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Fall 2024 Supply Chain Expert Exchange Conference Oct 8-9 in Orlando, Register Now!
Join us for the National Restaurant Association’s Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference on October 8 & 9, 2024, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Make connections with your peers in the industry, learn from top experts, and share your own expertise at this year's fall conference.
We’re excited to once again be hosting the event prior to the Market Vision Fall conference giving the restaurant supply chain community the opportunity to network with and learn from leaders in the foodservice industry.
Don’t miss the ONLY event created by people that run restaurant supply chains. Operators receive one free room night!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
3:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open - Cypress Foyer
6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception & Dinner - Magnolia Lawn
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
8:00 a.m. Breakfast – Magnolia Lawn
9:00 a.m. Conference Welcome & Kick Off
Dessi Zaneva, Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.
9:15a.m. Supply Chain Leadership: Insights From a Multi-Brand Operator
A candid interview with Dr. Christopher Held, Chief Supply Officer at Inspire Brands, one of the world’s largest restaurant companies with over 32,000 global locations across six iconic brands, including Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic Drive-Ins. This session will explore the strategic leadership and innovative thought processes that drive success in a multi branded environment. Gain insights into how Inspire Brands navigates the complexities of supply chain management to maintain its industry-leading position.
Christopher Held, Chief Supply Officer, Inspire Brands
MODERATOR: Stephen Hawrylik, Vice President – Commodities Management, Inspire Brands
10:15 a.m. Networking Break
10:35 a.m. Curated Discussion Tracks, Choose From 3 Topics – Magnolia 1-6
This session allows you to choose from specific areas of interest. Each track is led by industry experts and is crafted to provide relevant information you can apply to yourbusiness. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and connect with others who face similar specific challenges. Each session will include Q&A.
11:20 a.m. Break - Choose your next topic and move to that room
11:30 a.m. Second Curated Discussion Track – 2nd Topic of 3
12:15 p.m. Lunch – Magnolia 7-9
1:10 p.m. Networking Round Table Discussions
Learn from industry peers, share your own experiences, and grow your network while discussing topics most important to you. You’ll have the opportunity for robust discussion in a small group format, and participate in two round table discussions each lasting 25 minutes. Table guides will ensure lively and interactive conversations, making sure everyone has a chance to share and take away actionable solutions.
2:05 p.m. Emerging Issues and Their Potential Impact
This session will put a spotlight on current issues and potential disruptions happening right now that could affect your supply chain operations. From shifting commodity markets to the implications of regulatory changes, we’ll explore the critical developments that are shaping the near-term future. The discussion will focus on the latest challenges and what they might mean for your business, helping you mitigate their impact during volatile times.
MODERATOR: Carl Mount, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Jack in the Box
2:40 p.m. Networking Break
3:00 p.m. TBA
3:45 p.m. How to Sharpen Your Decision-Making With Critical Thinking Skills
In supply chain, every decision can impact the bottom line. Dhamu Thamodaran brings his decades of agricultural and economics experience guiding food companies to share how developing critical thinking can be your competitive edge. This session will walk you through the essential steps of building and applying a critical thinking framework to your procurement process. Learn how to sift through information vs. noise and make informed decisions that drive success.
SPEAKER: Dr. Dhamu Thamodaran, Advisor, National Restaurant Association Supply Chain Expert Exchange
4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks
Dessi Zaneva, Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems, Inc.