The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) announces its education session panel moderators and participants, providing a detailed look at the three macro issues presented at The NAFEM Show, Feb. 5-7, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., USA.
Following the spotlight presentation each day, panelists provide additional insight into the three pivotal industry issues: sustainability, innovative thinking and future trends. Participants in each panel session provide a brief (5-10 minute), industry-specific presentation, followed by discussion and audience-driven Q&A.
Thursday, Feb. 5: What's Hot! Sustainability
- Spotlight speaker: Gary Hirshberg, president and CE-Yo, Stonyfield Farm
- Moderator: Doug Fryett, Fryett Consulting Group
- Panelists: Maisie Greenawalt, vice president, Bon Appetit Management Co.; Michael Gordon, chief operating officer, Pizza Fusion; and Molly Crouch, director of environmental services, Centerplate, Orange County Convention Center
Friday, Feb. 6: What's Cool! Innovative Thinking
- Spotlight speaker: Madison Mount, associate partner, IDEO
- Moderator: Jerry White, publisher, Food Management Magazine
- Panelists: Jeff Cook, vice president, Burger King; Steven Hammell, dining services program manager, United States Navy; Mary Angela Miller, administrative director, Ohio State University Hospitals Administration; and Dean A. Wright, director of dining services, Brigham Young University
Saturday, Feb. 7: What's Next! Future Trends
- Spotlight speaker: Harry Balzer, vice president, The NPD Group
- Moderator: Mark Erickson, CMC, vice president, Dean of Culinary Education, Culinary Institute of America
- Panelists: Steven Jayson, vice president, corporate executive chef, Universal Parks and Resorts; Doug Martinides, Aramark; and Sandra Andrews, hospitality industry solutions director, Microsoft Distribution & Services Industry Group
Education sessions and panel discussions take place each show day from 8:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. All sessions are held in the Orange County Convention Center. For more information, visit www.thenafemshow.org.
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