Forum Agenda & Sessions
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Explore CRC's 2026 Foodservice Forum agenda below, featuring CRC analyst insights, executive panel discussions, and industry-focused presentations covering the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping foodservice today. Additional speakers and agenda details will be announced in the coming weeks. |
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 |
 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET |
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Welcome Cocktail Reception at Progressive Field "On the corner of Carnegie and Ontario..."
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| THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ET |
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Registration & Networking Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM ET |
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Welcome & Opening Remarks Adrienne Moncrief
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| 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM ET |
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Macro Explained: Breaking Down the Impact of Inflation, Consumer Confidence, Trade & More on Foodservice Skylar Xie |
| 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM ET |
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What's Working in Chain Restaurants: Driving Traffic through Menu Innovation, Value, Marketing & Better Service Annie Ariens
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| 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM ET |
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Chain Restaurant Executive Panel James Butler
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| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM ET |
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Networking Break
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| 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM ET |
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Opportunities, Challenges & Dynamics across the Big 3 Contract Management Companies & Non-Commercial Segments Josh Spicher
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| 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM ET |
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Contract Management Executive Panel Jarrett Franklin
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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET |
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Networking Lunch
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| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET |
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Fireside Chat with Founder of HarvestOwl Scott Himmel
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| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM ET |
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Outlining the Big 3 Broadline Distributor Playbook & Market Share Shifts Adrienne Moncrief
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| 2:10 PM - 2:40 PM ET |
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Fireside Chat with COO of Hillcrest Foodservice Dave Ross
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| 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM ET |
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Scenario Analysis of the Consumer and Channel Shifts Next 5-10 Years Ginny Tredway
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| 3:00 PM ET |
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Closing Remarks Adrienne Moncrief
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| 3:00 PM ET |
| Closing Cocktail Networking Reception
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| *Please note: Additional speakers and session details to be announced. This agenda is subject to change. |
