She regularly advocates for food security, people of colour, mental health, equal pay for equal work, LGBTQ communities, nutrition literacy and food source sustainability. With 20 yrs of experience working on product, content, traditional and digital advertising, she has worked with clients across industries and seen the evolution of media first hand. Founder & CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group, Breakfast With ChampionsTuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM ESTEvents Stage(Ticketed Event). The Pandemic Effect: Economic Outlook on Issues Affecting YouTuesday, March 2, 12:30PM-1:15PM ESTSpeaker Stage. He joined the organization with Canadian and international experience in corporate training, organizational research, and HR/human capital consulting. Tuesday, March 2, 10:00AM-10:45AM EST. SPEAKERS: VISATON - M loudspeaker, 10 Watt - VISATON - XL loudspeaker, 15 Watt - Speaker, flat version from Heng Long, 5 Watt for Heng Long models of versio ... 1/16 RC HALBKETTENFAHRZEUG M16. She is a veteran of the foodservice and drinks industries, having covered the restaurant, convenience store, beverage and alcohol markets for more than two decades. EVOX, designed for live sound with first of class acoustical performance, exceeds the sound quality and reliability of the portable systems. Tuesday, March 2, 12:00PM-12:45PM EST Speaker Stage. Wednesday, March 3, 12:30PM-1:15PM EST Maeve understands that manufacturers and operators must innovate to defend their niche, but it can be hard to know what "trends" are distractions and which offer true ownable opportunities. Wednesday, March 3, 10:00AM-11:15AM EST Manager, People & Change, BDO Consulting, BDO Canada LLP, The Future Workforce: How to Recruit & Rebuild your Team Post-Pandemic In 2009, he went to Paris to do a Master’s course at Cordon Bleu, and at the end of the course, he returned to Barcelona to begin to work in a vegetarian restaurant, and during the summers in Formentera. Canada’s independent leaders talk the fate of the independent restaurantSunday, Feb 28, 12:00PM-1:15PM ESTSpeaker Stage. Oren is passionate about helping restaurant operators succeed in the digital economy. Beer CEO Panel: Business Building Beer InsightsMonday, March 1, 11:00AM-11:45AM ESTBar & Beverage Stage. Community & Collaboration: Diversifying Restaurant Revenue & Growing Margins through Smart Local Partnerships John Lucas is the editor of the websites CannCentral and eCentralSports. Boston Pizza International He’s the host of numerous cooking shows seen on Food Network Canada and in more than 100 other countries. He's worked with all levels of government and many media outlets over the past two years, constantly trying to improve support levels and programs for the restaurant industry. That was also the year when he first moved out of Belgium, his home country, to the Czech Republic. 99. Prigge is the founder and CEO of Sustridge, a sustainability consulting firm that has worked with companies of all sizes across numerous industries. Astrid & Gaston was among the world's 50 best restaurants in the world in 2018. During this stage, he cooked traditional Peruvian food for his colleagues, and towards the end of his internship, he was offered to join 41º Experience and lead Pakta's project together with Kyoko. Bar & Beverage Stage. Maître Fromager & Co-Owner, Cheese Boutique, Community & Collaboration: Diversifying Restaurant Revenue & Growing Margins through Smart Local PartnershipsMonday, March 1, 1:00PM-1:45PM ESTCulinary Stage. Damon is a research analyst with Technomic focusing on the intersection of economics and foodservice, as well as menu planning. During his 15 year career at Mark Anthony, Scott has worked coast to coast and is known for an ambitious growth agenda, consistently delivering results and his unwavering commitment to building strong teams. Speaker Stage. Spirits CEO Panel: Alcohol Innovation to Keep Spirits Up As one of North America’s most respected chefs with a signature flair for Afro Caribbean comfort food, Suzanne Barr's past culinary repertoire includes True True Diner, Saturday Dinette; the Gladstone Hotel; Sand and Pearl Oyster Bar; The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution; and the Food Network Canada’s series, Wall of Chefs. Danny and USHG founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. Lucky is passionate about people and fanatical about thrilling customers. PRESENTING SPONSORS. Wednesday, March 3, 11:30AM-12:15PM RCA L40FHD41 TV Left and Right Internal Speaker 42-51308F-XX36 42-51308F-XX3G. Speaker Stage. Jim Treliving is Chairman and Owner of Boston Pizza International Inc. (BPI). They also operate over 60 Denny's restaurants in Canada. She is also the editor of Canada’s Best Bars and a judge for many major competitions including Food Network Canada’s Iron Chef Canada, The Chinese Restaurant Awards and Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants. Alan has worked in the restaurant industry for over 25 years with several other concepts. He is an advisory member of the Labour Market Info Council, the Future Skills Centre Research Advisory Board, and the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality. Speaker Stage. Eden Hagos is a celebrated host, food writer, and founder of BLACK FOODIE, a media platform and creative agency. Wednesday, March 3, 2:30PM-3:15PM EST 1/16 TRAILER. Hersteller für ELA ELEKTROAKUSTIK, PRO SOUND- und MOBILE BESCHALLUNG, sowie für Notfall­warnsysteme (ENS) und Sprachalarmierungsanlagen (SAA) RCS-VARES® - EN 54-4, EN 54-16, EN 54-24, DIN EN 60849, VDE 0833-4 zertifiziert Wednesday, March 3, 9:00AM-9:45AM EST Carl Heinrich is the co-owner of Richmond Station in downtown Toronto, a bustling neighbourhood restaurant dedicated to delicious food and excellent hospitality. A mental health initiative established in 2018 which provides information, resources, and support for depression, anxiety, suicide, substance abuse/misuse, and workplace harassment within the hospitality industry. Sunday, February 28, 9:00AM-9:45AM Restaurateur, Innkeeper, Author, Food Network Host, Sustainability Advocate & Nutritional Activist, Finding Food, Fame & Fireworks: Fireside Chat with Chef Michael Smith RBI is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with ~27,000 locations in ~100 countries under the brands of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes. Director, Brand & Communications, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Behind the Barn Door: Onsite Live Chicken Farm Tour & Q&A Inclusive Kitchen: Tackling Systemic Racism Speaker Stage. Victor is a born and bred Ontario chef. Wednesday, March 3, 1:30PM-2:25PM EST Sunday, February 28 - Wednesday, March 3. Monday, March 1, 1:00PM-1:45PM EST Over the past 4 years, Nicole has worked at Uber Eats growing restaurant partnerships across Canada, United Kingdom, and Ireland. EFO Foodservice Program Consultant & IntoGREAT President. Speaker Stage, Robert Cifarelli is responsible for the mobile transformation of A&W, helping A&W meet the changing needs of consumers who are seeking the convenience of delivery and ordering remotely. Future High: Culinary & Cannabis Monday, March 1, 8:30AM-9:15AM EST Culinary Stage. Recognized as a high-quality event by The Global Association of the Exposition Industry. FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 3, 2021 ONLINE EVENT EXHIBIT / SPONSOR BUY TICKETS SPEAKERS Featured Speakers & Firesides Ritch Allison Ritch Allison Delivering During the Pandemic: Fireside Chat With Domino’s CEOMonday, March 1, 3:00PM-3:30PM ESTSpeaker Stage Ritch Allison is the Chief Executive Officer of Domino’s Pizza, the world’s largest pizza company in terms of retail… see all. He will inform attendees about actions they can take and government funding that is available to help them save money on their monthly bill and make their restaurant more profitable. Ralph arrived in Scotland from Italy in 1991, initially working as a pizzaiolo and quickly winning various pizza competitions in Europe. She and her team at Chicken Farmers of Canada have been responsible for bringing Canadians closer to farmers and for ensuring that Canadians know that Canadian chicken is raised by farmers we can all trust. His dedication has resulted in award-winning solutions and long-lasting client relationships. Wednesday, March 3, 1:30PM-2:15PM EST Lauren holds an Executive MBA Certificate from McGill University, a Masters degree in Public Policy and Administration from Carleton University, and a Bachelor (Hons.) At Labatt, she leads a team responsible for