mar 22-23, 2026
Philadelphia
Past event
Agenda
MOnday, March 22
8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast/Registration
9:00 - 9:15
Opening REmarks
9:15 - 10:00
The Emerging Markets: Operating Outside Major Cities
Moderator:
Tim Carman
Panelist:
Callan Buckles, Johnny Curiel, Kyle Knall, and Karyn Tomlinson
10:15 - 11:00
Tech Time
Moderator:
Kristen Hawley
Panelist:
Kelly MacPherson, Junaid Shams, and Wesley Sohn
11:15 - 12:00
A Conversation with the Critics
Moderator:
Jamila Robinson
Panelist:
Bill Addison, Raphael Brion, Joshua David Stein, Lyndsay Green, and Elazar Sontag
Agenda
Tuesday, March 23
8:00 - 9:15
Breakfast and Registration
9:00 - 9:15
Opening Remarks
9:20 - 10:00
The Modern Day Bakery
Moderator:
Lisa Marie Donovan
Panelist:
Mariela Camacho, Kelly Jacques, Saif Manna, and Ellen Ramos
10:20 - 11:00
Beverage Programs: What Hits the Mark in 2026
Moderator:
Brett Martin
Panelist:
Lou Bernard, Chompon “Boong” Boonnak, Colleen Hughes, and Kristine Nguyen
11:20 - 12:20
Next Generation Chefs
Moderator:
Mel Hansche
Panelist:
Damarr Brown, India Doris, Aretah Ettarh, EJ Lagasse, Phila Lorn, and Serigne Mbaye
12:20 - 1:20
Lunch
1:20 - 2:00
Trailblazer Talk
Moderator:
Jeff Gordinier
Panelist:
Martin Yan
2:20 - 3:00
Leveraging Your Brand: Partnership Development
Moderator:
Stephanie Wu
Panelist:
Hillary Dixler Canavan, Aaron Ginsberg, David Helbraun, and Gail Simmons
3:20 - 4:20
Hot topics
Moderator:
Abena Anim-Somuah
Panelist:
Brett Anderson, Helen Rosner, Tom Sietsema, Yia Vang, and Erick Williams
3:45 - 4:00
Dessert REception