National Convention Agenda

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Sun, Jul 16

Time Session
07:30 AM–05:00 PM Event Registration Open
Hall D Foyer
06:30 PM–08:30 PM Welcome Reception
New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute

Mon, Jul 17

Time Session
07:00 AM–08:30 AM Grab and Go Breakfast
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom Foyer
07:30 AM–08:00 AM CHOW Meet Up: Supporting our Industry's Mental Health and Wellness
354
07:30 AM–05:00 PM Event Registration Open
Hall D Foyer
08:30 AM–09:00 AM Opening Session: Announcements and Awards
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
09:00 AM–10:00 AM Opening Session: Justin Sutherland- Northern Soul
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
10:00 AM–04:30 PM GoldPass Lounge
242
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Focus on Pastry Techniques: Chocolate Amenities that WOW!
244 - 245
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Global Cuisine Spotlight: Gastronomy of Mexico
252 - 254
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Regional Cuisine Spotlight: The Flavors of Northern Appalachia
255 - 257
10:30 AM–11:30 AM What's Next? Leveraging Culinary Media & Exploring the Future of Food
243
12:00 PM–01:00 PM 30 Ways in 30 Days to Whip the Workforce Crisis
243
12:00 PM–01:00 PM Advanced Bread Baking Techniques: Porridge Breads
244 - 245
12:00 PM–01:00 PM Advanced Culinary Concepts: Dry Aged Steaks
255 - 257
12:00 PM–01:00 PM Introduction to Cooking with Cannabis
252 - 254
01:15 PM–02:15 PM Award Luncheon
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
02:30 PM–03:30 PM Native American Cuisines & Indigenous Cultures: Foods of Resilience
255 - 257
02:30 PM–03:30 PM Spirits of New Orleans: The History and Flavors of Gin & Absinthe
244 - 245
02:30 PM–03:30 PM The Future of Food & Health; Nutrition & Culinary Medicine
243
02:30 PM–03:30 PM The Trinity of Louisiana Cooking: Gumbo, Étouffée and Jambalaya
252 - 254
04:00 PM–05:00 PM Creole, Cultures & Cuisines: Celebrating the Vibrant Flavors of the Caribbean
252 - 254
04:00 PM–05:00 PM Culinary Leadership: Shifting the Power Paradigm
244 - 245
04:00 PM–05:00 PM Focus on Seafood: For the Love of Oysters
255 - 257
04:00 PM–05:00 PM The Sustainability Story Starts with One Step, Your Step – How to Engage, Inspire & Direct Real Change.
243
05:45 PM–06:45 PM Academy Board of Directors Meeting
05:45 PM–07:00 PM ACF Chapter Leaders Meet-Up
243
06:45 PM–07:45 PM Academy HBOT Meeting

Tue, Jul 18

Time Session
07:00 AM–08:30 AM Grab and Go Breakfast
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom Foyer
07:30 AM–08:00 AM CHOW Meet Up: Supporting our Industry's Mental Health and Wellness
354
07:30 AM–05:00 PM Event Registration Open
Hall D Foyer
08:30 AM–09:00 AM General Session 2: Announcements and Awards
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
09:00 AM–09:30 AM General Session 2: Speaker TBD
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
09:30 AM–10:00 AM General Session 2: James Beard Foundation Presents- Culinary Leadership
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom Foyer
10:00 AM–04:00 PM ACF Chef Educator of the Year Competition
10:00 AM–03:00 PM GoldPass Lounge
242
10:00 AM–03:00 PM Trade Show
Hall D
10:00 AM–03:00 PM Trade Show Demo Stage
Hall D
10:00 AM–10:15 AM Trade Show Ribbon Cutting
Hall D
02:30 PM–03:00 PM Trade Show Happy Hour
Hall D
06:00 PM–10:30 PM AAC Reception and Dinner
Marriott Warehouse Arts District - Ballroom/Foyer

Wed, Jul 19

Time Session
07:00 AM–08:30 AM Grab and Go Breakfast
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom Foyer
07:30 AM–08:30 AM Building Future Leaders Meetup
07:30 AM–08:30 AM CHOW Meet Up: Supporting our Industry's Mental Health and Wellness
354
07:30 AM–03:00 PM Event Registration Open
Hall D Foyer
08:30 AM–09:00 AM General Session 3: Announcements and Awards
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
09:00 AM–10:00 AM General Session 3: Ti Adelaide Martin & Chef Meg Bickford: Commander's Palace- NOLA
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
10:00 AM–03:00 PM GoldPass Lounge
242
10:30 AM–11:30 AM CMC Insights: Understanding Mise en Place
244 - 245
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Mental Mise en Place
255 - 257
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Pizza! The Food, the Myth, the Legend
252 - 254
10:30 AM–11:30 AM Sugar Tips & Tricks; Crafting Edible Art
243
11:45 AM–12:45 PM Lunch and Learn: Chef Stefan Riemer- Walt Disney World - Pastry Trends Demo
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
01:00 PM–02:00 PM Advanced Plating Techniques
255 - 257
01:00 PM–02:00 PM Bridging the Gap Between the Chef and the Cattle Rancher
244 - 245
01:00 PM–02:00 PM Culinary Principles; 10 Reasons Why Traceably Sustainable Is Also Delicious
243
01:00 PM–02:00 PM Military Chefs/USACAT Presents: Optimization and Utilization of Food Waste
252 - 254
03:30 PM–03:45 PM Closing Session: Announcements
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
03:45 PM–04:45 PM Closing Session: Speaker TBD
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom
06:00 PM–07:00 PM President's Gala Reception
07:00 PM–10:00 PM President's Gala Dinner and Award Presentations
La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom