Agenda
Check In & Welcome Reception 5-7pm
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5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Check-In & Attendee Badge Pick-UpCheck in with the Roland & AUI team & receive your badge for the summit. |
Atrium |
6:00PM - 6:10PM |
Welcome AddressWelcome note from Keith Dougherty, CEO of Roland Foods & AUI Fine Foods |
Ampitheater |
6:10PM - 7:00PM |
Introductions & NetworkingJoin us for some light refreshments & small bites. Meet and greet with the Roland & AUI team as well as other industry leaders. |
Ampitheater |
Innovation Summit Day 1 – Keynote Presentation, Tasting, Interactive Workshops 8-8pm
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8:00AM - 9:00AM |
BreakfastJoin us for a breakfast buffet featuring Roland & AUI products |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
9:00AM - 9:05AM |
Introduction & LogisticsOverview of the daily agenda & logistics |
Ecolab Theater |
9:05AM - 10:00AM |
Keynote Flavor & Ingredient Trend Presentation by DatassentialJoin us for a presentation and Q&A with Mike Kostyo, Trendologist at Datassential |
Ecolab Theater |
10:00AM - 10:15AM |
Break/ Refreshments |
Atrium |
10:15AM - 10:45AM |
Innovation Process & Pipeline Presentation - Roland & AUILearn about Roland & AUI's product development process & get a sneak peek at the upcoming product pipeline |
Ecolab Theater |
10:45AM - 11:00AM |
Break/ Refreshments |
Atrium |
11:00AM - 11:45AM |
Innovation Product Tasting: Global Pepper Assortment ExpansionJoin us for a guided tasting of Roland products in the R&D phase with Chef Maya Lederer, Roland R&D Chef Featured Ingredients: Calabrian Chilis, Peruvian Peppers, Chinese Chilis |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
11:45AM - 12:00PM |
Workshop Module OverviewOverview of rotational workshops for the afternoon |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
12:00PM - 1:00PM |
LunchJoin us for a series of global food stations featuring Roland & AUI products |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
1:00PM - 4:45PM |
Rotational WorkshopsAttendees will be divided into 4 groups. Each group will rotate through 2 different workshops and explore all aspects of innovation with the Roland & AUI team. Each workshop is 105 minutes with a 15 minute break in between in the Atrium. Workshop 1: Recipe Development Challenge - Get innovative in the kitchen with this hands-on opportunity with Roland's innovation items. Work together in small teams to compete head-to-head in a timed culinary challenge using at least 2 innovation items. Workshop 2: Product Versatility - Breakout discussion group on product categories, ingredients, & flavors that offer versatility for your business segment. BLUE TEAM | Sales Leaders: Jen D., Greg W., Robert C. 1:00-2:45pm - Ecolab 2:45-3:00pm - BREAK 3:00-4:45pm - Private Dining Room 1 4:45-5:00pm - BREAK RED TEAM | Sales Leaders: Dan Breese, Tina Y. 1:00-2:45pm - Private Dining Room 1 2:45-3:00pm - BREAK 3:00-4:45pm - Ecolab 4:45-5:00pm - BREAK YELLOW TEAM | Sales Leaders: Dan Bhada, Sandy C., Ellen T. 1:00-2:45pm - Napa Valley Vintners Theater 2:45-3:00pm - BREAK 3:00-4:45pm - Private Dining Room 2 4:45-5:00pm - BREAK GREEN TEAM | Sales Leaders: Chris D., Kiah L., Addi G. 1:00-2:45pm - Private Dining Room 2 2:45-3:00pm - BREAK 3:00-4:45pm - Napa Valley Vintners Theater 4:45-5:00pm - BREAK |
Multiple Locations |
4:45PM - 5:00PM |
Break/ Refreshments |
Atrium |
5:00PM - 6:00PM |
Cocktail HourJoin us for some light refreshments, small bites, and an evening of music by the San Francisco Conservatory of Music |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
6:00PM - 8:00PM |
Dinner & EntertainmentJoin us for a seated family-style dinner featuring Roland & AUI products |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
Innovation Summit Day 2 – Trend Presentation, Tasting & Demo, Interactive Workshops 8-1pm
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8:00AM - 9:00AM |
BreakfastJoin us for a breakfast buffet featuring Roland & AUI products |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
9:00AM - 9:10AM |
Trend Presentation: Emerging Flavor Trends in FoodservicePresentation on general trends and techniques by Chef Francisco Migoya, head chef at Modernist Cuisine and coauthor of Modernist Bread and the forthcoming Modernist Pizza |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
9:10AM - 10:30AM |
Kitchen Demo: Flavor Trends, Inspiration, and Techniques in ApplicationChef Amanda Haba, Corporate Pastry Chef at AUI and Chef Migoya will showcase several ways of incorporating flavor trends into application. Featured Themes: Plant-Based Solutions, Floral & Botanical Inspiration, Street Food Concepts |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
10:30AM - 10:45AM |
Break/ Refreshments |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
10:45AM - 11:15AM |
Innovation Product Tasting: Single Origin ChocolatesJoin us for a guided tasting of globally sourced couvertures. Featured Products: Premium Single Origin 39% & 70% Peruvian couvertures, and a 45% Bolivian couverture, made with rare, wild cacao beans. Finish off the tasting of each coverture with a chocolate cremeux |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
11:15AM - 12:00PM |
Workshop: Innovation Tools and ElementsJoin us for this hands-on experience as you break up into groups and explore innovative techniques to ideate a complete dessert solution |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
12:00PM - 12:15PM |
Closing RemarksFinal thoughts from the Roland & AUI team |
Napa Valley Vintners Theater |
12:15PM - 1:00PM |
Farewell LunchJoin us for a buffet-style lunch featuring Roland & AUI ingredients |
2nd Floor Mezzanine |
*This is a preliminary agenda subject to change with additions and/or deletions.