seminars + demonstrations
Attendees of the Mid-America Restaurant Expo have full access to our dynamic and robust virtual exhibit hall, where exhibitor booths will be showcasing the latest equipment, products and services. We will also be presenting a full slate of incredible educational and business-building seminars. Expo programming will focus on the innovation, technology and trends transforming the food service industry.
Questions? Please contact Shoshanna Gross at sgross@ohiorestaurant.org or call 614.246.0217.
Schedule: Monday, November 1s
Sample Schedule |
Time |
Class |
Track |
11:00 a.m. |
Meet the Partner: Sedgwick Workers Compensation Insurance Featuring: Paul Feck & David Jacobson |
Tools for Success |
12:00 p.m. |
Meet the Partner: ServSafe Offerings Featuring: Renee Hoggay | Tools for Success |
1:00 p.m. |
Meet the Team: ORA Member Benefits Featuring: ORA Membership Team & Michael LaMarca | Tools for Success |
Sample Schedule |
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Time |
Class |
Track |
9:00 a.m. |
Your Voice Matters: Effective Advocacy Strategies for our Industry Panel: Featuring Tod Bowen, Sean Kennedy, Rep. Rick Carfagna, and Sandy Spang |
Tools for Success |
10:00 a.m. |
Everyone Welcome: Featuring Billy Kolber & Kenny Porpora |
Employee Wellness |
11:00 a.m. |
Understanding the New Work Force Panel: Featuring Erin Patinkin, Jenny Weissbourd, and Emily Fabiano | Employee Wellness |
12:00 p.m. |
LUNCH BREAK | |
1:00 p.m. |
Dig In: Marketing your Restaurant Today! Featuring Faith Bevard | Tools for Success |
2:00 p.m. |
Heidelberg Presents: Perfectly Paired- building a wine list that complements your menu: Featuring: Mary Horn | Food & Beverage Trends |
3:00 p.m. |
Protecting your Business from the Next Cyber Attack: Featuring Marc McTeague |
Tools for Success |
4:00 p.m. |
Keynote Presentation: Featuring Nacho Aguirre |
Food & Beverage Trends |
Schedule: Tuesday, November 2nd |
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Time |
Class |
Track |
9:00 a.m. |
Keynote Presentation: What is the Role of Restaurants in Retail Developments? Featuring: Yaromir Steiner |
Business Strategy |
10:00 a.m. |
Understanding the impact of COVID on Your Recipe Costing: Featuring: Mark Kelnhofer |
Tools for Success |
11:00 a.m. |
Digital Evolution and The Great Resignation: How Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Will Save The Restaurant World
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Business Strategy |
12:00 p.m. |
LUNCH BREAK | |
1:00 p.m. |
COFTA Presents: Food Truck Operators Forum Featuring: Jim Pashovich and Enrico Margaroli |
Business Strategy |
2:00 p.m. |
The State of the Supply Chain Panel: Featuring Brad Wasserstrom, Jeffery Fix, Prakash Karamchandani, Taylor Lanzet, and Karen Brennan |
Business Strategy |
3:00 p.m. |
Offer them more than just a paycheck. Easy solutions to help you attract and retain the right talent Featuring: Kimberlee Vandervoorn & Nick Gates |
Employee Wellness |
4:00 p.m. |
Mixed Up! Cocktail Competition Finals |
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