2019 Midwest Foodservice Expo

Sessions (128)

Streetcar Food Tour - SOLD OUT

10 Mar 19
5:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Latte Art Throwdown

10 Mar 19
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Keynote Super Session: "Happy Employees = Happy Customers" (First Floor - Ballroom AB)

11 Mar 19
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

** Show Floor Opens ** (Room 3rd Floor - Exhibit Halls BCD)

11 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WRA Booth: Dept of Workforce Development (Room Booth 526)

11 Mar 19
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Charitable Auction (Room Booth 636)

11 Mar 19
11:01 AM - 4:00 PM

"Building a Workplace Culture Built to Sustain" (Room 203 B)

11 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

"Use Packaging to Grow Takeout Sales" (Room 202 B)

11 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Pastry Studio: Layers of Flavor OSA-Fillings

11 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Quick Bite: Don't Let Pests Shut You Down: Tips and Tricks to Good Sanitation

11 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Quick Bite: Get Your Small Business Noticed on Social Media

11 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Quick Bite: Growing on Purpose - The Formula to Strengthen Your Team and Improve Your Customer's Experience

11 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

The Bar: Cocktail Pillars: Master an Infinite Number of Cocktails with a Handful of Formulas

11 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Quick Bite: Glove Use vs. Bare Hand Contact

11 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Quick Bite: Retaining Staff in Small Independent Businesses

11 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Quick Bite: Rock Your Social Posts with Pics that Pop

11 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

"Putting Gen Z to Work in Restaurants" (Room 202 C)

11 Mar 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

"Sustainability Practices at Miller Park" (Room 203 D)

11 Mar 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Pastry Studio: Kringle Sampling

11 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Quick Bite: Build Your Culture to Build Your Team

11 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Quick Bite: How to Pass an Inspection

11 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Quick Bite: The Magic Ingredient: Driving a Marketing Strategy with Data

11 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The Bar: Sustainability Behind the Bar: Straw Alternatives and Other Eco-Friendly Practices

11 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

WRA Booth: Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (Room Booth 526)

11 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Quick Bite: Ask the Food Safety Team Your Licensing Questions

11 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Quick Bite: Creating Staff Culture that is Mission Driven in Restaurants

11 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Quick Bite: It's a Beautiful Day in My Neighborhood: Ideas on How to Be Active in Your Community

11 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

"5 Digital Strategies to Drive Guest Engagement" (Room 201 A)

11 Mar 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

"CBD Frontiers: The Wild West of CBD in Foodservice" (Room 203 B)

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

"Onboard New Employees with Self-Guided Training" (Room 202 D)

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fiserv Forum: Behind the Scenes Tour - SOLD OUT

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Quick Bite: Active Managerial Control - What the Heck Is It?

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Quick Bite: How to Take Food Photos Like a Pro

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Quick Bite: Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Bar: 3 Ingredient Cocktails - Surprising and Simple!

11 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Pastry Studio: Fun with Fudge!

11 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Quick Bite: Marketing & Diner Insights

11 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Quick Bite: My Menu is Too Big! (and Common Violations as a Result)

11 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Quick Bite: Staffing in a Rural Area - Problems & Concerns

11 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

WRA Booth: Dept of Workforce Development (Room Booth 526)

11 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Quick Bite: Attract and Retain the Ultimate Staff

11 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Quick Bite: Food on the Go: Mobile Restaurants, Temporary Stands and Catering

11 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Quick Bite: Food Photography and Styling Tips

11 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Bar: Garnishes: Upping the Ante with Functional, Cost-effective Ingredients

11 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

"Restaurant Website SEO - Search Engine Strategy Done Right" (Room 202 B)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

"Using Video Marketing" (Room 201 A)

11 Mar 19
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

"The Price is Right: How to Count Costs and Set Prices" (Room 202 C)

11 Mar 19
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

College & Industry Networking Event

11 Mar 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

WBA Awards & Appetizers Night

11 Mar 19
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Industry Night - Happy Hour

11 Mar 19
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

ServSafe Food Manager Review & Certification Exam (Room 103 C & 103 D)

12 Mar 19
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

"Are You Prepared for the Self-Service Era?" (Room 202 B)

