IACP - International Association of Culinary Professionals Annual Conference

Event Dates

2015-03-27 - 2015-03-30

Venue

Marriott Renaissance Washington

Organizer

IACP Int'l Assn of Culinary Professionals

Website

https://kiosk.eztix.co/kiosk/conference-schedule/17977

Exhibitors

Floor Size

Attendees

Event Contact Info

Event contact title

Director, Conferences and Events

Event contact first name

Kendra

Event contact last name

McMurray, CMP

kendra@iacp.com

Event contact telephone number

(646) 358-4957

Description

The IACP Annual Conference is among the premier professionally focused educational and networking events in the food world. It’s here where companies showcase new technologies, where experts debate and discuss new trends, and where a wide-ranging group of experts from around the world gather to network and exchange information. And with large events like the Host City Party, the Book and Blog Festival, and the IACP Awards, the IACP is an ideal forum to reach a wide audience of culinary influencers.

Attendee information

Who attends the Expo?
IACP membership consists of all types of culinary professionals, from food writers, editors and publishers to event coordinators to restaurateurs and chefs.

Exhibitor information

What is the Culinary Expo?
The Culinary Expo is an intimate show floor integrated into the overall flow of the conference. Exhibitor booths will be prominently displayed and located in the hub of programming and culinary activity. While attendees move between activities, they’ll have the chance to tour the floor interacting with exhibitors and sampling products. The expo runs the whole length of the conference, providing opportunities over three days to connect with all attendees.

Who can exhibit at the Expo?
Any person or company engaged in the culinary world is encouraged to exhibit at the Culinary Expo. IACP members are given a preferred rate, and non- members are encouraged to add a membership to their booth space in order to enjoy these lower rates.

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MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy. Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative. Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates. The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities. MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025. MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.

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