Wednesday, June 19 7:45am – 11:00am

Registration & Information Desk

Location: Ellington Pre-Function
Wednesday, June 19 8:45am – 9:30am

Networking Breakfast

Location: Ellington Salon A-C
Wednesday, June 19 9:30am – 9:45am

Transition Break

Wednesday, June 19 9:45am – 11:00am

General Session

Location: Ellington Salon D-F
Culinary Challenge ‘Mini Session’

Back of the House Solutions and Trend Focused Ideas. A quick culinary demo to showcase menu efficiencies with limited ingredients.  

The Food-as-Medicine Movement

An apple a day may in fact help keep the doctor away! Join Senior Editor Benita Gingerella and a panel of industry experts for an enlightening session around functional foods and the balance they play between menu innovation and nutrition. Learn how food can be more than just fuel for the body, food can be medicine!   This discussion will provide new insights and ideas as these experts explore the important role of “food-as-medicine” within on-site foodservice, and how operators from all segments can incorporate this growing trend into their program.

 

Speakers:

Benita Gingerella

Senior Editor | Moderator
FoodService Director

Carolyn O'Neil

President
O'Neil Nutrition Communications

Lindsey Palmer

Vice President, Nutrition and Industry Relations
Relaltions, Chartwells K12

Jeffrey Quasha

Senior Director of Culinary Innovation
Morrison Healthcare

The MD Editorial ‘Quickfire’ Roundup

Parting Thoughts and Shots with the FSD Editorial Team- Hear their take and get the inside scoop on top trends, Insights, and Takeaways from MD 2024! 

Speakers:

Pat Cobe

Senior Editor
Restaurant Business, FoodService Director

Reyna Estrada

Associate Editor
FoodService Director

Tara Fitzpatrick

Senior Executive Editor, The Restaurant & Food Group
Informa Connect

Benita Gingerella

Senior Editor
FoodService Director

Jonathan Maze

Editor-in-Chief
Restaurant Business

Peter Romeo

Editor-at-Large and Vice President of Content Innovation
Restaurant Business