BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SHFM - Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SHFM - Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shfm-online.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SHFM - Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T124118 CREATED:20260513T185406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T140714Z UID:12402-1780664400-1780668000@shfm-online.org SUMMARY:Client Roundtable Second Virtual Event DESCRIPTION:Info Box \n\n \n \n Join fellow client liaisons for an engaging virtual roundtable. This session continues our new virtual series created to foster idea-sharing\, collaboration and real-world insights within our client liaison community. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, exchange experiences and learn from your peers. Exclusively for Client Liaisons only. \n When \n Friday\, June 5th1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST \n Where \n VIRTUALZoom \n Registration \n Free! \n \n Register Now!\n \n Hosts \n\n \n \n Sherri Silverstein\nSHFM Board Member\n  \n\n \n \n Natalia Lopresti\nWorkplace Services & Experience\nJane Street\n  \n  URL:https://shfm-online.org/event/shfm-client-roundtable-second/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shfm-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26_SHFM_116-Client-Roundtable-Graphic-1920-x-1080-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260601T124118 CREATED:20260403T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T172434Z UID:12213-1781222400-1781308799@shfm-online.org SUMMARY:Industry Insights with Infuse Hospitality DESCRIPTION:Info Box \n\n \n \n Industry Insights with Infuse Hospitality\nThe SHFM Industry Advisory Board (IAB) is proud to continue its virtual four-part series to support suppliers in the evolving foodservice landscape. Each session offers practical insights from our contractor community on onboarding\, growth strategies and navigating key challenges. Join us for our third installment with industry leaders from Infuse Hospitality! Learn how to: \n\nBecome an approved supplier\nExpand categories\nManage channel conflicts\nStand out as a strategic partner\nAnd more\n\n When \n Friday\, June 12th1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET \n Where \n VIRTUALZoom \n Registration \n FREE!  \n \n Register Now!\n \n Presenters \n\n \n \n Maria Cleaveland (Co-Moderator)\nSales Director\, America\nUrnex Brands\nMaria Cleaveland has been helping coffee suck less since 1993-and shaping the industry while she’s at it. A hospitality powerhouse and a fearless leader across coffee’s value chain\, she has scaled licensing and wholesale businesses at Starbucks\, Peet’s and Equator Coffees. Maria managed the very first Starbucks store in New York City\, helped launch the brand’s airport strategy and went on to lead sales\, operations and training programs that set new industry standards. \nToday\, Maria serves as Sales Director of the Americas for Urnex\, the global leader in coffee equipment cleaning products\, while advising BrewBird and other next-gen coffee ventures. She’s also the founder of Lift & Learn\, a cross-training platform helping baristas and technicians build meaningful careers. She brings relentless curiosity\, a touch of moxie\, and a whole lot of heart to every corner of the industry-because to Maria\, coffee is community\, and the people are the point. \n\n \n \n Michael Moore (Co-Moderator)\nChief Sustainability Officer\nRestaurantware\nMichael Moore is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Restaurantware and a proud father of two. Formerly a trained chef\, author and podcast host\, he began his career cooking for celebrities in Los Angeles before moving into foodservice management\, where he specialized in designing menus and kitchens for eating disorder recovery programs. Those early experiences paved the way for his transition to Restaurantware\, where he took on the challenge of developing more eco-friendly products-combining his passions for sustainability\, creative problem-solving and foodservice. \nAs CSO\, Michael has led the company’s sustainability transformation-including learning firsthand how to build and launch a foundation from the ground up. This work now drives Restaurantware’s environmental initiatives and partnerships. Michael was raised to believe in leaving everything better than he found it-and that includes this beautiful\, blue marble we all call home. \n\n \n \n Randy Dominguez\nSenior Vice President of Supply Chain Services\nCenticor/Infuse Hospitality\nRandy is a senior procurement executive with an established track record of developing forward-thinking teams that deliver value against economic\, social impact\, and corporate governance objectives. He has been instrumental in creating client-centered programs for customers in the healthcare\, senior living\, education\, business & industry\, leisure\, lodging\, and casual dining markets while a procurement executive at a Foodbuy and as Head of North American Procurement and Supply Chain at ISS – Guckenheimer. He has also worked on the supplier side of the negotiating table for fourteen years with multinational consumer packaged goods companies Unilever and Mondelez. \nAt Centicor Procurement Services\, Randy and his team are focused on developing a portfolio of supplier relationships and strategic partnerships across all spend categories that deliver exceptional quality while generating client value at the invoice level. This focus\, combined with a commitment to simplifying the client experience\, is at the core of Centicor Procurement Services’ mission.