The Kitchen of the Future: Kitchen Innovations Awardees Paving the Way for What's Next

Saturday, May 18 • 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Location: The Culinary Experience - Lakeside Level 3 - 10448

Details

Title: The Kitchen of the Future: Kitchen Innovations Awardees Paving the Way for What's Next

Description:

Since 2005, the Kitchen Innovation Awards program has earned a reputation for defining the gold standard of foodservice equipment innovations. Join an expert panel of KI Awards judges as they reflect upon a 20-year evolution of kitchen equipment that changed design, staffing and operational efficiencies, and celebrate the latest solutions simplifying back-of-house operations and streamlining the guest experience. Examine how the rapid rate of new innovations is impacting every aspect of how we work, and hear their predictions for the next wave of equipment innovations that will transform the industry.

Want to be part of the discussion? Share your insights about the equipment that has made the most impact on your business, what challenges you're facing today, and your predictions for the future of the kitchen.

Want to learn more about this year's Kitchen Innovations awardees? Check out the Kitchen Innovations Showroom in the South Hall. Solutions in automation, sanitation and much more await!

Type: On-Floor Session

Speakers

Alfred Spear

Manager, Food and Beverage Program Design and Development at Walt Disney Company

Cha Nye Farley

Director Facility Services at Cracker Barrel

Jim Thorpe

Senior Food Service Designer at Aramark

Jonathan Maze

Editor-in-Chief, Restaurant Business

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Handouts and Resources

This session is only open to Expo + Education badge holders. Please visit www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/education to learn more and register. If you're already registered you can upgrade your badge online, or onsite at any registration desk. See your registration confirmation email for more details or contact the registration support team at restaurant@maritz.com or +1 (864) 699-6435.