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Innovating the Restaurant Environment
October 31 – November 3, 2021
Marriott Magnificent Mile
Chicago, IL
Agenda
Saturday, October 30, 2021
11:00am – 4:00pm
Arrival Ground Transportation
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Chain Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up
keycards
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Cocktail Reception
Sunday, October 31, 2021
9:15am – 1:30pm
Optional Outing – Chicago Walking Tour
We’ll gather for a continental breakfast and to check in at 9:15am before leaving the hotel at 10:00am. We will start at the Chicago Marriott Magnificent Mile and take a 2-hour tour of the city. The tour includes interior or exterior stops at Pioneer Plaza, the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower (exterior), Millennium Park & Bean, the Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Riverwalk, Trump Tower, AMA Plaza and Marina City (exterior). Followed by a 12:15pm lunch at Giordano’s…Is Not Just Pizza. Go to any pizza place in town, and you’ll find so-so pies made with so-so skills. Take one mouthwatering bite of a Giordano’s stuffed double-crust pie, and you will see why we’ve been the best pizza place in Chicago since 1974! We’ll walk back to the hotel at 1:15pm. Pre-registration required.
9:15am – 1:00pm
Optional Outing – Chicago Sports Museum
It’s “Game On!” at the interactive Chicago Sports Museum, which celebrates the world of Chicago sports using simulated experiences, relics and stats. The Museum combines skill challenges and hi-tech simulated experiences with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts. It’s a playground for sports fans of all ages. We’ll gather for a continental breakfast and to check in at 9:15am before leaving the hotel at 10:00am. Lunch will be provided at the Club House prior to 1:00pm return to hotel. Pre-registration required.
11:00am – 7:00pm
Arrival Ground Transportation
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Chain Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up
keycards
4:00pm – 4:30pm
New Chain Executive Orientation
Learn how to navigate the Event and maximize your time at RestaurantPoint East.
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Supplier Reception and Orientation
Hear from a Chain Executive about their experience at RestaurantPoint East. Meet with other Suppliers and learn to navigate our on-site technology.
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Chain Executive Introduction/Reception
Join your peers, meet your boardroom peer group and discuss what’s top of mind!
5:15pm – 6:00pm
Meet & Mingle Cocktail Reception
6:00pm – 6:45pm
Opening Keynote
6:45pm – 9:00pm
Welcome Reception and Dinner
Monday, November 1, 2021
7:00am – 9:00am
Supplier Breakfast
7:15am – 7:55am
Chain Executive Boardroom Breakfast Meeting
8:00am – 12:30pm
Boardroom Presentations
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Group Lunch
1:45pm – 2:15pm
Content Session
2:15pm – 2:30pm
Break
2:30pm – 5:05pm
Private One-on-One Appointments
5:05pm – 7:00pm
Break
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Dinner Party
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
7:00am – 9:00am
Supplier Breakfast
7:15am – 7:45am
Chain Executive Group Breakfast & Discussion
8:00am – 8:10am
Chain Executive Boardroom Meeting
8:15am – 12:25pm
Boardroom Presentations
12:50pm – 1:40pm
Group Lunch
1:40pm – 1:55pm
Break
2:00pm – 4:35pm
Private One-on-One Appointments
4:35pm – 6:30pm
Break
6:30pm – 7:00pm
Closing Cocktail Reception
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Closing Dinner Celebration and Entertainment
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
4:00am – 11:00am
Airport Departure Shuttle and Grab & Go Breakfast
Complimentary transportation will depart every 1/2 hour.