\nRandy holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame\, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina.\n\n \n \n Paul Fairhead\nChief Executive Officer\nInfuse Hospitality\nPaul Fairhead is CEO of Infuse Hospitality\, where he is leading the company’s rapid expansion\, focusing on premium commercial culinary solutions to meet new consumer expectations. A former chef turned executive\, he brings more than 25 years of global hospitality experience across hotels\, restaurants and corporate dining in Europe\, Latin America and the United States. He has a proven track record of scaling high-quality foodservice organizations while maintaining operational excellence and strong client satisfaction. Prior to joining Infuse\, Paul served as CEO of Guckenheimer. URL:https://shfm-online.org/event/shfm-supplier-series-infuse/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shfm-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26_SHFM_089-Industry-Insights-Graphic-1920-x-1080-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260601T124118 CREATED:20260318T132506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T153037Z UID:12080-1782345600-1782431999@shfm-online.org SUMMARY:Denver Local DESCRIPTION:Info Box \n Join us at JFS Altius Farms in Denver’s RiNo neighborhood for a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable urban agriculture in action. JFS Altius Farms grows more than 400 pounds of fresh culinary mushrooms each week\, year-round\, alongside seasonal hydroponic produce and container farming. During the event\, JFS will share insights into their mushroom cultivation and hydroponic farming operations\, highlighting the impact of local food production in an urban setting. This event celebrates sustainability\, urban gardening\, and the value of supporting locally grown food. \n\n \n \n When \n Thursday\, June 25th5:00 – 7:00 p.m. \n Where \n JFS Altius Farms2500 Lawrence StDenver\, CO 80205 \nThe corner of Arapahoe and 25th\, east of Uchi \n Registration \n Member – $35Non-member – $50 \n \n Register Now!\n \n Special Thank You to Our Denver Local Sponsors! \n AramarkThe Coca-Cola CompanyCompass GroupDynamifyHoshizaki AlliancePepsiCoSodexo \nInterested in sponsorship? Download the 2026 LOCAL Sponsorship Form and return your completed form to Michelle Romero\, Executive Vice President\, at mromero@hqtrs.com. URL:https://shfm-online.org/event/denver-local-2026/ CATEGORIES:Denver ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shfm-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26_SHFM_107-Denver-Local-Graphic-Update-1920-x-1080-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T140000 DTSTAMP:20260601T124118 CREATED:20260527T170200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T170555Z UID:12555-1786107600-1786111200@shfm-online.org SUMMARY:Client Roundtable Third Virtual Event DESCRIPTION:Info Box \n\n \n \n SAVE THE DATE! \nJoin fellow client liaisons for an engaging virtual roundtable. This session continues our new virtual series created to foster idea-sharing\, collaboration and real-world insights within our client liaison community. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, exchange experiences and learn from your peers. Exclusively for Client Liaisons only. \n When \n Friday\, August 7th1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST \n Where \n VIRTUALZoom \n Registration \n Opening Soon! URL:https://shfm-online.org/event/shfm-client-roundtable-third/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shfm-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26_SHFM_131-Client-Roundtable-Graphic-August-Save-the-Date-1920-x-1080-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTSTAMP:20260601T124118 CREATED:20250924T164047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T133122Z UID:10886-1791244800-1791503999@shfm-online.org SUMMARY:2026 SHFM National Conference DESCRIPTION:Info Box \n SAVE-THE-DATE!\n October 6-8\, 2026 | Chicago \nGet ready to experience Chicago at its most inspiring-inside the legendary Palmer House. We’re bringing big ideas to a storied setting in the heart of downtown\, where timeless glamour meets modern momentum. From energizing speakers to high-impact networking\, every moment is designed to spark connection and turn insight into action! \nSave-The-Date for Chicago and be part of shaping the future of workplace hospitality! \n\n \n \n When \n October 6-8\, 2026 \n Where \n Palmer House A Hilton Hotel17 East Monroe StreetChicago\, IL 60603 \n Interested in Sponsorship? \nDownload the 2026 National Conference Sponsorship Program and return your completed form to Michelle Romero\, Executive Vice President\, at mromero@hqtrs.com. \n Book Your Hotel \n Reserve your room at the iconic Palmer House\, a Hilton Hotel! Book online or call (877) 865-5321 and reference the Society for Hospitality & Foodservice Management National Conference to access exclusive rates starting at $299/night + tax. The conference group rate is available through Monday\, September 14\, 2026 – or while rooms last. We encourage attendees to book early!\n\n \n\n \n BOOK YOUR HOTEL\n \n Get Your Attendance Approved \n Need help getting approval to attend the SHFM National Conference? The SHFM NC Justification Toolkit makes it easy to build your case by highlighting the business value\, educational impact\, networking opportunities and return on investment of attending conference. Customize the materials to fit your role and organization\, and confidently communicate why attending SHFM NC is a smart investment for both you and your company.