Whom You Know: International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York Announces the 2012 Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum

Monday, February 6, 2012

International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York Announces the 2012 Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum

Reed Exhibitions Companies, producers of the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show, announced the education program for the 2012 Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum. The Forum offers over 30 sessions providing the gold-standard, industry-leading educational content that is practical and relevant for today’s foodservice professional.

15,000 industry leaders will gather at these sessions, offered at no charge, to profit from real applicable business lessons, the latest information on trends and best practices in the market. This year’s emphasis on trends will include sessions on social media, catering, healthy/green, beverages, legal, top business management, networking, staffing and hospitality.

New to the expo this year is the Fast Track Education Program, a 4-hour session by David Scott Peters on Tuesday, March 6 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Peters will present on the principles of using systems to cut and control food and liquor costs, creating a menu that dazzles, delights and goes “ka-ching,” the insider secret that transforms “paper profits” into cold, hard cash and how to stop the fatal cycle of poor management. This 4-hour intensive workshop is offered at only $99, and includes an exhibit hall pass for a guest at no charge.

In addition to the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum, Reed Exhibitions, Ferdinand Metz CMC and Kathleen Wood are pleased to present the New York 2012 Presentation and Networking Event of The Foodservice Council for Women: "Breaking Barriers to Success - How to be Unstoppable in Life and Business,” a dynamic panel of industry leaders focused on sharing real life experiences for overcoming obstacles to success and providing practical tips and techniques for the industry.

Access to the Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum is included at no charge to visitors of the event and the program is approved by the American Culinary Federation for Continuing Education Hours.

While at the show, foodservice professionals will have the opportunity to see new products and services from 500+ exhibitors. Special events include the All New Front of House Experience and New Healthy Solutions Pavillion. In addition, attendees have the opportunity to attend the New York Wine Expo on Sunday, March 4 with their International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York badge.

About The International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York:
The 2012 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York will be held Sunday, March 4 – Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Show is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the New York State Restaurant Association. For more information on exhibiting or attending the Expo, call 800–840–5612 or visit the official Show website at www.internationalrestaurantny.com or www.thefoodshows.com.

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