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Agenda

Saturday, September 30

11:00am – 4:00pm

Arrival Ground Transportation

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Chain Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up

badges
Atlas

Sunday, October 1

8:45am – 1:30pm

Optional Activity: Architecture Cruise
Cruise route goes along the main stem, a short way up the North Branch, a short way down the South Branch, and returns on the Main Stem up to the Lake. Highlights include The Wrigley Building, The Apple Store, River Cottages, The Old Post Office, and Willis Tower. A journey through the heart of the city, introducing passengers to Chicago’s legendary architecture, narrated by a professionally trained architectural guide. A continental breakfast and registration will run from 8:45-9:30am, we will depart the hotel at 9:30am. We will return to the hotel by 1:30pm. Beverages on board the boat and lunch afterwards, included. We suggest bringing a warm jacket depending on the weather. Pre-registration required.

9:00am – 2:00pm

Optional Activity: Wrigley Field Tour
You will experience the beauty, charm and historic features fans have come to know and love, all while learning about our majestic ballpark that has captivated baseball fans for more than 100 years. Exclusive Tour of Wrigley Field to include Dug out, Field, Upper Deck, Bleachers, Outfield “Every baseball fan must go see Wrigley”! A continental breakfast and registration will run from 9:00-9:45am, we will depart the hotel at 9:45am. We will return to the hotel by 2:00pm. Lunch at the stadium included. Pre-registration required.

11:00am – 5:00pm

Arrival Ground Transportation

2:00pm – 6:00pm

Chain Executive and Supplier Badge and Event Material Pick-Up

badges
Atlas
4:00pm – 4:45pm

Panel Discussion: What’s your Brand Story?
Ken StollsModerator: Ken Stolls, Industry Expert

 

Panelists:
Marci RudeMarci Rude, Vice President, Development
Big Chicken

 

Jiwon McCartneyJiwon McCartney, CEO & Founder
Burger Alley

5:00pm – 5:25pm

New Chain Executive Orientation
Meet with New Chain Executives and learn to navigate our on-site technology.

5:00pm – 5:45pm

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.

5:30pm – 6:00pm

Chain Executive Introduction/Reception
Join your peers, meet your boardroom peer group and discuss what’s top of mind!

6:15pm – 7:00pm

Opening Keynote:
See Change Clearly: Conquering Change for Competitive Advantage
Jacob Green
Jacob Green

7:00pm – 9:00pm

All That Jazz Welcome
Sunday Jazz BandReception and Dinner

Join us for a relaxing evening of food, drinks, and cool tunes by Mark Sonksen Jazz Trio as we reconnect with old acquaintances and connect with new ones too!

caricaturist sponsored by
SAVE Electronics

Monday, October 2

7:00am – 7:45am

​Group Breakfast
Suppliers are welcome to stay until 9:00am

8:00am – 8:10am

​Chain Executive Group Meeting

8:15am – 12:40pm

Boardroom Presentations

12:45pm – 1:30pm

Group Lunch

co-sponsor
Trinseo
1:30pm – 2:00pm

Break

2:00pm – 2:45pm

Panel Discussion: Building for Tomorrow, not just for Today
Hatfield_RyanModerator: Ryan Hatfield, Vice President of Design and Construction
Darden

 

Panelists:
BelloAndrew Bello, Vice President, Strategic Concept Development and Construction
Zaxbys

 

 
<img src="https://cpmgevents.com/restaurantpointeast/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2023/08/Darden-Logo.png" alt="Darden " width="150" height="59" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8616" />Kevin Kilgore, Vice President, Design and Construction
Focus Brands

 

 
Lollis_GreggGregg Lollis, Senior Director, Design
Chick-fil-A

2:45pm – 3:00pm

Break

3:05pm – 5:40pm

Private One-on-One Appointments

co-sponsor
ASSA ABLOY_Entrance_Systems
5:40pm – 7:00pm

Break

7:00pm – 10:00pm

Dinner: Football, Fun and Games
Watch the Seattle Seahawks and NY Giants play it out on the big screen or enjoy some corn hole, ping pong or putterball.

Games sponsored by
Roll-A-Shade
Caricaturist sponsored by

Tuesday, October 3

7:00am – 7:45am

Group Breakfast

Suppliers are welcome to stay until 9:00 a.m.

8:00am – 8:10am

Chain Executive Group Meeting

8:15am – 12:40pm

Boardroom Presentations

12:45pm – 1:45pm

Group Lunch

co-sponsor
AGI
1:45pm – 2:10pm

Break

2:15pm – 5:00pm

Private One-on-One Appointments

co-sponsor
ASSA ABLOY_Entrance_Systems
5:00pm – 6:30pm

Break

6:30pm – 7:00pm

Closing Cocktail Reception

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Closing Dinner Celebration and Entertainment

Celebrate a successful week at RestaurantPoint East!

We’ll close out the Event with dueling piano’s playing all your favorite tunes!
dueling piano-notes

Wednesday, 4

4:00am – 10:00am

Airport Departure Shuttle and Grab & Go Breakfast
Complimentary transportation will depart every 1/2 hour.

Preliminary Schedule. Subject to Change.