Agenda

Eddie Slowikowski knows something about Peak Performance. A Gold Medal winner for the USA Track & Field team and a 3 minute, 58 second mile time. Eddie has always had the can-do spirit of an entrepreneur, in all walks of life. Best of all, Eddie can channel that sense of accomplishment through interactive storytelling to audiences everywhere. He can make you laugh, cry, dance and learn... all in one presentation. Through storytelling and high-energy showmanship, Eddie will show you how to follow through on a vision from inception to achievement and how to create positive energy for yourself and others.  Come find out who you are and who you want to be.

All projects require a team of professionals to take them from conception to completion. It's imperative that all members of the team know their role and work together to achieve the common goal. This impressive panel of Architects and Interior Designers will share their insight regarding project collaboration, best practices, and the benefits of working with a foodservice consultant.

Moderator: Melissa Counihan - Counihan Associates

Panelists:
Amy Bramwell - Studio Steinbomer
Chris Dolce - Sixthriver Architects
Will Gresham, AIA, LEED AP - STG Design
Jessica Molter - Pfluger Architects
Jarrod Sterzinger - O’Connell Robertson
Jim Susman, FAIA - STG Design

Panelists:
Jessica Price
Ryan Rongo, FCSI
Robert Scheibly, FCSI

A campus master plan is no small undertaking but with increasing enrollment and additional housing being constructed, Appalachian State University dining services needed to explore how to meet the needs of its growing community. This session takes you through the process of forming a dining master plan, getting buy-in from campus stakeholders and implementing the plan in order to increase revenue and satisfaction with students, faculty and staff.

Presenters:
Sojo Alex
John Eckman - Appalachian State University

Join the EPiC Committee (Emerging Professional Consultants) for a session where emerging consultants share their diverse journeys, challenges, and contributions to the industry. Explore the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas they bring to consulting. This session is ideal for fellow consultants, students and  Principals wanting the most for their newest team members, and anyone curious about this dynamic field.

Monderator: Alison O'Hearn, EPiC Committee Chair

Panelists:
Melissa Jennings
Kelli Pack
Jose Mendez

Join two of your FCSI colleagues who have mastered marketing to the Architectural Community. Scott and James will describe what works - and what doesn’t - when making connections with local, national and international architects. Walk away with ideas, insight, and proven strategies to help you land the next RFP.

Presenters:
James Camacho, FCSI
Scott Reitano, FCSI

Have you been wanting to amp up your company's social media marketing or jazz up your website? You may not realize it but you already have all the tools you need right at your fingertips. You can shoot and edit stunning videos right from your smart phone! Don't miss this hands on session that is sure to be just the nudge you need to get started creating compelling and effective marketing like a pro!

Presenters:

Erik Haviland
Abby Paciotti
Brian Bunn

Join us for our dynamic Business Roundtables where experts and professionals will discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. These interactive sessions provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for staying updated and finding innovative solutions to business challenges.

Topics and Leaders:

Working Remotely
Joe Schumaker, FCSI

Project and Client Management
David Hensel, FCSI

Talent Development and Mentoring
Howard Stanford, FCSI

Succession Planning
Kathleen Held

Travel Management
Corrinne Walenda

Recruitment Strategies
Ken Schwartz, FCSI

Invoicing, Collections, and Retainer Fees
Lenny Condenzio, FCSI

Contracts and Negotiations
Karen Malody, FCSI

A knowledgable panel of FCSI Professionals has been assembled to share their field experiences and address all your concerns about the challenges of dish room design and warewashing equipment specification.

Panelists:
Laura Lentz, FCSI
John Radchenko, FCSI (PP)
Ryan Mikita

FCSI The Americas Board Trustee, Jay Bravinder and Executive Director, Wade Koehler will sit down for an open forum session with the Allied Members. All questions are welcome as we discuss opportunities for Allied Members to  promote their brands and connect with consultants.

Presenters:

Wade Koehler, CAE
Jay Bravinder

We all love Beth Z and welcome her back to our FCSI community once again. This year, Beth will take you through the AI offerings available showing you some of the intriguing, educational and professional sites at the 10,000 foot level. But it's not all fun and games... She will expose some of the negative issues and things to be aware of as you begin to explore the world of AI. 

Presenter: Your Nerdy Best Friend, Beth Z

If you enjoyed the General Session you will definitely want to drop in to this breakout session to learn more from your nerdy best friend.  In this session Beth will dive deeper into how you can use AI for assistance with proposal writing, marketing, designing, and daily operations to enhance your consulting business.

Presenter: Your Nerdy Best Friend, Beth Z

Come join our consultant panel as they sit down and tell their stories. Our moderator, Foodservice Consultant magazine editor Michael Jones, will ask the probing and fun questions leading to some serious and some light hearted stories about their career paths from beginnings to today. Learn from their triumphs, mistakes, and life experiences together.

Moderator: Michael Jones

Panelists:
Bill Bender, FCSI
Ben Gregoire, FCSI
Christine Guyott, FCSI RDN
Joe Mora, FCSI

Moderator: Joe Carbonara

Panelists:
Leisa Bryant
Damian Monticello
Kory Samuels

Using her 8 tools of improv comedy, Katie creates a fun, lively and interactive atmosphere. She will lead you through exercises to help you focus on helping you connect with people, gain confidence and adapt to change. Skills like collaboration, not being "thrown" by the unexpected, discover how constraint breeds creativity. Adopt a culture of 'yes, and' and learn to be your authentic self.