12 Mar 19
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

"Dining Habits of Generation Z" (Room 203 B)

12 Mar 19
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Fiserv Forum: Behind the Scenes Tour - SOLD OUT

12 Mar 19
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

** Show Floor Opens ** (Room 3rd Floor - Exhibit Halls BCD)

12 Mar 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Charitable Auction (Room Booth 636)

12 Mar 19
10:01 AM - 3:00 PM

ProStart Invitational

12 Mar 19
10:01 AM - 3:00 PM

"Best Practices for Business Finance and Cash Flow" (Room 202 C)

12 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

"Marketing Your Business for the Now" (Room 201 A)

12 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Pastry Studio: Royal Icing - Piping and Painting

12 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

WRA Booth: Dept of Revenue / Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit (Room Booth 526)

12 Mar 19
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

"Leading a Fair Kitchen: The Importance of Staff Health and Happiness" (Room 203 B)

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

"Non-Paid Media: Boost Sales by Branding, Not Selling" (Room 202 B)

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Pastry Studio: Fun with Brownies!

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Quick Bite: How to Build a Stronger Team through Employee Engagement

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Quick Bite: My Menu is Too Big! (and Common Violations as a Result)

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Quick Bite: Outside/Inside Marketing: Give Guests a Consistent Experience from the Outside to the Inside with Your Imaging, Voice and Identity

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The Bar: Fast Craft Cocktails: A Beginner's Guide to Batching Cocktails

12 Mar 19
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Quick Bite: Creating a Brand that Sticks: Pointers on How to Win the Online Game of Being Seen

12 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Quick Bite: Don't Let Pests Shut You Down: Tips and Tricks to Good Sanitation

12 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Quick Bite: Reducing Labor Costs Through Better Training

12 Mar 19
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Pastry Studio: Glitter and Luster with Gum Paste Flowers and Marvelous Molds

12 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Quick Bite: Glove Use vs. Bare Hand Contact

12 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Quick Bite: Key Ingredients for Your Employee Value Proposition

12 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Quick Bite: Marketing Strategy: What is Your Identity?

12 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

The Bar: Using Bitters Beyond Classic Cocktails: Bitters are a Great Way to Spice Up Your Drink Menu

12 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

WRA Booth: Dept of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (Room Booth 526)

12 Mar 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

"Consumer Behavior in the Digital World" (Room 201 A)

12 Mar 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

"Don't Be a Boss, Be a Leader" (Room 202 C)

12 Mar 19
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Quick Bite: Build a Marketing Calendar That's Easier to Implement

12 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Quick Bite: Build Your Culture to Build Your Team

12 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Quick Bite: Food on the Go: Mobile Restaurants, Temporary Stands and Catering

12 Mar 19
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Pastry Studio: Decorating Tips and Tricks

12 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Quick Bite: Do You Have an Employee Branding Statement?

12 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Quick Bite: Marketing & Diner Insights

12 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Quick Bite: The Do's and Don'ts of Date Marking

12 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

The Bar: Garnishes: Upping the Ante with Functional, Cost-effective Ingredients

12 Mar 19
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

"Dining Scene Disruptors: Food Halls" (Room 203 B)

12 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

"Your Brand is Perfect for Someone, But Who" (Room 202 B)

12 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Quick Bite: How to Pass an Inspection

12 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Quick Bite: Marketing Strategy: What is Your Identity?

12 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Quick Bite: Strategies to Overcome Labor Shortages

12 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

WRA Booth: Dept of Revenue / Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Unit (Room Booth 526)

12 Mar 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Pastry Studio: Versatility in Baking

12 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Quick Bite: Ask the Food Safety Team Your Licensing Questions

12 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Quick Bite: Create a Back of House Culture that Helps Recruit and Retain Top Talent

12 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Quick Bite: The Magic Ingredient: Driving a Marketing Strategy with Data

12 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Bar: 3 Ingredient Cocktails - Surprising and Simple!

12 Mar 19
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

"Drive ROI with Social Media Advertising" (Room 201 A)

12 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

"How to Build Your Own Website" (Room 202 D)

12 Mar 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM