2025 Presentations
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Tuesday, December 9th
Registration and Refreshments | Menu
Welcome and Opening Remarks: HKC Overview and Meeting Priorities | Abby Fammartino, MBA, MSFS, Robert Jones, Dr. Sandy Curwood & Rachel Petraglia
Member Introductions and New Member Spotlight
Framing Session: Live Brainstorm on the Theme of the Meeting, “Rooted”
Solutions Focused: Feeding Students Take Center Plate | Matt Poling & Jason Hull
Short break
Culture & Culinary Education Working Group Report | Juan Zamorano, Kevin Jenkins, Acenette Gonzalez, Danielle Bock & Jamie Ginsburg
Working Group Breakout Session 1 of 2
Flavor Boosting Demo - Regional Salsas! | Lisa Feldman ’91, Jamie Hartz, Kevin Jenkins, | Recipe Packet
Networking Reception | Menu
Wednesday, December 10th
Overview of the Day’s Agenda | Abby Fammartino, MBA, MSFS
Putting Solutions into Action: Panel Discussion | Laura Smith, Patrick Garmong, Vince Caguin, Sarah Thomas
Pro-Motion Working Group Report | Juan Gonzalez & Dr. Sandy Curwood
Culinary Demo: C&U Trends for High School Inspiration | Recipe Packet
Networking and Refreshment Break
Procurement and Sustainability | Jackie Bertoldo, DrPH, MPH, RDN
Flavor Exploration Working Group Demo | Recipe Packet
2026 Goal Brainstorm and Member Strategy | Abby Fammartino, MBA, MSFS & HKC Leadership Council
Walk Around Networking Lunch | Menu
Corporate-Operator Member Speed Solutions Exchange | Menu
HKC Alliance Member Session
Kitchen Session Overview and Orientation
Hands-On Kitchen Session | Recipe Packet
Teams Dishes Complete for Judging/Tasting
Networking Wine Reception and Kitchen Session Tastings | Menu
Thursday, December 11th
Napa Valley Breakfast | Menu
Kitchen Session Presentations and Winner Announcement
Report Out on 2024 Operator-Corporate Member Collaborations
Final HKC Member Reflections on 2026 Goal Setting- Infrastructure Plan
Working Group Breakout Session 2 of 2
Networking and Refreshment Break | Menu
Working Group Report Outs
Planet Forward Working Group Report
Integrating Local Products into School Meals Demo | Rebecca Polson & Christopher Gardner, PhD
CIA Consulting Update
Meeting Adjourns