Agenda

  • Area Activities
  • Pre-Conference Workshops
  • General Sessions
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Concurrent Educational Sessions
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
11:00 AM  7:00 PM

Registration Open

Location: Culturekeepers Registration

7:45 AM - 1:00 pm

Area Activity: Salt River Tubing

Location: Offsite 
Meet at the South Entrance/Ballroom Entrance (right outside the Kierland Grand Ballroom) by 7:45 AM

9:45 AM - 1:30 pm

Area Activity: Private Culinary Scottsdale Lunch Tour  

Location: Offsite
Meet at the South Entrance/Ballroom Entrance (right outside the Kierland Grand Ballroom) by 9:45 AM

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Pre-Conference Workshop

From Grumbling to Getting Along: Culture as Key to Retention and Recruitment

Speaker: Kerri Burchill

Location: Herberger 1
(2.5 CEU)

2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Pre-Conference Workshop

Technology Innovations Session

Speakers: Ben Anderson, Mike Folino, Benita Gingerella, Adam Johnson, Abby Weiss and AHF Business Partners

Location: Herberger 2
(2.5 CEU)

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

New Member Orientation

Location: Herberger 2

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Opening Reception

Location: Northern Sky Terrace & Rainmakers A&B

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration Open

Location: Culturekeepers Registration

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
Location: Hall of State
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

Conference Welcome

Location: Trailblazers Ballroom

8:40 AM – 9:45 AM

Opening Keynote: The Irresistible Power of Strategic Storytelling

Speaker: Kindra Hall

Location: Trailblazers Ballroom
(1 CEU)

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Award Ceremony

Location: Trailblazers Ballroom

10:30 AM – 10:55 AM

Networking Break

Location: Hall of State

10:55 AM  11:45 AM

GEN X’ERS, MILLENNIALS, and IGENS, OH MY! Lead your multi-generational workforce with a culture of engagement

Speaker: Anthony Baffo
Location: Trailblazers Ballroom
(1 CEU)

11:45 AM – 12:30 pm

The Future of Food: Health, Flavor, and the New Consumer

Speaker: Marie Molde

Location: Trailblazers Ballroom
(1 CEU)

12:30 PM – 4:00 PM

AHF Marketplace and Exhibit Hall

Location: Kierland Ballroom

(3.5 CEUs)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

New Member Lounge

Location: Culturekeepers Hall South

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Culinary Competition & Reception

Location: Herberger Ballroom

7:00 PM

Open Night

Location: Explore Scottsdale

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Scotch Tasting

Cost: $85
Location: Library

Thursday, August 8, 2019
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration Open

Location: Culturekeepers Registration

6:15 am - 7:15 am

Rise & Shine Yoga

Instructor: Robin Goldbeck

Location: Marshall’s Pavilion area
(1 CEU)

7:45 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast
Location: Hall of State
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM

Morning Keynote: Being Courageous for Patients and Families
Speaker: Janet Porter
Location: Trailblazers Ballroom
(1 CEU)

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM

Networking Break

Location: Hall of State

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

General Session: FISH Talks (Food Innovation Service Hospitality)

Topics: Agriculture, Sustainability/Environmental Impact, Food Waste Paradigm, Panel Q&A

Speakers: Dan HenroidChris McCracken & Andrew Shakman
Location: Trailblazers Ballroom
(2 CEU)

12:00 PM – 12:45 PM

Networking Break

Location: Hall of State

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM

All Operator Luncheon

Location: Trailblazers Ballroom

12:45 PM – 2:15 PM

Business Partner De-Brief

Location: Herberger Ballroom 1&2

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

IDDSI: International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative

Speaker: Brenda Richardson
Location: Herberger Ballroom 1 & 2
(1.5 CEU)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

Plant-Based Foods: Trends, Tips & Tricks for Sustainable Success with Vegan & Vegetarian Menu Options

Speaker: Michelle GormanJosephine Morris, Lauren Pitts
Location: Herberger Ballroom 3
(1.5 CEU)

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM

My Dream Kitchen

Speakers: Christine Guyott and John Egnor
Location: Herberger Ballroom 4A
(1.5 CEU)

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Networking Break

Location: Hall of State

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Closing Keynote: A Celebration a Day - 365 Ways to a Happier, Healthier Workplace
Speaker: Scott Friedman
Location: Trailblazers Ballroom
(1 CEU)

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

IAB Activity: Fundraising Blitz

Various Locations

7:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Celebrate AHF!

Location: Trailblazers Ballroom

Friday, August 9, 2019
8:00 am - 9:00 am

2020 CPC Committee Meeting

Location: Merriam B

9:00 am onwards

Departures

*Program subject to change without notice.

Continuing Education Credits (CEU)

AHF is pleased to offer attendees continuing education credits at each of our annual conferences. Each year AHF obtains certification approval from AND, ANFP, and ACF. Credits per session can be found above. Attendees can expect to receive up to 15 credits. 

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