American Express Restaurant Trade Program
American Express is proud to present the 33rd annual Restaurant Trade Program at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen from Thursday, June 15ththrough Saturday, June 17th, 2023.
As an American Express Restaurant Trade Program pass purchaser, you will have the opportunity to register for Consumer seminars, as well as the Restaurant Trade Program that American Express will be hosting. Consumer programming registration and the Restaurant Trade program registration will be available from March 1 – May 1, 2023. Please clickhereto preview the Consumer schedule.
2023 Restaurant Trade Program Schedule
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
8:00 – 10:30 pm | American Express Trade Kick-Off Party
Featuring Chefs Brandon Jew and Mei Lin
Location: Ajax Tavern
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
10:00 – 11:15 am | T100: Holistic and Resilient: Creating Strong Foundations for Innovation
Moderated by Kat Kinsman, with panelists Gregory Gourdet, Gary Obligacion, Rose Previte & Alex Raij
Hear from today’s most innovative chefs and restaurateurs about specific strategies to create resilient operations that deliver substantial returns by supporting staff. Learn how holistic models prioritize and sustain career development, retention, mental and physical wellness as well as employees’ familial health and security.
Panelists will share how incorporating new initiatives and fresh thinking help operators build thriving restaurants in communities across the country.
Location: St Regis Courtyard
3:00 – 4:15 pm | T200: The Evolution of the Chef
Moderated by Carla Hall, with panelists克里斯汀基士,马库斯,西弗敦南希&Andrew Zimmern
Diners possess a seemingly insatiable appetite for expanding the way they engage with chefs outside the kitchen. What initially started with occasional television appearances decades ago has evolved into significant opportunities to build multifaceted companies that encompass restaurants, media, consumer products and merchandise, brand partnerships and more. Beyond commercial pursuits, chefs inspire thought leadership on a range of issues from food insecurity, hunger, fair wages and reimagining the role restaurants will play in shaping the communities where they operate.
Join our all-star panelists as they discuss how contemporary chefs across the nation may seize opportunities to lead in their restaurants, realizing significant business returns and producing lasting impacts in their community and far beyond.
Location: St Regis Courtyard
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
10:00 – 11:15 am | T300:Restaurant Industry Economics: Invaluable Insights for Changing Times
Moderated byAndrew Zimmern, with panelists Howard Greenstone, Stephanie Izard, Brandon Jew & Lien Ta
Join our industry experts as they discuss how best to excel in today’s complex new operating environment. Gain insight into pioneering strategies designed to address runaway costs amid changing consumer demands. Learn from these pros how leaning in to technology increases efficiencies and streamlines processes while enhancing the customer experience in a margin-pressured environment.
Our esteemed panelists will share best financial practices that promote a positive outcome for their teams while boosting their bottom lines.
Location: St Regis Courtyard
Developed by and for the professionals who shape the world of hospitality, the American Express Restaurant Trade Program brings together chefs, restaurant operators, and leading industry professionals for a three-day program featuring intimate networking events and dynamic panel discussions with some of the industry’s brightest stars.
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American Express is a global services company, providing customers with access to products, insights, and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. As a stakeholder in the restaurant industry for more than 40 years, American Express has supported efforts to enhance the growth of the restaurant industry by creating and implementing programs designed to benefit restaurateurs. American Express also supports the restaurant community through sponsorships and commitments to a diverse range of industry organizations. Learn more atamericanexpress.comand connect with us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedIn,TwitterandYouTube.