trend identification, brand building & stewardship, strategic growth, and performance tracking. Wednesday, March 3, 10:00AM-11:15AM EST Having taught Interior Design at Ryerson University and the Art Institute he is currently a guest speaker and critic at Ryerson. $39.99 $ 39. He has honed his culinary skills around the world and has made an indelible mark on Toronto’s restaurant landscape. Afrim has been working in this industry for 25 years of the 50 years that Cheese Boutique has existed. Agatha believes in local food, responsible purchasing practices and the health benefits of a glass of good pinot. Where do we go from here: COVID-19’s impact on foodservice & hospitality Bar & Beverage Stage. Partner, General Manager & Executive Chef, Naramata Inn, Partner, General Manager, & Executive Chef, Naramata Inn, Sustainability, Seafood & COVID: Keeping Seafood on the Menu to Fuel Recovery Carl Segal is the Chief Operating Officer of REEF Technology. Having shown an affinity for international travel and restaurant management, he found his calling in the world of wine and spirits shortly after entering the restaurant business at the age of seventeen, A Certified Sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers, Smith is currently Commercial Director at Abever, a company based in Lima, Peru specializing in the importation and sale of fine European wines. To expand her food experience, the past decade she has enjoyed consulting local Agriculture organizations. Recognizing the importance of financial reporting to attract the right franchisees, lenders and investors, Lyn works with restaurant clients to ensure their financial statements accurately depict the finances of the company and helps management and shareholders make informed decisions. FAT Brands is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets and develops fast casual and casual dining restaurant concepts around the world. Scott Walton, joined the Mark Anthony Group in 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia as a Category Manager. Wednesday, March 3, 10:00AM-10:45AM PRESENTING SPONSORS. Todd has over 20 years of senior North American leadership experience in the food, foodservice, manufacturing and technology industries. Great deals on RCA TV Speakers. Brands. CEO Panel: Fast Casual Restaurants Menu Profit Models: Menu engineering for Maximum Return In 2014, Pakta obtained its first star, and in 2015, also received the award for the best international restaurant from ABC newspaper. Monday, March 1, 12:00PM-12:45PM EST Sustainability, Seafood & COVID: Keeping Seafood on the Menu to Fuel Recovery I am the CEO of my group of companies composed of O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub, YellowBelly Brewery, YellowBelly at YYT, plus a massive tourism development project in the works. 1/16 RC VW SCHWIMMWAGEN T166. Executive Vice President, Government Relations, Restaurants Canada, Restaurants Canada's Industry Outlook Delivering During the Pandemic: Fireside Chat With Domino's CEO from McGill. Global Bar Check-InSunday, February 28, 11:00AM-12:15PM ESTBar & Beverage Stage, Co-Owner of Mu Taipei, 2020 Diageo World Class Winner & Bartender of the Year 2020, Global Bar Check-In Together, Danny and USHG’s restaurants and individuals have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur (2005) and Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America (1996). Speaker Stage. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in-store pick-up Smith previously was wine director at Central Restaurant for seven years where his wine program was consistently ranked the best in Peru and among the best in Latin America. He has taught courses & published on Foodservice issues at both McMaster and Brock Universities. President, The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer, South St Burger, Big Smoke Burger & Tosto Quickfire Pizza & Pasta, CEO Panel: Fast Casual Restaurants Lisa is a marketing, communications, and public relations professional with 20 years of public relations, branding, consumer relations, and strategic planning leadership and experience. Most orders are eligible for free shipping! Wednesday, March 2, 2:00PM-2:45PM Along with being a Partner and National Franchise Industry Leader at BDO, Lyn also is the treasurer and active member of the Canadian Franchise Association. Sunday, February 28, 3:00PM-3:45PM EST SHOW(7469) theshow@restaurantscanada.org ... FEB 28 - MAR 3, 2021 Hours: 9am – 5pm EST daily RC Show eNewsletter. 