SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, May 8
Opening Keynote: Kwik Trip's Holistic Approach to Culture
Selia Kleine, Director of Food Service - Kwik Trip Inc. and Ben Wilson, Director of Food Service - Kwik Trip, Inc.
Competitive Differentiation in 2025 and Beyond
Tim Powell, Principal - Foodservice IP
Innovation Zone
Mike Weber, Chief Growth Officer - Upshop
Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Generational Shifts in Food Trends in the Convenience Channel
Kevin Farley, Convenience Industry Expert - Farley Retail Advisors
Philip Santini, Senior Director of Advertising & Food Service - Rutter's
Jeannie Amerson, Executive Consultant - W. Capra Consulting Group
Richard Poye, Founder - Food Trends Think Tank
Practical Strategies to Optimize Your Foodservice Growth
Bob Derian, Partner - Business Accelerator Team
The Power of Beverages: A Force Multiplier for Foodservice
Suzy Badaracco, President - Culinary Tides, Inc, Jeff Hagans, Category Manager - The Spinx Company and Dave Grimes, VP of Foodservice - Huck's Market
Friday, May 9
Shaping the Future of C-store Foodserivce: Insights from convenience shoppers and retail operators
Beth Brickel, Vice President, Research - EnsembleIQ
Simplifying Foodservice Operations With AI: Turning Complexity Into Opportunity
Robert Dreesch, founder and CEO - Inteladata
Garnering New Customers Through Menu Innovation
Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru - Foodservice Solutions
Fireside chat with TXB
Jimmy Crowder, Director of Food Innovation - TXB (Texas Born)