Elevate Your Foodservice Project

Gain Essential Knowledge at Foodservice Design BootCamp

Unlock the key to project success – knowledge. Join us at Foodservice Design BootCamp and equip yourself with the insights and strategies needed to ensure your operation’s success, on time and within budget.

Pre-Conference Workshop

Hands-On Tools to Improve Your Design Process from Traditional Drawings to the Latest Technologies

Take a deep dive to improve design outcomes by requesting the latest design tools to help you visualize your new space. Learn from an overview of what’s available, what to ask for and basics on how these software products improve the design process including Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Bluebeam Studios.

  • Review of traditional design drawings that are contractual documents of the process
  • Bring your laptop for a hands-on Bluebeam learning experience
  • Demonstration of the digital technologies to include fly throughs, renderings and 3-Ds
  • Demonstration of LiDAR technology of an existing equipment layout in 3D to help visualize renovations

Learn to better manage the design process that these tools offer.

  • Visualize the space more effectively
  • Improve project clarity and enhance your ability to communicate to other stakeholders

Leave with the knowledge of the tools that can be included in your next design RFP. Take a look at a sample Walk Through that will be discussed during the session.

(optional event, additional cost for participation - $179.00. Must be a fully registered BootCamp participant to attend.)

Foodservice Design BootCamp Agenda

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshop
(optional event, additional cost for participation - $179.00)
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Opening Networking Reception

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Welcome and BootCamp Introduction
9:00 – 12:15 a.m. SESSIONS:

  • Visioning and Ideation
  • Concept Development and Menu
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Visioning/Concept Exercise
  • AM Q & A Session
9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Networking Break
12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 – 5:00 p.m. SESSIONS:

  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Programming
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Environmental, Social, Governance
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • PM Q & A Session
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Networking Break
5:30 p.m. Depart for Georgia Tech Sustainability Tour, Meet in Hotel Lobby for Transportation to Georgia Tech
6:00 - 6:45 p.m. Sustainability Tour – Kendeda Building
“Kendeda“ Kendeda
7:00 p.m. Evening Networking Reception and Activity at Georgia Tech
“Tuesday“ Tuesday

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 – 12:30 p.m. SESSIONS:

  • Facility Sizing and Costing
  • Space Programming
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Schematic Design Adjacency and Flow
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Schematic Design Bubble Exercise
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • AM Q & A Session
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Networking Break
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
1:30 – 6:00 p.m. SESSIONS:

  • Plan Review and Blueprints
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Design Development
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • Design Development Exercise
  • PM Q & A Session
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Networking Break
7:00 p.m. Networking Reception

Theatre Tours
The Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre The Fox Theatre

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 – Noon SESSIONS:

  • Construction Document Review
  • Specifications and Exercise
  • Industry Expert Presentation
  • What's Wrong with this Picture?
  • Bid/Award Panel
  • CA and Commissioning
  • Final Q & A with Faculty
10:00 – 10:30 a.m Networking Break
Noon Adjourn

Agenda Subject to Change

Program Topics:

The cornerstone of project success lies in understanding. The more you know, the better equipped you are to steer your project towards success.

Cost Savings: Discover how knowledge can translate into significant cost savings by minimizing change orders and potential delays.

Process Understanding: Gain clarity on the project process and learn the right questions to ask at every stage, ensuring thorough planning and execution.

Identifying Key Players: Understand the roles of key stakeholders and how they can best support your project needs, fostering collaboration and efficiency.

Expert Consultation: Engage in discussions with top designers, consultants, and subject matter experts to address your specific challenges and explore optimal solutions.

Equipment and Finish Insights: Delve into equipment and finish options with industry experts to make informed decisions that align with your project goals.

Knowledge Sharing: Take what you've learned back to your team and empower them with valuable insights to drive project success together.

The more you know, the more likely the project will result in what you need for a successful operation – on time and on budget.

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