New York 2025 Agenda
May 18
The Business of Restaurants
Business-focused panels will be led by Oyster Sunday, Helbraun Levey, and Friend of Chef, alongside discussions on menu planning finances, hospitality technology, and the evolving role of CEOs.
9 - 9:45am
Breakfast and Registration
9:45 - 10am
Opening Remarks
Michael Traud, JD, Ed.D., MBA
10 - 10:45am
Tech is our Friend
Moderator: Jess Mayhugh
Panelists: Amanda Signorelli, Josh Stern, Nat Young, and Britney Ziegler
11 - 11:45am
Making the Move from Chef to Partner:
The Challenges of Being a Restaurant Owner
Moderator: David Helbraun
Panelists: John Fraser, James O'Brien, Missy Robbins, and Rafiq Salim
11:45 - 1pm
Lunch
1 - 1:45pm
Town Hall: Working through a Deal
Q&A Session with Keith Durst and Annie Shi
Questions will be submitted at Registration
2 - 2:45pm
Retaining your team in 2025: Affordable health & wellness solutions
Moderator: Ali LaRaia
Panelists: Ali Grieb, Scott Jencius, Jack McGarry, and Elizabeth Murray
2:45 - 3:30pm
Dessert and
Coffee Break
3:30 - 4:15pm
ABC's of CEO's
Moderator: Rick Camac
Panelists: Laura Lendrum, Roni Mazumdar, and Preeti Sriratana
4:30 - 5:15pm
The Numbers behind Menu Planning
Mentorship Moment sponsored by S.Pellegrino® Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Moderator: Adam Sachs
Panelists: Aretah Ettarh, Aisha Ibrahim, Chintan Pandya, and Alex Raij
5:15 - 5:30pm
Closing Remarks
