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2026

Chicago | SPRING

Chicago | FALL

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What is Collaborative Innovation On-Site Foodservice

Collaborative Innovation On-Site is a curated community of forward-thinking non-commercial operators and suppliers collaborating to drive: Product innovation, Menu evolution, Operational excellence, and AI/technology utilization.


Operator-Supplier collaboration is transforming the future of On-Site Foodservice.  Whether it’s creating healthier menu options for schools and hospitals, developing sustainable packaging for corporate dining, or streamlining kitchen operations in universities, working together delivers stronger, more impactful solutions. 


Kinetic12 has focused on collaboration work for many years. Our expertise has led to strong supplier/operator relationships and lasting business results through our proven Collaborative Innovation Chain Restaurants and Convenience Foodservice forums. Now our Collaborative Innovation On-Site Foodservice forums are designed specifically for healthcare, education, and business & industry operators and suppliers seeking to build their business. These forums foster open discussion on emerging challenges, establish collaborative best practices, and create new opportunities for supplier partnerships.



Building stronger operator-supplier relationships works! It accelerates innovation, improves service delivery, and drives measurable performance gains across the On-Site Foodservice landscape.


Contact Kinetic12 to participate in our 2026 Collaborative Innovation On-Site Foodservice forums and unlock opportunities in this $92.1 Billion market.


Collaborative Innovation On-Site Foodservice

DATES

2026

Chicago | SPRING

Chicago | FALL

LOCATION

The Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, IL

Join Our Sessions

Meet the Kinetic12 Collaborative Innovation On-Site Foodservice Operator Advisory Board – a group of esteemed forward-thinking leaders helping us define challenges, shape content and elevate the operator voice in our program. Our Advisory Board members bring a wealth of operator expertise, and we are honored to have them. Together, we look forward to creating a stronger, smarter and more collaborative future for on-site foodservice. 

  • Jessica Shelly - Cincinnati Public Schools
  • Bertrand Weber - Minneapolis Public Schools
  • Betti Wiggins - Houston Independent School District
  • Jill Horst - University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Peter Testory - University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Ken Toong - UMass Amherst
  • Amanda Goldman - CommonSpirit Health
  • David Reeves - Lee Health
  • Sharon Eliatamby - World Bank
  • Damian Monticello - GuideWell/Florida Blue
  • Bernice Radaideh - Bank of America