahmed

Senior Director, Dining Services, The Ohio State University

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Kevin Boehm

Co-Founder, Boka Restaurant Group

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Nathan Casey

Executive Director, CRM, Loyalty, Digital, Ecommerce at IHOP

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Pinky Cole

CEO and Founder, ATL and Philanthropist, Slutty Vegan

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Becky Davis

Director of Culinary Innovation, Wendy's

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Gerry Fernandez

President & Founder, Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance

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Rachael Lowe

National Director of Beverage, Levy Restaurants

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Danny Meyer

Founder & Executive Chairman, Union Square Hospitality Group

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Ana Maria Rodriguez

Chief Food Innovation & Quality Officer, Pizza Hut Global

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Cassie Sakai

Corporate Director of Beverage Operations, Gibson's Restaurant Group

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Justin Sutherland

Chef, Entrepreneur and TV Personality
Session presented by Ecolab

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Joel Yashinsky

Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Applebee's

The Show To go

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