Meet the Experts Headlining #SNIC19! 2018-10-25 Attend the upcoming School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC) happening January 13-15, 2019 in Austin, TX to gain innovative insights from thought leaders addressing the full spectrum of the “business of school nutrition: operations, menus, service, workforce and the customer. SNIC kicks off with renowned global innovation expert and futurist Daniel Burrus, who predicts the future of technological change and its impact on business. Learn how to separate the “hard trends” that will happen from the “soft trends” that might happen and identify game-changing opportunities for school nutrition programs in “Turning Disruption and Change Into Opportunity and Advantage.” Foodservice trends expert Maeve Webster brings in-depth insights into what kids want and demand from restaurants and retail experiences in “It’s Your Business! #KidsToday—What Do They Want?” Gain a better understanding of the whys behind today’s foodservice and retail trends to build forecasting skills and stay on the leading edge. A toolbox of practical ideas for engaging a diverse school nutrition team and K-12 customers from leading workforce strategy and generations expert Kim Lear will close out SNIC. Lear’s presentation will decode the key trends shaping the future of work for every generation with a mix of storytelling, data and humor, offering takeaways on hot button issues to “Prepare Your Organization for the Workforce of the Future.” Conference registration is required before hotel reservations can be made at the JW Marriott Austin at the special SNA rate. Rooms fill up quickly and early registration (before November 9) is encouraged to secure a spot. Register now!