Agenda
Check In & Welcome Reception
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00PM - 9:00PM |
Welcome Reception & Networking SessionJoin us for drinks and dinner while you connect with industry professionals to kick off the 2026 Innovation Summit! |
River Terrace Inn, Napa CA |
Innovation Summit Day 1
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 9:15PM |
Welcome Address |
Napa Valley Vintner's Theatre |
| 9:15AM - 9:45AM |
Trend Presentation: Emerging Flavors & IngredientsJoin us for a data-driven presentation on emerging flavors that inform our innovation pipeline across both sweet and savory ingredients. |
Napa Valley Vintner's Theatre |
| 9:45AM - 10:00AM |
Refreshment Break |
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| 10:00AM - 10:30AM |
Breakfast BlitzDuring this interactive session, attendees will have 30 minutes to create and plate breakfast focused dishes, using ingredients from the AUI and Roland Foods Pantry. This fast paced, hands-on challenge will spark kitchen creativity and kickstart the summit with bold flavor inspiration. |
The Hestan Kitchen at CIA Copia |
| 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
LTO LabExplore your culinary creativity and menu personalization in this hands-on workshop. Create a unique, outlet-specific limited-time-offer utilizing Roland Foods & AUI ingredients. From quick-service concepts to fine-dining offerings, discover the endless recipe possibilities with our products. This workshop highlights sweet and savory flavors and challenges your foodservice imagination, leaving you ready to innovate. |
The Hestan Kitchen at CIA Copia |
| 12:00PM - 1:15PM |
Networking Lunch |
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| 1:30PM - 2:00PM |
Pre-Workshop Guided TastingBefore we head behind the bar for our cocktail-inspired workshop, sit down with the Roland Foods team for an inside look at their upcoming bar & cocktail launch. During this seated session, attendees will get a first look at these new items, explore market trends, and walk through application techniques to put these items into action. |
Napa Valley Vitner's Theatre |
| 2:15PM - 4:00PM |
Meet at The BarReimagine classic cocktails and let your unexpected flavor combinations come to life. In this workshop, attendees will craft classic cocktails with a modern twist alongside small, bar‑inspired bites. You’ll utilize Roland Foods & AUI ingredients to craft the best beverage and take inspiration from those flavors to create a unique dish. Bring bold flavors behind the bar and serve up some delicious bites. |
The Hestan Kitchen at CIA Copia |
| 4:00PM - 4:15PM |
Refreshment Break |
|
| 4:15PM - 8:00PM |
Happy Hour & DinnerJoin us for an evening of drinks, locally sourced bites as part of a seated dinner, and musical entertainment. |
Innovation Summit Day 2
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM - 11:00AM |
Roland Foods: Demonstration & TastingJoin us for a sneak-peek of items in development across our innovation pipelines with a guided tasting & culinary demonstration. |
Napa Valley Vintner's Theatre |
| 11:00AM - 11:15AM |
Refreshment Break |
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| 11:15AM - 12:15PM |
AUI Fine Foods: Demonstration & TastingJoin us for a sneak-peek of items in development across our innovation pipelines with a guided tasting & culinary demonstration. |
Napa Valley Vintner's Theatre |
| 12:15PM - 12:30PM |
Refreshment Break |
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| 12:30PM - 1:00PM |
Wine 101Join us for an educational session led by the CIA. We'll explore the fundamentals of wine from grape varietals to tasting pairings, so that you can tackle a wine list with confidence. |
Napa Valley Vintner's Theatre |
| 1:00PM - 1:15PM |
Closing Remarks |
Napa Valley Vintner's Theatre |
| 1:15PM - 2:00PM |
Farewell Lunch |
*This is a preliminary agenda subject to change with additions and/or deletions.