Pentallect’s annual Summit, Foodservice Distribution: Issues, Outlook and Implications, will address evolving trends across the food distribution channel, assess implications for supply chain partners – manufacturers, distributors, sales agencies, operators and investors – and identify specific imperatives for organizations to succeed in the new market realities. The Summit is designed for General Managers, Sales, Marketing and Finance leadership team members to hear from industry experts, share perspectives in a dynamic environment, and take away specific action items to position their organizations for success. The Summit will include original research,  presentations on key topics, insightful guest speakers and engaging Q&A sessions following each presentation.

** NOTE:  LIMITED SPACE REMAINING **

AGENDA

8:00 - 8:30 am	Registration and Coffee
8:30 - 8:45 am	Welcome and Introductions	Pentallect Partners
8:45 - 9:15 am	Distribution Channel Outlook ▪ What to expect; includes evolving dynamics, future operating models and implications	Pentallect Partners
9:15 - 9:45 am	The Changing Face of GPOs ▪ GPOs look to grow market share, especially in the chain and independent restaurant segments	Scott Sanders, CEO-Foodservice Josh Bucy, SVP-Member Growth Foodbuy USA
9:45 - 10:15 am	Distribution M&A Outlook ▪ A view of evolving M&A dynamics within the distribution channel	Bill Beattie | Matt Austin Managing Directors Keiter Advisors
10:15 - 10:45 am	Networking Break
10:45 - 11:15 am	Driving Growth with Independent Operators ▪ Independent operators' expectations from their manufacturer, distributor and agency partner	Susan Szymanski Vice-President; Publisher Plate Magazine
11:15 - 11:45 pm	Technology to Transform Distribution ▪ A distribution disruptor's business model and future outlook for non-traditional distribution	Chris Elliott COO and Co-Founder Cheetah Technologies
11:45 - 12:45 pm	Lunch
12:45 - 1:15 pm	Distributor Success Models ▪ How independents will succeed in an evolving food distribution marketplace	Nicole Mouskondis Co-CEO Nicholas and Company
1:15 - 1:45 pm	Improving Order-to-Ship Conversion Rates ▪ Understanding industry dynamics and best practices for improved performance	Chris Martin Founder | General Manager Tibersoft Technologies
1:45 - 2:00 pm	Networking Break
2:00 - 2:30 pm	Cross-Enterprise Artificial Intelligence ▪ Harnessing internal and external data to stimulate "pull" demand for your brands	Stephen Webster CPG/Consumer Goods Market Leader r4 Technologies
2:30 - 3:00 pm	The Future of Distribution ▪ Implications of consolidation, including the role of independents and emerging alternatives in distribution	John Reisigl Executive Vice-President Cheney Brothers
3:00 - 3:30 pm	Wrap Up	Pentallect Partners

Single Ticket Price: $999 Multiple Attendees (from same company): $799* per ticket *discount applied at checkout For questions regarding registration or to be invoiced rather than pay by credit card, please contact us.