\nQuestions or need additional support? Contact SHFM Headquarters at SHFM@hqtrs.com.\n Agenda At-a-Glance*\nTuesday | October 6\n\n\n\n\n6:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nFoundation Golf Tournament\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nAM Activity\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nRegistration Opens\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\nClient Liaison\, Self-Operator & Integrated Facility Manager Lunch\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\nRising Star Lunch & Meeting\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.\nInnovation Showcase Exhibitor Set-Up\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nSupplier Session\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nClient Liaison & Self-Operator Session\n\n\n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nJumpstarter Session (open to all attendees)\n\n\n5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nNew Member First-Time Attendee Event\n\n\n6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nOPENING RECEPTION: Industry Networking Event\n\n\n\nWednesday | October 7\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.\nBreakfast\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nInnovation Showcase Exhibitor Set Up\n\n\n8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nKeynote General Session\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.\nInnovation Showcase / Networking Tables\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\nPresident’s Luncheon\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.\nGeneral Session\n\n\n4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nHunger Games\n\n\n6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.\nExperience Chicago – Curate Your Evening\n\n\n9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.\nDessert Lounge & Nightcap \n\n\n\nThursday | October 8\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.\nBreakfast\n\n\n9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\nGeneral Session\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nInnovation Showcase / Networking Tables\n\n\n12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.\nClosing General Session\n\n\n4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nCommittee Meetings & Work Catch-Up Break\n\n\n6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.\nPRESIDENT’S EVENING\n\n\n\n*Subject to Change  \n Thank You to Our 2026 National Conference Sponsors! \n As of 5/7/2026 \nDIAMOND\nAramark\nThe Coca-Cola Company\nCompass Group\nDynamify\nHoshizaki Alliance\nPepsiCo\nSodexo\nPLATINUM \nAdvanced Natural Group\nInfuse Hospitality LLC\nGOLD\nBevi\nCFS Brands\nDavid Rio Chai and Tea\nEcolab\nelite|studio e\nFoodSpace\nGuckenheimer\nInstawork\nITW Food Equipment Group\nKitchens To Go by Mobile Modular\nLavazza North America\nMEIKO USA\nMiddleby\nMr Bing Foods\nNational Food Group\nNestle Professional Solutions\nNestle Waters & Premium Beverages\nNutrislice\nRC Fine Foods\nVendiBean\nVivreau\nSILVER\nAlto-Shaam\nBoelter Companies\nBSI\nCal-Mil\nCoaqua\nDeligo Vision Technologies Kft.\nElectrolux Professional Group\nFollett Products\, LLC\nFood Service Solutions USA\nKanpla\nLeanpath\nMedVantage\nMetafoodx\nNGAssociates Foodservice Consultants\, Inc.\nSOUP LATTE\nSteelite International\nUNOX\nWelbilt\, an Ali Group Company\nSILVER MEDIA\nFoodservice Director Magazine\nFoodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine\nFoodservice Equipment Reports Magazine\nPLATE Magazine\nTotal Food Service Magazine\nINDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT\nAramark\nCompass Group\nSodexo\nA LA CARTE\nCoaqua (Survival Grab-N-Go Station)\nDiscovery Grounds (Hotel Key Cards)\nOrange by Fooda (App) URL:https://shfm-online.org/event/national-conference-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shfm-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/25_SHFM_189-NC-2026-Save-the-Date-V2-1920-x-1080-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110 DTSTAMP:20260601T124118 CREATED:20260515T153919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T172456Z UID:12509-1794182400-1794268799@shfm-online.org SUMMARY:2026 SHFM Foundation Gala DESCRIPTION:Info Box \n Please join us for the 2026 SHFM Foundation Gala\, which will raise funds to support the important programs of the Foundation. It will be an evening filled with conversation and culinary delights with your SHFM community. \nThis is the essence of the SHFM Foundation\, where long-time and new friends alike share great food\, while raising money and awareness for those who need it the most. \n\n \n \n When \n Monday\, November 9\, 2026 \n Where \n The New York Academy of Medicine1216 Fifth Avenue at 103rd StreetNew York\, NY 10029 \n  \n Registration \n Opening Soon! \n THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 GALA SPONSORS \n AramarkCal-MilThe Coca-Cola CompanyCompass GroupDynamifyHoshizaki AllianceInfuse Hospitality LLCNGAssociates Foodservice Consultants\, Inc.PepsiCoSodexo \nInterested in sponsorship? Contact Michelle Romero at mromero@hqtrs.com. URL:https://shfm-online.org/event/2026-shfm-foundation-gala/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://shfm-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/26_SHFM_122-Foundation-Gala-Save-the-Date-PPT-Slide-V4-1920-x-1080-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR