Indigenous Traditions, Tastes, and Today
Presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC). With a heightened focus on cultural preservation and sustainability, Indigenous chefs and leaders in the foodservice industry engage in a thoughtful dialogue on harmonizing traditional practices with creative innovation. Join us as ICAN and thought leaders explore how Indigenous foodservice not only nourishes local communities but also contributes to…
Read MoreQSRs: The Fast and the Favourite
Presented by Uber Eats. Popular and enduring, quick-service restaurants are experts in giving customers what they want, in a timely, tasty manner. With data-rich insights provided by Technomic, the panelists will explore innovative branding strategies, adaptive menu curation, effective supply chain management, franchaising best practices and more. Moderator Margot Swindall, Director Business Development, Technomic Speakers…
Read MoreKeynote: Meeru Dhalwala
Presented by SkipTheDishes. Co-owner of Vancouver’s famous Vij’s, Meeru Dhalwala is also a cookbook author and an inductee in the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame. This celebrated chef joins us to share her history, her transformative new venture and most importantly how focused she is on advancing her community and the industry. Moderator Katie Bridges,…
Read MoreOpening Ceremony
Presented by Restaurants Canada. Join Kelly Higginson, CEO of Restaurants Canada, as she invites us all to level up at RC Show 2024. As we begin three days of personal and professional growth, Kim Wheatley, an Ojibwe Anishinaabe Grandmother from Shawanaga First Nation Reserve, will start us off with a blessing. Speakers Kelly Higginson, President…
Read MoreState of the Foodservice Nation
Presented by Restaurants Canada. Are we in a recession, or a mild economic slowdown? Restaurants Canada’s Chief Economist reviews the latest macroeconomic indicators and analyzes how the evolving economic outlook will impact foodservice sales in 2024. Learn what lies ahead for the foodservice industry in 2025 and beyond, and how operators can navigate these uncertain…
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