Presented by Uninterrupted Canada. Sporting events are big business; 8.6 million Canadians watched the Super Bowl in 2023. When the big game is on, people want to gather with friends, family, drinks and good food. Is your restaurant prepared for the sports-loving crowd? Hear from our expert panel as we dive into sports marketing strategies…

Presented by SkipTheDishes. Today’s customers are increasingly looking for a more sustainable takeout experience, leaving restaurant operators with the unique challenge of sourcing alternative packaging solutions to single-use plastics. Hear from our expert panel on different options available to operators, including reusable packaging entrepreneurs from The Friendlier Company, with tips on how to adapt and…

Presented by Too Good To Go Sustainability doesn’t have to come at a sacrifice. Learn directly from a panel of industry leaders representing quick service, grocery and specialty items how selling surplus food helped them reduce cost, reach new customers and generate a measurable environmental impact – all with no added complexity. Moderated by Sam…

Presented by The Re-Seasoning Coalition. Coach Carey kicks off this outstanding session with their compelling keynote, What it Means to Persevere + Perform, then hands over the stage for a candid panel discussion. Understand the landscape of Canada’s food industry through the eyes of four Black entrepreneurs who have staked their claim in the industry…

Tipping is the hot topic in the room and the debate is fierce. Don’t miss this session on the various methods of managing employee tip-outs, the ways they’re often applied and whether these methods comply with tax rules and regulations. And, most importantly, making sure your employees are tipped out correctly. Moderated by Donna Dooher,…

This multi-faceted panel discussion highlights the qualities of strong, resilient managers and identifies how to develop and support them. Learn about the skill sets managers need to nurture a team that is also inspired by your company. Explore the meaning of “soft skills”, why they’re important and how to train and instil them for a…

Presented by Interac Corp. Rhiannon Rosalind shares tips on financial thinking and how to adjust your thermostat to have a millionaire mindset. Speaker Rhiannon Rosalind, Founder & CEO, Conscious Economics

Learn from successful innovators and operators who have successfully launched products, brands and services in the Canadian foodservice industry including Sachili, Street Food World, Santee Siouxx and Nani’s Achar, winners of CSBW Women’s Pitch Competition and RC Indie show floor exhibitors. Moderated by Dwania Peele, Founder, Canadian Small Business Women Speakers Sachi Kittur, Founder &…