that’s set up like a mini news studio, and Ted Talk-like presentations from industry experts.


“In the past we’ve offered education centered sessions on the show floor in a designated area or in meeting rooms within the convention center, but our goal with this new setup is to keep visitors on the show floor.”


— Deirdre Flynn Executive Vice President NAFEM


(North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)


place,” Flynn says. The show also will feature an “@CenterStage” education arena that features three sessions per day on key topics impacting the industry. The sessions include both panel discussions on specific topics, an “anchor desk”


“In the past we’ve offered education centered sessions on the show floor in a designated area or in meeting rooms within the convention center, but our goal with this new setup is to keep visitors on the show floor,” Flynn explains. “That way, they can engage with the exhibitors, kick the tires on the equipment, talk to the people who are developing that equipment and see for themselves what it can do for their customers.”


The session topics – which were still in the planning stages when we spoke with Flynn – will include top


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