Education Tracks

Education Summits Designed to Meet Your Needs

Your desire for education is stronger than ever as you adapt to new regulations, implement new technology, revamp your menu offerings, focus on customer loyalty, and more. Restaurant owners/operators, foodservice professionals, chefs, managers, and retail owners can rely on the educational content at our event to gain important insight on:

Menu Development
Marketing and social media
Employees and Staffing
Bar and Beverage
Hot Topics
Technological Advances
Operational Excellence and Efficiency
Finance/Leasing/Development
and more!

We know the needs of your business differ depending on which business type you run. The new Education Summits will serve your immediate and focused needs – whether you are run an Independent Restaurant, Multi-Unit/Chain, Business & Institutional Foodservice, Lodging, or if your focus is Technology. Each Summit features curated content developed by our education partner EventEd and is guided by an Advisory Board representing each Summit individually.

INDEPENDENT OPERATOR

You’re running a busy restaurant and taking on all aspects of the business – from staying on top of trends to inventory management and pricing; from strategizing how to keep customers coming back to staffing, hiring, and training. If you have your hands in all areas of the business, we’ve got it all for you here.

LODGING

Hotel & Lodging management takes a lot of time and energy. We've got the resources for you to successfully run your establishment. In this summit, you will learn from industry-leading experts about all things relating to the hospitality industry.

Multi-Unit/CHAIN Operator

You’ve got a lot on your plate … from researching in-house vs. third-party delivery, ghost and virtual kitchens, how to leverage customer data, sourcing and retaining talent, and more. Find your resources here.

FOODSERVICE

The segment of contract foodservice and dining poses a number of challenges that differ from a traditional restaurant. Whether you’re looking to better address micro-markets or menu variety, foodservice or dietary needs feeding those in educational, medical, or corporate dining environments, this program should be your first stop if you’re looking for answers.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology will be your one-stop-shop of dedicated educational offerings addressing your needs to navigate today’s technology landscape – from mobile payments to delivery and ghost kitchens, AI and machine learning, and building an effective tech stack, view the available solutions here.