October 19, 2021
Tampa, FL
The emergence of virtual kitchens as a vital part of the restaurant industry has brought rapid change, new challenges, and great opportunities to an industry looking for solutions as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
This event brought together leaders from regional restaurant chains, ghost kitchen concepts, third-party delivery providers, technology solutions, host kitchens, private equity, equipment providers, marketing and branding experts, and industry analysts to share insights, form new partnerships, and networking with industry leaders.
Presentation Slides
Conference Speakers
Chef Ricardo Castro
Pete Cook
John DiLoreto
Trish Giordano
Vijayaraj Gopinath
Avi Goren
Peter Hall
Justin Harkey
Matt Howard
Dan Johnson
Hossein Kasmai
Chef Bob Kirschbaum
Robert Kuypers
Corey Manicone
Ben Miller
Aaron Mortensen
Randy Murphy
Andrew Nash
Jordan Neuman
Zack Oates
Carl Orsbourn
Hudson Riehle
Adam Robin
Atul Sood
Monish Tyagi
Alessandra Verne
James Walker, CFE
Event Schedule
Questions or comments regarding the agenda please email us at contact@ontrendconcepts.com
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Welcome Remarks • Matt Cook, Director of Operations, OnTrend Concepts |
| 9:10 am | Remarks by the Florida Lodging & Restaurant Association • Dannette Lynch, Director of Membership, FRLA |
| 9:15 am | State of the Industry • Hudson Riehle, Senior Vice President - Research & Knowledge Group, National Restaurant Association |
| 9:45 am | Panel Discussion: Successful Approaches • Peter Cook, President, OnTrend Concepts [M] • Chef Ricardo Castro, Chief Bread Officer/Master of Coffee, Virtual Chef Hall • Atul Sood, Chief Business Officer, Kitchen United • Trish Giordano, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Earl Enterprises • Hossein Kasmai, CEO, Combo Kitchen • Adam Robin, SVP of Growth & Expansions, REEF |
| 11:00 am | Morning Networking Break Refreshments available in the Exhibit Area |
| 11:30 am | The Economics of Ghost Kitchens & Virtual Brands • Matt Howard, Restaurant Operations Consultant, US Foods |
| 12:00 pm | Cultivating Delivery Guest Loyalty Through Analytics • Ben Miller, Head of Sales, Freatz • James Walker, Senior VP of Restaurants, Nathan's Famous |
| 12:15 pm | Networking Lunch Time to visit sponsor booths and network in the Exhibit Area |
| 1:15 pm | Surviving & Thriving with Digital Marketing • Carl Osbourn, Co-Author, "Delivering the Digital Restaurant" • Vijay Gopinath, Founder, MayaEats • Alessandra Verne, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Lunchbox • Jordan Neuman, Director of Brand Partnerships, C3 |
| 2:00 pm | Understanding Your Delivery Options • John DiLoreto, President, North America, Flipdish [M] • Monish Tyagi, Head of Merchant Partnerships, Florida, DoorDash • Aaron Mortensen, Chief Marketing Officer, hungr • Corey Manicone, Co-Founder and CEO, Zuul • Robert William Kuypers, Director of Strategic Solutions, Edison Trends |
| 2:45 pm | Afternoon Networking Break Refreshments available in the Exhibit Area |
| 3:15 pm | Attracting & Retaining Customer Loyalty to Your Brand • Randy Murphy, Founder & CEO, OrderB4 • Zach Oates, Founder & CEO, Ovation • Andrew Nash, CEO, Targetable • Avi Goren, CEO & Co-Founder, Marqii |
| 4:00 pm | Ingredients, Operations, & Packaging Best Practices for Delivery • Chef Bob Kirschbaum, Culinary Coach, The Local Culinary • Peter Hall, President, Kraft Heinz Away From Home • Justin Harkey, Vice President Key Account Management - North America, RATIONAL USA • Dan Johnson, Executive VP of Global Sales, SAVRpak, Inc. |
| 4:45 pm | Networking Reception |
Conference Venue & Lodging | The Westin Tampa Waterside
Edging the shimmering waterfront near celebrated downtown attractions, The Westin Tampa Waterside is a haven of wellness and renewal. Embrace effortless relaxation in newly renovated hotel accommodations with residential-inspired floorplans, modern essentials, plush furnishings and signature amenities. Delight your palate with fresh seafood and handcrafted cocktails at our scenic Blue Harbour Eatery + Bar. Stay in a coveted location within steps of the best Tampa has to offer.
Discounted Room Rate
$159 per night
The Westin Tampa Waterside | 725 South Harbour Island Boulevard • Tampa, FL 33602 | 813-229-5000
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in non-exhibiting sponsorship opportunity? Contact Peter Cook at pcook@ontrendconcepts.com
Your COVID Guarantee
OnTrend Concepts guarantees that if we cancel, postpone, or take this conference to online-only, you will have the option to receive a full refund of your sponsorship fee. There is a lot of uncertainty related to COVID, so we want you to know that you can sign up to sponsor this conference with confidence.
COFFEE
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2 Registrations
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CoBranded Coffee Mugs*
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Logo on Event Website
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Tabletop Exhibit Space**
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
** skirted table included, no chairs or electric provided
LANYARD
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CoBranded Lanyards*
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Logo on Event Website
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Tabletop Exhibit Space**
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
** skirted table included, no chairs or electric provided
NOTEBOOK
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CoBranded Notebooks*
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Logo on Event Website
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Tabletop Exhibit Space**
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
** skirted table included, no chairs or electric provided
KICK-OFF
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Place Your Info At Every Seat Before Start
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No Exhibit Space
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
LUNCH
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Place Your Info At Every Seat Before Lunch
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Logo on Event Website
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No Exhibit Space
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
RECEPTION
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2 Registrations
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Option to Provide Branded Glassware*
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Logo on Event Website
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Tabletop Exhibit Space**
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
** skirted table included, no chairs or electric provided
EVENT
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2 Registrations
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Logo on Event Website
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Tabletop Exhibit Space*
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Recognition at Event & in Marketing
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Attendee List 1 Week Prior to Event
** skirted table included, no chairs or electric provided