1/16 ZÜNDAPP. As a Culinary Expert on CTV's THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and Your Morning, Vijaya brings a fun and accessible approach to food with an "If I can do it, you can do it to" attitude. Alan is Founder + CEO at iQ, Canada's leading healthy fast casual restaurant brand. Speaker Stage. Speaker Stage. Restaurants Canada Head Office 1155 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1J4 1-800-387-5649 ext. Culinary Stage, It’s Back...The Alaska Wild Throwdown From sales to marketing, distribution to product development, from manufacturers to operators. As Head of Sales & Partnerships at Pelmorex Corp. her teams harness the power of data, technology and creativity to build smart, innovative solutions that deliver results. Leveraging her more than 25 years of consulting experience, Melissa primarily works with the senior leadership teams of chains, multi-unit operators and private equity firms on relevant consulting and research engagements. Chief Culinary Consultant & Owner, Toben Food by Design Inc. Sunday, February 28, 11:00AM-12:15PM EST Bakery & Pizzeria Consultant, PizzaPerPassione Academy, How to Make the Perfect Italian Pizza Dough Melissa, a principal with Technomic’s advisory services, specializes in the operator practice arena and directs the firm’s off-premise practice. In 2001, Jay became the president of Vincor International Inc. and became its CEO in 2006. Sustainable Solutions to Boost your Bottom Line David is passionate about developing fast casual concepts with unique and honest offerings. Bar & Beverage Stage. A ring surrounds its male connector. Prior to Chipotle, Mr. Boatwright spent 18 years with Arby’s Restaurant Group in various leadership positions. Prior to Kitchen Hub, Oren was an early employee at DoorDash Canada where he managed restaurant strategy and operations. EVOX JMIX8 MUSIC SYSTEM EVOX J8 TWO-WAY ARRAY We carry all the top models and manufacturers, like Traxxas, Axial, Gmade, HPI, Redcat, Tamiya, and more. Speaker Stage. His presentation will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on limited-time offers in Canada and the trends that will define the post-pandemic era. He now leads The WORKS, Big Smoke Burger and South St Burger, adding 10 new locations in Canada and the Middle East this year. He is a keen follower of sport – now also including hockey! In 2019 they debuted The Inn at Fortune Bridge. 1/16 RC LANDUNGSBOOT LCM 3 NORMANDY. Currently, in her role, she is responsible for everything from the positioning strategy to the go-to-market effectiveness of Lightspeed's hospitality products. Chef, Social Advocate, Author, Suzanne Barr Food. OUCAM Home Audio Sound Bar TV Speaker Bluetooth Speaker 16-Inch Soundbar for TV, RCA and AUX Connection, Remote Control, Wireless Speaker Built-in 2000mAh Battery, Portable Indoor/Outdoor Soundbar. Speaker Stage. Alexandra Gill has been the West Coast restaurant critic for The Globe and Mail since 2005 and a journalist for 24 years. Vice President, Head of U.S. MONITOR & Canada MONITOR, Kantar Consulting. The New Satellite Bar: Strategizing your Off-Premise Sales More recently, in 2016, he became Chief Executive Officer of Molson Canada, which he proudly refers to asNorth America’s oldest brewery. He has a national best-selling cookbook and is the host of the new Food Network Canada show "Cheese: A Love Story." (Ticketed Event). Joining the organization in May 2017, Mr. Boatwright drove the integration of new technology into restaurants, yielding impressive results and improvements across throughput and the overall guest experience. Sunday, February 28, 3:00PM-3:45PM EST Her role continuously drives the voice of the consumer, to center them in our thinking to best create value in collaboration with customer and on-premise partners. Josh Prigge is a sustainability consultant and public speaker with over a decade of experience managing sustainability programs and initiatives for large organizations. Nivera is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in change management, strategic planning, team building and stakeholder