Monday, March 14, 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening General Session
  • Room: MCC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 01
Conference Welcome by Debi Kensell, Executive Director & CEO of RFMA 2022-2023 Board Introductions 2021-2022 Board Chair, Tom Lykins, CRFP with Panda Restaurant Group RFMA Gives 2022 Presentation Keynote Speaker-  Kevin Brown Motivational Speaker and Author Kevin Brown’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but... Read More
  • Opening General Session

Monday, March 14, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Vendor Voice Session - Change is Mandatory… Stress is Optional! Action and adaptability create opportunity
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 204
  • Session Number: 02
Hear from your Vendor Board Representatives - Steve Vollrath, The Addilan Group and Milissa Garrity, Chain Store Maintenance. Annaji Sailer, Director of Exhibits & Strategic Partnerships Keynote Speaker Garrison Wynn Change is something we all must deal with, but the stress that accompanies change is more of a choice.This fast-paced, entertaining session creates an emotional... Read More
  • Vendor Voice Session

Monday, March 14, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Restaurant Roundtables By Region (restaurateurs only)
  • Room: MCC: Level 2 207 AD
  • Session Number: 03
This Roundtable session will give Restaurant attendees an opportunity to network and share information, ideas and best practices with other Restaurant attendees that share the same restaurant region. Each roundtable will have a facilitator to help lead the conversation. When Restaurant attendees arrive to the Restaurant Roundtable, they will sit at their... Read More
  • Restaurant Roundtable Session

Monday, March 14, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Cooking Appliance Inspections and Identifying Hazards
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 208 AB
  • Session Number: 06
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
How to Cultivate Mutually Rewarding Restaurateur/Vendor Relationships Using Improv
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 207 AB
  • Session Number: 08
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Leverage Your CMMS for Work Order & Asset Optimization
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 C
  • Session Number: 09
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Protecting YOUR Employees, Customers & Outdoor Area
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 B
  • Session Number: 07
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Resources to Build Better Kitchens and Cut Energy Costs
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 A
  • Session Number: 05
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Signature Speaker Series - RFMA's DE&I Committee presents - Diversity and Inclusion: How to Build a Culture of Belonging
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 207 CD
  • Session Number: 04
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session

Monday, March 14, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Drive New Customers With EV Charging Stations - Design Through Install
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 B
  • Session Number: 13
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Leadership RFMA - Industry Trends Roundtable Discussions
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 207 AB
  • Session Number: 14
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Odor Issues Affecting Your Customers Dining Experience? (Principle causes, detection, solutions)
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 C
  • Session Number: 15
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Signature Speaker Series - Rebecca Heiss, PhD - FEAR(LESS) MINDSET
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 207 CD
  • Session Number: 10
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Things You Should Expect from Your Kitchen Exhaust and Fire Suppression Service Providers
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 208 AB
  • Session Number: 12
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Understanding Sustainability Programs and Why it Pays to Go Grid-interactive
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 A
  • Session Number: 11
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session

Tuesday, March 15, 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

RIF Talk No. 1 - The Piggy Bank Inside Your Drains and Grease Traps
  • Room: MMC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 16
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • RIF Talks
RIF Talk No. 2 - 3 Technology Trends to Watch for in 2022 and Beyond
  • Room: MMC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 16
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • RIF Talks
RIF Talk No. 3 - You’re Collecting Data – Now What?
  • Room: MMC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 16
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • RIF Talks
RIF Talk No. 4 - The Power of Building Automation & Remote Connectivity
  • Room: MMC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 16
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • RIF Talks
RIF Talk No. 5 - EV Drivers are Hungry...Hungry for Food and a Connection
  • Room: MMC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 16
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • RIF Talks
RIF Talk No. 6 - 2020, too? Where did the time go? Time Management and Work-Life Balance
  • Room: MMC: Level 4, Karl F Dean Ballroom
  • Session Number: 16
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • RIF Talks

Tuesday, March 15, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

5 Keys to Success: How to Scale Up Your Business Without Getting Dragged Down by R&M
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 B
  • Session Number: 20
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Demystifying Decarbonization: A Restaurant Facilities Manager Toolkit / Survival Guide
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 207 AB
  • Session Number: 19
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Implement Successful AI & IoT Based Intelligent Building Solutions for Restaurants
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 A
  • Session Number: 18
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Fundamental
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Lower Your Operational Costs by Following Easy Sustainability Practices
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 209 C
  • Session Number: 21
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Advanced
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Signature Speaker Series - 30 Second Leadership™ The Simple Coaching Method to Elevate Your Team & Boost Their Performance
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 207 CD
  • Session Number: 17
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Executive
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session
Winning Conversations With Wit and Skill: How to Help Others Help You
  • Room: MCC: Level 2, Room 208 AB
  • Session Number: 22
Speaker(s)
Track(s)
  • Intermediate
  • 45 Minute Breakout Session