Keynote - Makin’ Bacon: A Food Story 

This Keynote panel opens up about the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship and staying healthy physically, mentally and emotionally. These top entrepreneurs will share their life hacks, motivations, and the pivotal moments that helped shape their careers.

Black, Brown, and Vegan

Yes, black people are vegan too! This conversation highlights veganism and plant-based lifestyles.  The speakers will share their personal journeys that inspired them to commit to this way of life. This session will talk about sourcing resources, urban farming, stereotypes, and navigating daily challenges.

The Future of Food and Beverage

Today, you don’t have to be a top chef to have a successful career in the F&B industry. This panel explores how we find, receive, deliver, experience, and engage within the food and beverage ecosystem.  During this panel, we talk with innovative founders who have launched (or are launching) business ventures.