management. Massimo Bottura is one of the most awarded chef in the world and among the global TOP 100 most influential leaders. His experience has allowed him to become a trusted voice for regulatory-driven industries wishing to implement best-in-class communication practices that has led into the acquisition of CannSell, the sole mandated cannabis retail training program as per the AGCO and developed in partnership with MADD. Previously, Ryan held a range of roles at Yelp, Turnstyle, Accenture, and others. Maturing of the Ghost Kitchen ConceptMonday, March 2, 11:00AM-11:45AM ESTSpeaker Stage. Founder & President, Mind The Bar Foundation, Mental health: Increasing Awareness & Supporting Tools His goal is to place craveable seafood on your menu and help you generate more profit through the “Heart of the House” aka the kitchen! Foodservice Industry Analyst, The NPD Group, Where do we go from here: COVID-19’s impact on foodservice & hospitalityMonday, March 1, 8:30AM-9:15AM EST, Feeding the Recovery: Understanding Post-Pandemic Industry ShiftsMonday, March 1, 12:00PM-12:45PM EST, Reigniting your business: Big ideas, big data, big influenceWednesday, March 2, 2:30PM-3:15PM EST. Lucky Thalas is the Executive VP @ Silverware, a leading provider of technology solutions to hotels and restaurants across the globe. Bring the realism of sound operation to your model railroad with a range of speakers for installation with DCC sound decoders. Wine CEO Panel: Pouring to Profitability Wednesday, March 3, 10:00AM-10:45AM EST Great deals on Rca Surround Sound Speakers. Tuesday, March 2, 2:00PM-2:45PM EST Currently, Jim stars as one of the five Dragons on CBC’s reality TV show, Dragon’s Den, where aspiring entrepreneurs secure a financial investment from the Dragons to start their own business. Tuesday, March 2, 3:00PM-3:45PM EST He's worked and consulted with some of Canada's and the world's greatest chefs. A Certified Cicerone®, MBAA Beer Steward, and Recognized BJCP Beer Judge; Michelle's expertise on beer and food pairing has been featured on Global News, CTV Morning Live, 680 News, the Globe & Mail, and Fashion Magazine. Deals & Savings. Tuesday, March 2, 3:00PM-3:45PM EST Tami Coughlan is as passionate about marketing as she is about food. February 28, 1:30PM-2:15PM EST Moving from a career in high-tech to realizing a dream of creating world renown whiskies, Paul founded Cirka Distilleries, a Montreal based micro-distillery located along the historic Lachine canal. Shawn Soole has been a hospitality industry professional for over two decades, from bartender to hospitality entrepreneur. And as of late, he produces Sponsored Content for partners like AMEX, LG, SAMSUNG, Carl is the 2015 Pinnacle Award winner for Canadian Chef of the Year and the winner of Top Chef Canada Season 2. In 2016, Darren and his wife Sylvia opened a French-Canadian restaurant called Chartier in their hometown of Beaumont, Alberta. In his role Vince combines his analytic abilities and natural curiosity with his expertise in the industry. CEO Panel: Full Service Restaurants Director of Insights & Strategy, Labatt Breweries of Canada. $39.99 $ 39. Speaker Stage. Fundraising Campaign at George Brown College and worked extensively with Brand Canada to promote Canadian hospitality around the globe. Donna Dooher, chef and partner of the Mildred Pierce Group, including Mildred's Temple Kitchen, The Cookworks and Mildred Pierce Restaurant, has served as the National Chair of Taste Canada, the Chair of The Board of Directors and CEO of Restaurants Canada, Co-chair of the YES CHEF! Bar & Beverage Stage. Wednesday, March 3, 3:00PM-3:45PM. Chef Bottura work for the protection of the environment and biodiversity through sustainable cooking practices and ingredient sourcing has been rewarded by Michelin with the new 2020 Michelin Green Star. Speaker Stage. Vijaya Selvaraju is a Food Media Producer based in Toronto, Canada. – and he and his family love spending their free time discovering new places in Canada. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia and is a CPA,CA. President & General Manager, KFC Canada (Yum! He obtained his Ph.D. in economics from Iowa State University. Browse Bluetooth speakers from Sony, JBL, and Bose at RC Willey. Peter Napathalung is the Director of Syndicated Research at Technomic, Inc and has been with them since 2012. David is a 30+ year veteran of the hospitality industry. Make Offer. 1/16 RC TRUCK / EXCAVATOR. Co-Founder of In The Weeds. He is experienced with brand transformation, having developed new concepts for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Roger is a host on Food Network and Cooking Channel globally, and is currently in the 9th season of his live fire and barbecue show “Man Fire Food”. Sunday, February 28, 10:00AM-10:45AM EST Reinventing with Eggs Designing & Renovating for the New Restaurant Footprint Trump campaign announces speakers for Republican convention. Philip is an industry representative to the Deputy Minister’s Advisory Council, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Monday, March 1, 2:00PM-2:45PM. The Klipsch SB-7 mounting bracket is designed to operate with all Klipsch Cinema Surround speakers with a 2.75” (6.9cm) by 5” (12.7cm) 4-bolt pattern. He oversees corporate-level Sustainability initiatives and Government Affairs ensuring that the company is meeting the strictest of standards in manufacturing, seafood procurement and social compliance through its supply chain. A grad of Western / Brescia College, Food & Nutrition program, she’s been developing foodservice business for over 25 years for tier one companies such as: Campbell Soup and Compass Group. Tuesday, March 2, 2:00PM-2:45PM Tuesday, March 2, 8:30AM-10:30AM Explore the profit boosting possibilities of ghost kitchens, retail and events, Solutions to tackle one of the greatest challenges the foodservice and hospitality industry faces. Canada’s independent leaders talk the fate of the independent restaurantSunday, February 28, 12:00PM-1:00PM ESTSpeaker Stage. Running several 'go to' restaurants and founder of the Marc Restaurant Group Ltd.in Edmonton, Patrick Saurette brings several decades of experience developing and growing independent restaurants. Director of Enterprise Partnerships, DoorDash, Breakfast With Champions Monday, March 1, 10:00AM-10:45AM EST Starting from a single restaurant franchise in 1968, Boston Pizza and Boston’s now has over 400 locations throughout North America and Jim’s holding company has additional operations throughout North America in the retail, manufacturing, real estate and service sectors with annual system-wide sales exceeding $1 billion. Olivier has progressed through roles in field sales, business intelligence, sales operations and category management; providing him with a strong understanding of the industry in order to provide strategic guidance to Labatt’s partners. $2.00 coupon applied at checkout Save $2.00 with coupon. Speakers: Donna Dooher, Owner, Mildred's Temple Kitchen Patrick Kriss, Chef & Owner, Alo Group Brenda O'Reilly, Co-Owner & President, YYT Foodservices Patrick Saurette, Owner, The Marc Restaurant Group Todd Barclay is the President and CEO of Restaurants Canada. Monday, March 1, 1:00PM-1:45PM EST Jorge Muñoz was born in Trujillo (Peru). Voodoo Doughnut: How the Iconic Brand Built a Cult FollowingSunday, Feb 28, 10:00AM-10:45AM ESTSpeaker Stage. Head of Education, Labatt Breweries of Canada, Rediscover Your Guest: The 2021 Consumer Chef Michael and his wife Chastity are the proprietors of The Inn at Bay Fortune on Prince Edward Island. Bar & Beverage Stage. Speaker Stage. Maturing of the ghost kitchen conceptMonday, March 2, 11:00AM-11:45AM ESTSpeaker Stage. $29.99 $ 29. Melanie is a Product Marketing Manager at Lightspeed with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Editor of CannCentral & eCentralSports, Media Central Corporation. Speaker Stage. Culinary Stage. Currently she oversees the Foodservice Program for the Egg Farmers of Ontario. Michael is a member of the Order of Canada, Prince Edward Island’s food ambassador, a bestselling cookbook author, innkeeper, educator, professional chef and home cook. SB-7 Wall-Mounting Bracket. NRG operates more than 160 restaurant and with brands such as Moxie’s, Chop Steakhouse and Bar and Shark Club in Canada and the US. Patrick is Chef/Owner of fine-dining restaurant Alo in Toronto. Monday, March 1, 2:00PM-2:45PM Maturing of the ghost kitchen conceptMonday, March 1, 11:00AM-11:45AMSpeaker Stage. CEO Panel: Fast Casual RestaurantsTuesday, March 2, 11:00AM-12:00PM ESTSpeaker Stage. Get it as soon … The Company currently owns nine restaurant brands: Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Buffalo’s Cafe, Buffalo’s Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and has more than 700 units worldwide. He is a 3rd generation restaurateur and currently the executive chef of "Twist by Roger Mooking" at Toronto Pearson Airport. Thirty years later, Danny’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) comprises some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, and more. Bar & Beverage Stage. Speaker Stage. Executive Director, Not 9 to 5 Organization, Mental health: Increasing Awareness & Supporting Tools Dan is a veteran in branding and hospitality with over 15 years of industry experience. She is responsible for the strategy, performance and management of the Canadian Division. He then started teaching professional courses with great success. She is a Montreal native, who is now living in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. Owner, Chartier & Board Member, In the Weeds, Mental health: Increasing Awareness & Supporting Tools Speaker Stage. As OTEC’s President and CEO, Adam leads OTEC’s workforce development consulting services, working with industry, government, educators, and communities to ensure businesses and destinations are prepared for the changing market. Lori has taken part in a range of HR programs and projects including policy development, recruitment and retention, employee development, performance management and compensation reviews. His work ethic, passed down from his father, has driven him to his position as one of Toronto’s premier chefs. She is entrepreneurial at heart and is recognized for her impassioned approach and dynamic thought provoking leadership that inspires action. Alan Howie is the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Northland Restaurant Group “NRG”. 2020 Conventions. President & CEO, Ontario Tourism Education Corporation, The Future Workforce: How to Recruit & Rebuild your Team Post-Pandemic State of the Bar With 9 locations in Toronto a newly launched DTC brand (iQ ESSENTIALS), iQ has established itself as one of the most progressive brands in Canada's healthy hospitality industry. She is a suicide survivor and Kitchens 4 Missions Co-Founder. Duncan Fulton has been Chief Corporate Officer at Restaurant Brands International since 2018. VIEW SCHEDULE. Sold Items. Speaker Stage. Oren grew up in foodservice working for and managing his family's foodservice businesses. Free shipping. Peruvian Cuisine: From Our Land to Your MenuMonday, March 1, 12:00PM-12:45PM ESTCulinary Stage. Lucky boasts 25 years of experience in the hospitality technology sector. In 2015 he opened his PizzaPerPassione Academy were he trains people from all over the world and also does consulting on new openings and start up pizzerias and bakeries. Chris has worked with Restaurants Canada for 20 years, has a Bachelor of Arts and Master Degree in Economics and specializes in economic modeling and forecasting. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Jim is active in giving back to the community. Andy Wiederhorn is President and Chief Executive Officer of FAT Brands. Asad is a market research consultant with 20 years of supplier side research experience. Monday, March 1, 2:00PM-2:45PM EST Oren Borovitch is Co-Founder and COO of Kitchen Hub, Canada's first Virtual Food Hall which provides turn-key kitchen space optimized for delivery and takeout. In 2012, Molson Coors acquired StarBev and after 2 years in the role of Chief Commercial Officer, Europe, Fred took on his first country leadership role as Managing Director of Molson Coors UK & Ireland. Check out our schedule for more details on our educational sessions and solution-based content. His enthusiasm to leverage his culinary experience to create innovative solutions now extends into product research and development. As a member of the Group's executive team, John has contributed to the development of several new concepts, while ensuring there's no trade-off between the Group's steady growth and its commitment to the highest standard of food and service. Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Dalhousie University, Feeding the Recovery: Understanding Post-Pandemic Industry Shifts