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Invitation to attend ACF National Conference 2025

Dear Chef / Restaurant Owner,

We are honored to invite you to a landmark event at the ACF National Conference 2025, held July 28-31, 2025, in Las Vegas.On July 31, 2025, the Asian Chefs Alliance (ACA)– aspecial task force under the American Culinary Federation (ACF)-will host:.

Shape the Future of ACF & Asian Cuisines in the U.S.

This exclusive gathering marks the official founding of ACA and celebrates the growinginfluence of Asian cuisines in the U.S. culinary scene.

Event Highlights:

  • Become a Founding Member -Join the ACA launch ceremony and shape its future.
  • Present at the ACF-ACA Tasting Brunch– Help showcase a menu featuring Beiling,Mandarin,Shanghai, Cantonese, and Sichuan cuisines.
  • Contribute to a Seminar & Panel Discussion-Share insights on representation,visibility, and leadership for Asian chefs.
  • Receive an Official ACF-AcA Chef Jacket and join a group photo with leading Asian chefs.
  • Experience the Asian Cuisines Conference Day– Explore flavor trends and Chinese breakfast tastings at Paris Hotel, Las Vegas.
  • Celebrate at an Exclusive Private Estate Dinner – Connect with top chets at an invitation-only reception.

Register by April 21,2025

(See registration details and fee schedule as attached)

Join us in shaping the future of Asian cuisine in the U.S

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! See you in Las Vegas !

Sincerely.

Event Committee

 

REGISTER TODAY

View the Agenda

 
Saturday, July 26
 
TimeFunctionPresenter
8:30 AM – 9:00 AMBus Depart for Chef & Child Event 
9:00 AM – 12:00 PMChef & Child EventFor more information, please reach out to: Vanessa Marquis
12:30 PM – 1:45 PMOffsite Lunch for Chef & Child Volunteer Team 
2:30 PM – 5:00 PMRegistration 
2:30 PM – 3:00 PMBus Depart Hotel for US Vets of Las Vegas 
3:00 PM – 5:00 PMVeterans OutreachFor more information, please reach out to: Vanessa Marquis
5:00 PM – 6:30 PMVeterans Dinner 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

Sunday, July 27
 
TimeFunctionPresenter
7:30 AM – 8:30 PMRegistration 
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMBoard of Directors 
9:15 AM – 10:15 AMBoard of Trustees 
9:00 AM – 3:30 PMHot Kitchen & Culinary Arts Competition Seminar 
10:30 AM – 11:30 AMBoard of Governors Credentialing 
11:45 AM – 5:00 PMBoard of Governors Meeting 
2:30 PM – 3:00 PMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting 
1:00 PM – 1:30 PMFrank Costantino Competition Volunteers 
1:30 PM – 2:30 PMJudges Only Meeting 
2:30 PM – 4:00 PMCompetitor & Judges Meeting/Tour of Kitchens 
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMCEOY Competitor and Judges Meeting 
4:00 PM – 5:00 PMWACS Competition Judges & Competitors Meeting 
4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSteak-Pasture to Plate Workshop sponsored by Performance Food Service Joe Parajecki
6:30 PM – 8:30 PMWelcome Reception 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

Monday, July 28
TimeFunctionPresenter
6:00 AM – 4:00 PMWorldchefs Global Chefs Challenge: Americas Regional Semi-Finals 
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMCHOW – Daily DiscussionSharon Daniel, Christopher Ray
7:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast Buffet 
7:30 AM – 8:00 PMRegistration 
7:30 AM – 5:30 PMBookstore 
8:00 AM – 8:30 AMOpening Remarks: State of the ACFChris Tanner, Rene Marquis
8:30 AM – 10:00 AMGeneral Session: Women in Pizza Panel sponsored by Danielle Garcia, Stephanie Swane, Erica Bell, Florianna Pastore, Ferdinand Metz
10:00 AM – 10:30 AMSmithfield VIP Book signing sponsored by TBD
10:00 AM – 10:15 AMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting sponsored by Bindi  
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMBreakouts AM A: Lecture – Session Name TBDLakisha Harris
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMBreakouts AM A: Lecture – Sustainable HospitalityChristopher Galarza
10:15 AM – 11:15 AMBreakouts PM B: Culinary Demo – Updating Baking and Pastry ClassicsPaige Haringa, Tracy Burgio
10:30 AM – 12:15 PMCEOY Competition (demo) 
11:15 AM – 11:30 AMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting 
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMBreakouts AM B: Lecture – CHOW: Wellness and BurnoutSharon Daniel, Christopher Ray
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMBreakouts AM A: Lecture – Regional Pizza StylesLaura Meyer
11:30 AM – 12:30 PMOlive Oil Master Class: How to Taste Olive Oil for Quality Like a Professional sponsored by Master Chef Daryl Shular
12:30 PM – 1:30 PMLunch 
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Breakouts AM B: Culinary Demo – Reimaging the Plate: A Dive into the Vegetable Rennaissance
Kurt Kwiatkowski
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Breakouts AM B: Lecture – LGBTQ+ Task Force Panel
Matt Jarson
12:30 PM – 2:15 PMCEOY Competition 
1:00 PM – 5:00 PMBuyers Only Tradeshow (By Invitation) 
1:30 PM – 2:00 PMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting 
1:30 PM – 3:30 PMACF Sport Judging Competition 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMBreakouts PM A: Lecture – Pizza Session Name TBDStephanie Swane
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakouts PM A: Culinary Demo – Turkish Taste: Session Name TBD sponsored by Turkish Taste
 
