2024 NextGen Hospitality Innovation Conference

Agenda

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch + Registration

12:30 – 1:15 p.m. | From Spreadsheets to Supper: The Secret Sauce of Restaurant Analytics with Emma Blecker, Chief of Staff & Director of Business Systems at Boqueria

• • Data is crucial for restaurant success. The challenge is no longer obtaining data, but knowing how to use it effectively to drive better business results. This session will explore how operators can focus on asking the right questions and making informed decisions based on their data insights.

1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Session 1: Innovating the Kitchen: Mastering Culinary Technology with Rational

• • In this session, Rational will demonstrate state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and share expertise on blending traditional cooking techniques with modern technology. Learn how to enhance efficiency, elevate food quality, and drive success in your kitchen.

Breakout Session 2

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. | Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce, presented by SpotOn

• • The restaurant industry is navigating a unique challenge: managing a workforce that spans multiple generations, each with its own set of values, work habits, and expectations. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, the convergence of these diverse generations requires a nuanced and flexible approach to leadership. Join industry leaders as they discuss their strategies for fostering collaboration, enhancing productivity, and creating a culture that embraces the strengths of all age groups. Discover practical insights and actionable advice to help you build a cohesive, multi-generational team in your restaurant.

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Breakout Session 1: Innovating the Kitchen: Mastering Culinary Technology with Rational

• • In this session, Rational will demonstrate state-of-the-art kitchen equipment and share expertise on blending traditional cooking techniques with modern technology. Learn how to enhance efficiency, elevate food quality, and drive success in your kitchen.

Breakout Session 2

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. | Lita’s Legacy: A New Blueprint for Success in the Restaurant Industry with David Viana and Neilly Robinson, owners of the acclaimed Lita, Heirloom Kitchen, and Heirloom Kitchen at the St. Laurent