2022 Conference Schedule & Accommodations

Monday, November 14th, 2022

5-6:30PM

VIP RECEPTION - Le Cavalier @ the Hotel du Pont

Join us for a first-ever, night-before the conference, exclusive VIP & Cocktail Reception at Le Cavalier, featuring 6 ProStart programs (high school culinary pathways), paired with local female chefs to cook and serve live appetizers, paired with women-owned wine and liquor brands! We are excited to host speakers, sponsors, Delaware Restaurant Association Board Members, Delaware's elected officials, Mayor Mike Purzycki, Delaware Governor John Carney, and more! Reservations to stay overnight at the Hotel du Pont can be made here with our Women of Hospitality room block rate of $199 per night: click here to book a room. 

November 15th, 2022

8:45-9:30AM
9:30-9:45AM
9:45-10:30AM

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​10:45-11:45AM

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12-1PM



1-1:45PM
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2-3PM



​3:15-4PM


4PM

Breakfast & Networking
Opening Remarks 
"Change Comes From Rolling Up Your Sleeves"

• Carrie Leishman, Sarah McBride, Dana Cowin & Sue Crystal-Mansour​

Dr. Michelle Nelson, PHD 
Mama Tee Community Fridge Project
 
Breakout Session #1 (Choose 1 of 2)

• Making Your Mark: Leading in a Male-Dominated Industry
• Succeeding on Social 101: Building Brand & Media Presence

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Boxed Lunch & Lean-In Roundtable Conversations

Breakout Session #2 (Choose 1 of 2)

• Becoming An Agent for Change 
• From Concept to Creation

Keynote: Marissa Andrada, Former CPO, Chipotle
Cultural Influencer, Kindness Catalyst, and People Innovator

Cocktails & Networking featuring Southern Glazer's & Breakthru Beverage DE!
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2022 SPEAKER BIOS
COMING SOON