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September 12, 2023

General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
Welcome to the 9th Annual Latin American Cuisine Summit: Local Sourcing | Traditional Foodways
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
Sunflowers and Mesquite: Reclaiming Native Texas Mexican Traditions

DEMO MENU

Sunflower Choke and Herbed Corn Tart

Sunflower Chokes in Pipián Ranchero

Mesquite Agua Fresca

Mesquite Breakfast Atole
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
Conference Break/Meal/Reception
Kikkoman Live-Fire Kitchen
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater

The Future of the Food System: Where Do We Go From Here?

A panel of operators from all walks of the industry examine the food system’s most urgent needs – as well as their hopes for the restaurant world – and what they see as the critical next steps to bring the industry forward in the next 5 years, in terms of sustainability, labor, kitchen culture, food trends, and more. Learn who the key stakeholders are in creating positive and meaningful change, and how to get them on board as we face an unprecedented era in food.
Conference Break/Meal/Reception

General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
Conference Break/Meal/Reception
Kikkoman Live-Fire Kitchen
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater

Hospitality: What’s New, What’s Next?
Join our experts for a wide-ranging discussion that dives deep into the many challenges and opportunities in the new world of post-pandemic hospitality. The rapid pace of change in the food system – spanning food costs, the labor market, and much more – has been markedly increasing in recent years, and operators need a robust arsenal of strategies to thrive in this new landscape. Our experts will explore the changes and trends they see on the horizon, as well as how to make the most of our current circumstances as an industry.
General Session
Ecolab Demonstration Theater
Conference Break/Meal/Reception

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