CAFÉ Update June 8, 2026

08 June 2026

2026 Conference Countdown: Partner Spotlight

Leading up to the conference, we’ll be spotlighting our 2026 Conference Partners. We’re proud to collaborate with this exceptional group of sponsors who make our conferences truly possible.

We are pleased to feature the Tartuflanghe in this week’s “Meet Our Partner” YouTube video:

To view their video, click here.

Watch all the 2026 Conference “Meet Our Partner” videos on our YouTube channel: @Cafemeetingplace

Mary Petersen
Executive Editor, Gold Medal Classroom
President, Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education

2026 Conference Is Here!

We are excited that to see you all in Chicago starting on June 22nd. If you have already registered for the conference keep an eye out in your email boxes for important conference information and our final agenda. Those emails should be going out in the next week. If you have not registered and would like to please do as soon as possible.

Click here, for genaral conference information and registration links.

Master Class Information – Chocolate and Pizza
We still have slots available. Register today!

The hotel accommodations will be the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago (Room Block is closed please reach out to the hotel directly to secure a room. Phone : 312-726-7500). We will be in walking distance (0.7 mi) to the S. Michigan Avenue campus of Kendall College.

The Hotel is located in a perfect area to explore and enjoy Chicago and its riverfront, great restaurants, outdoor art and more!

For hotel registration information, click here.

2026 Conference Calendar

CAFÉ Talks Podcast – Season 11?

For a video peek of episode 109, click here.
To listen to the full podcast, click here.

We could not have produced this podcast series if it wasn't for our sponsors who we thank very much for their continued support of CAFÉ.

For our complete lineup of podcast or to subscribe, go to www.CafeMeetingPlace.com/cafe-podcasts.

For video peeks of our launched episodes, go to our Facebook page, CafeMeetingPlace.

CAFÉ CONTACT INFORMATION

Mary Petersen, President, CAFÉ; Executive Editor, The Gold Medal Classroom
(410) 268-5542 (office)
(443) 994-8228 (cell)
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Lisa Parrish, Editor, The Gold Medal Classroom
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Paul Sorgule, Host, CAFETalks Podcast
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