Education & EPPS Programs
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Roundtables
60 minutes

Tuesday, October 7th | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
This is a great networking event giving participants the opportunity to discuss relevant industry topics in a round table format with fellow industry professionals sitting at the table.
Over the 45 minutes, participants can choose a table with an assigned topic to discuss. After 20 minutes we will pause and ask everyone to switch to a second table topic. 
 

1. Trends in Health-Conscious Menus

  • How are foodservice operators adapting their menus to cater to health-conscious customers without compromising taste and profitability?
  • What are the trends with all the buzz in the foodservice world hitting menus?

2. Sustainability in Foodservice: From Sourcing to Packaging

  • How can operators and suppliers collaborate to improve sustainability
  • Effective ways to incorporate sustainable practices

3. The Future of Menus: Technology, Customization, and Consumer Expectations

  • How can technology help imporve menu development
  • Explore consumer demands for menu options, and rise of build your own concepts

4. Creating Memorable Dining Experiences: From Concept to Execution

  • Explore what makes dining experiences stand out in todays competitive market

5. Cost Control Strategies in a Volatile Market: Balancing Quality & Profitability

  • Discuss rising costs of ingredients, labor, and overheads in current market
  • What innovative ways have buyers and sellers done to help manage cost without sacrificing quality?
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Buyers' Choice Awards
30 minutes

Join us for the Buyers' Choice Awards hosted by ECRM and Food & Beverage Magazine! Suppliers will submit their product offering and participating buyers will cast their vote for their favorite product!