Student Day

Each year SHFM invites local hospitality students to be part of their conference by attending a full day of programming free of charge. This is a great opportunity for students to see many different types of careers within the foodservice/hospitality industry.

Monday, September 9th

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Student /Fellow Kick-Off

Show Up and Be You

Welcome to the SHFM National Conference — let’s kick off an incredible week of learning and networking! For this kick-off session, you’ll hear from Kelsey Harmon-Finn, VP of Ambassador Community Relations - Higher Education, Compass Group, about her journey to success and how to stay true and authentic to yourself.

Tuesday, September 10th

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Keynoter General Session – Unreasonable Hospitality
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Student/Fellow Session-Professional Development

From the Ground Up – Creating a Successful Operation

Let’s learn about kitchen design and all the important factors that go into their success! In this panel, you’ll hear from all aspects of the process and what drives success. In this session you will hear from Laura Lentz with Culinary Advisors (Moderator), Russ Benson with DayOne, Becky Smith with Clark Pro, Nicole Schweizer with Bank of America.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
General Session – Tech Enabled Hospitality

Wednesday, September 11th

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
General Session – Hungry for Wellness
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Innovation Showcase / Networking Tables
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Student /Fellow Session

Off-Site Tour

Meet in the hotel lobby promptly at 10:45am, if you arrive late, the bus may leave without you.

Wear comfortable closed toe walking shoes (no heels, sandals, etc.).

12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch & Hunger Games Check Presentation
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Student Session
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Committee Meetings
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
General Session – Live with SHFM!
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Closing Evening Event
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Shfm Sustainability

This logo will be seen throughout conference to bring visibility to SHFM sustainability initiatives.

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