Campus Tour
Location: Depart McKenna Hall for Tour GroupsBe sure to pack your comfortable shoes and join us on a walking tour of Notre Dame to get a behind the scenes look at Notre Dame dining operations, enjoy a snack at Modern Market Eatery and see sights like the Golden Dome and football stadium!
General Session
Location: Smith Ballroom at Morris InnMaking fundamental advances in artificial intelligence, data science, and network science, Nitesh Chawla questions how technology can advance the common good through interdisciplinary research.
Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, Director, DIAL Lab, Director, iCeNSA
University of Notre Dame
General Session
Location: Smith Ballroom at Morris InnA panel discussion from the leaders of Notre Dame Campus Dining and how they support the mission of the university through innovation and empowering their employees and caring for the environment.
Executive Director, Campus Dining
Notre Dame
Director of Supply Chain and Sustainability, Campus Dining
Notre Dame
Director of Retail Dining, Campus Dining
Notre Dame
Director of Student Dining, Campus Dining
Notre Dame
Director of Auxiliary Dining, Campus Dining
Notre Dame
Culinary Workshops (choose 1 of 3)
Location: McKenna HallLearn about the myths behind fermented foods and biotics, and how to incorporate healthy alternatives into your diet to lead a more balanced lifestyle.
Director, Health & Scientific Affairs
Danone North America
Doing more with less is the new normal, but student's palettes still crave excitement. This creates pressure points on menu innovation opportunities. Why compromise? Join Ivan Estrada, Chef Greg Stockdale and the King's Hawaiian Foodservice team on a journey through various menu demand-states where you'll discover how a beloved brand that's been irresistible since 1950 can create moments of inspiration across every facet of your menu!
Director - Foodservice Sales & Strategy
King's Hawaiian Foodservice
Corporate Executive Chef
King's Hawaiian Foodservice
Looking for an affordable, easy to execute ingredient with a neutral flavor profile that fits almost every global cuisine? Look no further than American's Favorite Vegetable – Potatoes. As the solution to your operational needs, potatoes also meet the needs of your patrons as a plant-based, gluten-free ingredient. This session will focus on innovative uses for potatoes as a vessel to build globally inspired menus that work across dayparts and dining occasions.
Foodservice Manager
Potatoes USA
Culinary Director
Potatoes USA