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Join Us at the FEED 2025 Workshop!

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 2025 FEED Workshop (Foodservice Essentials for Effective Design), happening from January 26-29, 2025, at the Westin San Diego Bayview in beautiful San Diego, CA.

Experience Mentoring by Industry Leaders

At FEED, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored by FCSI industry leaders from leading Foodservice Consulting firms across the country. Their combined project experience covers a wide range of market sectors, including workplace, education, healthcare, sports, amusement, entertainment, and hospitality. These mentors are passionate about fostering collaboration within project teams and imparting their knowledge to professionals working on foodservice design projects.

Meet our esteemed mentors:

  • Christine Guyott, FCSI, RDN – Principal, Rippe Associates
  • Lenny Condenzio, FCSI – CEO, Ricca Design Studios
  • Sojo Alex – Principal, Envision Strategies
  • Garrett Lennon, FCSI – Principal, JLR Design Group
  • Kathleen Held, CPSM – CEO / President, Cini-Little International, Inc. (FEED Facilitator)

Engaging Agenda

Our collaborative workshop approach includes a diverse range of activities to enhance your learning experience. Here's what the agenda holds:

  • Day 1: Evening Reception
  • Day 2: Project Team Roles & Responsibilities, Pre-Design, Phasing, Menu, Facility Sizing
  • Day 3: Schematic Design, Design Development
  • Day 4: Contract Documents, Bid & Award, Construction & Commissioning

Throughout the event, you'll enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners to keep you energized.

20 Hours of Educational Programming

Immerse yourself in 20 hours of educational programming, covering various aspects of foodservice design. Gain valuable insights and knowledge from industry experts that will propel your career forward.

Cancellations will be accepted until January 17, 2025. A $50 processing fee will be charged on all refunds. After January 17, there will be no refunds.