2:30 PM – 4:15 PMCEOY Competition (demo) 
3:00 PM – 3:30 PMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting sponsored by Tasty Duck 
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMBreakouts PM B: Lecture – AI for the Chef BrainTiffany Poe
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMBreakouts PM B: Lecture – Baking & Pastry PanelAndy Chlebana
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMBreakouts PM B: Culinary Demo – Swicy Sensations sponsored by Michael Ponzio
4:00 PM – 6:00 PMFreedom Chefs Challenge: Battle for Culinary Gold 
4:30 PM – 6:15 PMCEOY Competition 
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Breakouts PM C: Lecture – Theory & Advanced Application of Sous Vide and Cook Chill
Walter Zuromski
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
Demo: AUI Session
Chef Chris Cwierz and Robert Ubhaus
4:45 PM – 5:45 PMBreakouts PM C: Lecture – Sous Vide and Cook ChillMichael Kitun
5:30 PM – 7:00 PMDinner on own 
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMFire & Flavor: A BBQ Benefit for USACATDave Prows, Rene Marquis
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
  
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   

 

Tuesday, July 29
TimeFunctionPresenter
6:00 AM – 5:00 PMACF National Awards Competitions 
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMCHOW – Daily DiscussionSharon Daniel, Christopher Ray
7:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast Buffet 
7:00 AM – 9:00 AMAAC Fellows Meeting (Induction) 
7:30 AM – 8:30 PMRegistration 
7:30 AM – 5:30 PMBookstore 
8:30 AM – 9:00 AMOpening Remarks: President’s AnnouncementsRene Marquis
9:00 AM – 10:00 AMGeneral Session: CORE Panel DiscussionLakisha Harris
10:00 AM – 3:00 PMTrade Show Day 2 (all attendees) 
10:00 AM – 5:00 PMACF Culinary Sport Competition 
5:30 PM – 9:30 PMThe Road to Gold: ACF Culinary Team USA Fundraising Dinner 
4:45 PM – 6:30 PMAmerican Academy of Chefs Pictures 
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMAmerican Academy of Chefs Reception (Reserved for AAC Fellows) 
7:30 PM – 10:30 PMAmerican Academy of Chefs Induction Dinner (Reserved for AAC Fellows) 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30
TimeFunctionPresenter
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMCHOW – Daily DiscussionSharon Daniel, Christopher Ray
7:00 AM – 8:30 AMBreakfast 
7:30 AM – 5:30 PMRegistration 
7:30 AM – 5:30 PMBookstore 
8:30 AM – 9:00 AMOpening RemarksChris and Rene
9:00 AM – 10:30 AMGeneral Session to General Session: Turkish Taste
Chrissy Jenson, Tom Macrina
10:30 AM – 11:00 AMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting sponsored by  
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLecture: Gourmet MushroomsJim Case
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLecture: Traditional PicklesJoe Parajecki
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDemo: Plant Based StaplesTracy Burgio, Paige Haringa
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMDemo: 10 Salsas from 10 ChilliesAldolfo Cabrera
12:00 PM – 1:30 PMAAC Spouse Luncheon 
12:00 PM – 1:30 PMDr. L.J. Minor’s Lunch sponsored by  
1:30 PM – 2:00 PMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting sponsored by  
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMLecture: Evolution of Mexican cuisine (from pre-Hispanic times to modern days)Oscar Moreno
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMLecture: The Great Baking Burnout: Why We’re Losing Talent and How to Fix ItKimberly Houston
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMBreakouts PM B: Lecture – 50/CutRobert Ubhaus
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMDemo: Family Heritage and DumplingsNadia Lui Spellman
3:00 PM – 3:30 PMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting 
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMLecture: Evolution of Philippine CuisineBambi Bangwa, Otto
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMLecture: CHOW – Concious Cocktail with HealthTender and Mental HealthSharon Daniel, Chris Ray & Aimie Ward
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMDemo: National Pork Board sponsored by National Pork BoardTBD
3:30 PM – 4:30 PMDemo: The Culinary Heritage of Pueblo ChiliesMo Montgomery
5:00 PM – 7:00 PMKnowledge Bowl sponsored by  
5:30 PM – 7:00 PMDinner on Own 
7:00 PM – 8:30 PMStudent Mixer 
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
 
  
   
   
   
   
   
  
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
   
   

 

THURSDAY, JULY 31
TimeFunctionPresenter
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMCHOW – Daily Discussion (60 MINUTED DURATION + ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION)Sharon Daniel, Christopher Ray
7:00 AM – 8:30 AMContinental Breakfast 
7:30 AM – 7:00 PMRegistration 
7:30 AM – 3:00 PMBookstore 
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMWest Regional VP Sessions 
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMSoutheast Regional VP Sessions 
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMNortheast Regional VP Sessions 
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCentral Regional VP Sessions 
9:00 AM – 9:30 AMBreak – Sponsor Pop-Up Tasting sponsored by  
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMGeneral Session: Asian Alliance Task Force Panel DiscussionKenny Tang
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPresident’s Brunch 
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMBe An Active Part of ACF Workshops 
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMBe An Active Part of ACF Workshops 
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMBe An Active Part of ACF Workshops 
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMAsian Demo SessionsKenny Tang, Betty Xie
2:00 PM – 3:30 PMClosing General Session: WIN “What’s Important Now”Charles Carroll
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPresident’s Award Reception 
7:00 PM – 9:30 PMPresident’s Award Gala 
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