Chicago GastroConference

On April 13, EnvisionDo will be hosting experts in the food industry from all over the country for the first-ever Chicago GastroConference! Chefs, restaurateurs, nonprofit directors, researchers, and entrepreneurs will gather to talk about what it means to start a business in the food industry, how some of the most celebrated restaurants in Chicago create unforgettable experiences, and what can be done about problems of food and poverty in Chicago.

Free for University of Chicago students. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VURswOdqSaDdchugNnHK1i2zzx0rbR99lzbvAkX3WnA/viewform.

Panels are scheduled throughout the day and conference attendees are encouraged to stop by for any or all of the events at the conference.

Keynote: Barry Nalebuff, CEO of Honest Tea

Featuring:

Donnie Madia | One Off Hospitality (Blackbird, avec, Publican, The Violet Hour)

Justin Massa | Food Genius

Rakesh Thakkar | gDine

James P. DeWan | Kendall College

Kristy Kitzmiller | Table Host

Caroline Ouwerkerk | University of Chicago Urban Network

Tina Rodriguez | Sage Dining, Common Market Philadelphia

Thomas J. Walter | Tasty Catering

LouisJohn Slagel | Slagel Family Farm

Nida Rodriguez | The Slide Ride

Bill Daley | Chicago Tribune

Valerie Beck | Chicago Chocolate Tours

Monica Eng | Chicago Tribune

Teresa Ging | Sugar Bliss

Cora Shaw | iCream Cafe

Jason Axt | The Plant

Kathy Nyquist | New Venture Advisors

Christine Cikowski | Sunday Dinner Club

Alexander Boyd | Cocktail Crate

Iliana Regan | Elizabeth

Julian Champion | Food Desert Action and Fresh Moves

The GastroConference is FREE for University of Chicago students, $10 for U of C affiliates (faculty & alumni) and non-University of Chicago students, and $20 for the general public. All must present ID at the door.