Growing Sacramento’s Food Economy will feature 2 panel discussions focused on this impactful and essential industry in our region.

Expo 11am – 12pm
Lunch & Event Program 12pm – 1:30pm

Panel: Innovation in Food
This discussion will examine how local companies are innovating and responding to changing demands from consumers to remake the food industry, and the opportunities and challenges the changing food industry creates. 

• Raj Joshi, SVP global consumer demand, Blue Diamond Almonds
• Keith Knopf, president, Raley’s
• Trevor Suslow, director, Postharvest Technology Center
• Nicole Van Vleck, president & CEO, Montna Farms, LP

Moderated by SacBiz editor in chief Adam Steinhauer

Panel: Trends in the Restaurant Industry
This discussion will focus on how the restaurant industry has evolved and continues to change, challenges that restaurants have faced, and the vision that local restaurateurs have for the future of the industry in Sacramento.

• Brad Cecchi, executive chef/owner, Canon East Sacramento
• Simon de Vere White, owner, de Vere’s Irish Pub
• Andrea Lepore, founder, Lepore Development
• Randy Paragary, CEO, Paragary Restaurant Group

Moderated by SacBiz digital editor Sonya Sorich

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• The name badge will serve as your ticket into the event. Guests that have registered in advance will receive a printed name badge. This will be available upon arrival the morning of the event.
• You will not be mailed paper tickets.
• Please be sure to fill out your guest names and companies completely when registering.
•  All payments must be made before the event in order to hold your reservation.
• Please inform cgessford@bizjournals.com if you have any dietary restrictions.
• Cancellations must be made a full 72 hours prior to the event.