Elevate your networking game with the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network's Rooftop Networking event on June 5th hosted by our friends at the world-famous Edelman!
Prepare to be captivated by breathtaking panoramic views of Chicago's iconic skyline and the shimmering Chicago River, creating an unforgettable backdrop for forging valuable connections. Conveniently located near major train stations, this prime location ensures seamless access for all industry professionals. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, where food and beverage experts converge to share insights and opportunities.
Agenda
5:00 PM Doors Open
5:30 PM Welcoming Comments
5:40 PM Edelman’s Trends Update and Q&A
6:10 PM Datassential’s Trends Update and Q&A
6:40PM Networking
8:00PM Event Ends
Panel
ALISON BORGMEYER, MS, RD
Chair, U.S. Food & Beverage
Edelman
Alison brings nearly 25 years of experience across the food, beverage, commodity, ingredient, Agribusiness and restaurant/QSR sectors. Alison is a unique hybrid with an earned lens first and foremost, but with scientific creds having become a registered dietitian later in her career. In her time at Edelman, she’s operationalized the firm’s Food & Beverage offering while launching Edelman’s first test kitchen in Chicago. Alison brings an encyclopedia-like brain for all things food and beverage from soil health, crop science, animal and land stewardship to how foods and beverages end up on our plates.
RENEE LEE WEGE
Trendologist and Senior Publications Manager
Datassential
Renee (literally) grew up in the restaurant industry and is an expert and lover of all things related to food, drink, and the color pink. Through the course of nearly 10 years with Datassential, Renee has researched, written, and edited hundreds of food and beverage trend reports and is a regular co-host and presenter on Datassential’s Simply Smarter webinars, where she’s shared her expertise with peak audiences of 2,000-plus industry members. When she's not researching, writing, or spotting trends, Renee polishes her presenting prowess with Toastmasters and serves as the Vice President of Public Relations with Toastmasters of Lincoln Park.
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