RIS Live Schedule

Join us at the Restaurant Insights Summit to hear from visionaries, learn about the latest industry insights and reimagine where you’re headed.

Meet the Speakers

Where Innovation Comes Together
All In One Place
November 1-2 | Resch Expo | Green Bay

Tuesday

4-5pm
Opening Session
Hall B

Highly respected and well-known experts on menu trends, Nancy Kruse and Peter Romeo will be sharing their insights on the flavors that will be influencing upcoming menu changes, as well as debating the top trending topics that industry leaders’ factor into daily operations during these unique times.

5-7pm
The Social by Society
Level 2

Keep the conversation going on the 2nd Level of the Resch Expo. Gather with us for the Restaurant Insights Summit Cocktail Party, sponsored by Society Insurance. At The Social, you will be treated to an evening of BMI sponsored live music by Nashville recording artist, Dylan Altman. Bold tastes for your palette will be provided by the Sysco Team and will not disappoint! Don’t miss this opportunity to mix & mingle with industry colleagues. Join us and enjoy an experience for your senses!

Wednesday

8:30-9:15am
John Isbell SHRM-SCP,CHT
V.P. of Learning & Development, Portillo's Hot Dogs Inc.
2009 CHART President
Level 2 Meeting Suites

A How-To Guide to End the Labor Pains
A panel of operators will join Jason Isbell for conversation about how they’re winning the battle with recruiting and retaining great team members.

8:30-9:15am
Spencer X Smith
Founder, AmpliPhi
Level 2 Meeting Suites

Video Marketing is Where It's At
In this straightforward & actionable presentation, Spencer X Smith and Mike Schmitz from AmpliPhi will share the best practices for creating Do-It-Yourself videos for your establishment. Over the past 5 years of making food & beverage videos, Spence and Mike have discovered what works and what doesn't, and they'll reveal a formula you can easily follow. Just as importantly, they'll share how you can make sure your ideal customers both see your video and take action on it. You'll leave this session with video how-tos and a checklist to utilize for propagating your videos on social media.

9:30-10:15am
Kelly Dykhuizen
Senior Director | Customer Experience | Datassential
Level 2 Meeting Suites

The Restaurant of the Future
The market has forever changed. This session will help you rethink what you’re doing to ensure you’re capturing your share of the dining dollars.

9:30-10:15am
Leslie Niemeyer
Business Resource Consultant, Sysco Corporation
Level 2 Meeting Suites

Knowing Your Neighborhood
Hear how to analyze key demographics for your operation’s location and what the best ways are to market to your target customers and attract prospective employees.

10:30am-Noon
Exhibit Marketplace
Hall A

11am
Quick Bite Sessions
Exhibit Floor—Hall A

Take in 15–20-minute focused learning sessions right inside the exhibit hall! Multiple opportunities throughout the day to allow for a more intimate exchange with presenters and peers. Check back soon for Quick Bite announcements!

12:15-1:45pm
Keynote Lunch & Learn Panel Discussion
Hall B

This panel of industry visionaries will share their thoughts on where the restaurant industry is headed and how you need to prepare for your future. All while you enjoy a three-course plated lunch provided by Sysco!

Anticipating & Solving Key Challenges in Foodservice
What does the future hold for restaurants? How will consumer foodservice behaviors continue to evolve? How are operators preparing to meet key challenges of today and tomorrow? Join Technomic and our panel of operators as they share their views on the state of the industry and debate how the industry will respond to consumer and workforce shifts. Always enlightening, Technomic reserarch data will be shared during this Lunch & Learn to give you insight into current industry and consumer trends.

Moderator
Lori Rakoczy
Associate Principal, Technomic

Industry Panelist
Craig Culver
Co-Founder, Board Chairman, Brand Ambassador of Culver Franchising System, LLC

Industry Panelist
Damian Hanft
Vice President, Brand & Culture Ambassador, Inspire Brands

Industry Panelist
Christine Specht
CEO, Cousins Submarines, Inc.

Industry Panelist
Omar Shaikh
Co-Owner, Carnevor and 3rd Street Market

1:45-4pm
Exhibit Marketplace

2-3:30pm
Quick Bite Sessions
Exhibit Floor—Hall A

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