QSR May 2023

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volatility, learn how opera tors are winning to attract, retain, and engage their network. • Who: Rachael Kelly Former Chief People & Culture Officer at Smokey Bones, Board Member at CORE (children of restaurant employees), Founder & CEO at HiveStrong • Where: Education Super Center South Hall, 2778 • When: 12 P . M . - 12:30 P . M . Stepping Over the Edge: How Web3 is Changing the Landscape of Res taurants Learn how web3 tech nologies are changing the face of the restaurant industry through NFTs and the metaverse. These huge technological shifts are presenting opportu nities for restaurants to create a more interactive and engaging experience for customers.

help with labor short ages, improve employee safety, optimize food qual ity, improve inventory management, and boost customer satisfaction? Learn how in this educa tional session. •Who: Gunpil Hwang CEO at Aniai • Where: Innovation Theater North Hall, 5572 • When: 11:30 A . M . - 12 P . M . Igniting Passion & Commitment of People in Today’s Climate with Practical Benefits, Resources, and Approaches to Win Seasoned C-suite and HR executives weigh in on their practical strategies for implementing pro grams that ignite passion in people to solve today’s challenges. In a business atmosphere that is sur rounded by chaos in labor, supply chain, and customer

Skip Kimpel Principal of Independent & SMB Consulting at ConStrata Consulting • Where: Education Super Center South Hall, 2778 • When: 1:30 P . M . - 2 P . M . Quick and Effective Ideas to Boost Your Bar Business, From the Women Who Run the Bar Join members of Badass around topics such as increasing bar traffic, generating profits, and growing customer loyalty. • Where: The Beverage Room Stage Lakeside Center, 11155 • When: 4 P . M . - 4:30 P . M . Bartender, one of the fastest-growing Face book Groups for women bartenders, in an explo sive discussion swirling

How to Set Your Beverage Program Apart from the Crowd Learn how to make your beverage program spar kle from the owners of Bronzeville Winery, a sought-after destination in Chicago that blends hospi tality with art and culture. • Who: Cecilia Cuff and Eric Williams Owner at Bronzeville Winery • Where: The Beverage Room Stage Lakeside Center, 11155 • When: 10 A . M - 10:30 A . M . Are Robots Really the Future of Foodservice? Realities and Opportuni ties of Robotic Kitchens How can automated robotic kitchen systems

Navigating the Ever-Changing Regulatory Landscape of Alcohol Sales With alcohol-related laws progressively becoming more complex and var ied, it’s more important than ever to keep up with them. ServSafe experts and operators share ways to get ahead of the com petition and offer guests responsible alcohol ser vice. • Who: Trevor Estelle VP, ServSafe Alcohol & Regulatory Services at National Restaurant Asso ciation • Where: The Beverage Room Stage Lakeside Center, 11155 • When: 10 A . M . - 10:30 A . M .

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