BE THE CHANGE! Feeding A Sustainable Tomorrow
The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) will host its National Conference September 11 – 13, 2023, at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. With a theme of BE THE CHANGE! Feeding A Sustainable Tomorrow, attendees can look forward to educational sessions on professional development and industry issues, interactive events, networking opportunities and national speakers. This year’s programming will focus on innovative solutions for a rapidly changing and multi-faceted business model, including making an equitable and environmentally responsible impact on the future.
Some of the highlights of the 2023 SHFM National Conference include:
Educational Sessions – Throughout the three-day conference, SHFM will hold several educational sessions designed to highlight changes and opportunities in the workplace amenities and foodservice industry:
- Redefining Amenity: Monday, September 11
Brent Capron, Interior Design Director, Principal, Perkins&Will
Mariana Giraldo, Associate Principal, Design Strategy Practice Leader Perkins&Will
- Keynote: Be The Change: Thrive @ Work and Life: Tuesday, September 12
Simon T. Bailey, Inspirational Coach, Expert in Releasing Human Potential
- Planning for Sustainability: Tuesday, September 12
Anna Bohbot, Global Food Program Manager, LinkedIn (moderator)
Chris Brady, President & CEO, Romano Gatland
Ilana Braverman, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Greener by Default
Judy Panayos, VP, Climate Ambition, Corporate Responsibility
- Culinary Trends Uncorked (Breakout Session): Wednesday, September 13
Russ Benson, Founder & CEO, DayOne Hospitality Consulting (Moderator)
B. Gervais Achstetter, Senior Area Executive Chef Sodexo
Brielle Bustamante, Regional Executive Chef, ISS Guckenheimer
Chris Ivens-Brown, Chief Culinary Officer, Corporate Executive Chef Eurest, Compass Group
John Ryan, Chief Culinary Officer, Lifeworks Restaurant Group
- Nourishing the Mind, Body and Soul (Breakout Session): Wednesday, September 13
Ashley Rae Hewitt, Product Delivery Manager – Ergo, Nutrition, and Wellness Coaching, Optum
Owain Rich, Chief Technology Officer, Phase Space
- Perspectives from the C-Suite: Wednesday, September 13
Kelly Smith Killian, Owner, KSK Creative Works (Moderator)
Gary Crompton, President & CEO, Aramark Workplace Experience Group, Aramark
Paul Fairhead, CEO/Managing Director, ISS Guckenheimer
Joe Ganci, President, Corporate Services, North America, Sodexo
Rick Postiglione, Chief Relations Officer, Compass Group
Hunger Awareness Activity – Each year, the SHFM National Conference features an event designed to raise funds in support of local hunger initiatives. Thanks to the generosity of SHFM members, we have raised over $100,000 to support local hunger initiatives. This year’s 10th anniversary event will benefit the Blue Watermelon Project.
Industry Networking Event – Kick off the evening with SHFM’s premier relationship-building opportunity! Greet current colleagues and make new contacts over delicious dishes and ingredients representative of Southwest Native Americans. New this year, the menu is composed of items recommended by Culinary Stars from each of our host corporations.
Additionally, the recipients of the SHFM 2023 Richard Ysmael Distinguished Service Award, Robert Pacifico Above and Beyond Award, Jay B. Silverstein Lifetime Achievement Award and President’s Award will be presented at the conference.
The previously announced 2023 SHFM Directors’ Awards for Leadership (Rob Gebhardt) and the Rising Young Professional Award (Kelly Meadows) will also be presented at the conference. For the full agenda and other details about SHFM’s National Conference visit: https://www.shfmonline.org/conference-2023/.
