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Sept 12-15 ◈ Sun Valley, ID

About FALL Commercial FoodOvation

The FALL FoodOvation exchange is for commercial operators and manufacturers only. If you are interested in participating in our non-commercial FoodOvation, please click on the SUMMER tab in the navigation bar.

Relationships are the currency of successful businesses! Great business is built upon relationships cultivated out of meaningful, shared experiences. FoodOvation is a hand-crafted exchange designed to forge partnerships and drive innovation by providing participants opportunities for genuine interactions.

Through intimate group sizes, FoodOvation cultivates powerful interactions between decision-making peers that both provide insights that sparking vibrant, collaborative, concentrated culinary discussions and ideas, as well as fosters the building of relationships in order to take action and win in the marketplace. This is not watching a speaker, but an exchange of ideas and birthplace of connection. Attendees leave FoodOvation invigorated with new ideas, new experiences, and new relationships.

Advisory Council


Keith Anderkin
VP, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
Zaxby’s


Ben Carpenter
Associate Brand Manager, Foodservice
Bush Brothers & Company


Stan Dorsey
Corporate Exec. Chef, Director Menu Dev.
Beef 'O' Brady's / The Brass Tap


Jason Dumo
Prepared Foods – Head of Customer Marketing
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation


Jennifer Fargey
Director of Multi-Unit and Strategic Accounts
Idahoan Foods


Jennifer Holwill
Senior Director of Global Culinary R&D
Cinnabon


Jennifer Keil
Senior Culinary Manager
Schlotzsky's


Dan Kish
Founder
Food Fixe


Karen Keown
National Accounts Manager, Imports
Savor Imports


Johnny Mosquera
Corporate Executive Chef, Culinary Innovation
Applebee's


Kevin Ripley
Executive Chef Culinary Innovation
Brinker International


Chef Shane Schaibly
Corporate Chef, VP of Culinary Strategy
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.


Mike Turner
SVP of Culinary & Supply Chain
Walk-Ons Bistreaux & Bar


Clint Woods
Chief Culinary Officer
Fox Restaurant Concepts

Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley

This unique setting, at the historic Sun Valley Resort in Idaho, offers a rare and exquisite opportunity to build relationships with peers in a way that extends beyond the typical sessions. We’re not saying Sun Valley has special powers, but a lot of magical things do happen here.

Learn more about Sun Valley

Airports

Friedman Memorial Airport | SUN

Sun Valley is served by Hailey’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN). It’s located 14 miles from the resort and is easily accessible from the gateway cities of San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), and Salt Lake City (SLC). These cities are served by most major airlines and are met by Sun Valley’s two connecting carriers: Alaska Airlines (Horizon Air) and SkyWest (United Express/Delta Connection. The resort offers a free shuttle from the airport to the Sun Valley Inn.

Shuttles

Sun Valley Resort offers a complimentary guest resort shuttle for transportation to/from Friedman Memorial Airport and the Sun Valley Resort. Simply contact the resort at 208-622-2097 and schedule a ride based on your arrival and departure times.

Boise Airport | BOI

The Boise Airport is located approximately 150 miles from Sun Valley Resort. Conference attendees can rent a car at the Boise airport or book a ride on the daily shuttle service between Boise Airport (BOI) and the Sun Valley Lodge via Sun Valley Express.

Shuttles

There is a daily shuttle service between Boise Airport (BOI) and the Sun Valley Lodge called Sun Valley Express. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling Sun Valley Express at (877) 622-8267 / (208) 622-8267 or going online to www.sunvalleyexpress.com. Tickets also may be purchased on the bus at time of departure on a space available basis.

Twin Falls Airport | TWF

The Magic Valley Regional Airport Is located approximately 85 miles from Su Valley Resort. Conference attendees can rent a car at the airport and proceed to Sun Valley.

Around Sun Valley

Sun Valley is a complete walking village, where automobiles are unnecessary. Condominium units are located within easy walking distance of the Sun Valley Village, but complimentary bus service is also available. The Mountain Rides Transportation Authority system provides free transportation throughout the Wood River Valley, including continuous round trips from the Village to both Dollar and Bald Mountains and to the town of Ketchum and Elkhorn Springs.

FAQ's

There is no dress code for FoodOvation or Sun Valley Resort. We want you to be comfortable. Some people wear jeans and a pull-over while others wear shorts and sandals.
All necessary equipment for the activities will be provided. You do not need to bring anything with you.
If you know an industry operator or supplier who would be interested in attending FoodOvation, please let us know. We would be happy to extend an invitation for you.
Sun Valley in October is beautiful; however, the weather is pretty unpredictable. The daytime highs can range anywhere from high 30’s to mid 60’s and evening lows are generally in the 20s. Hopefully there will be sun but there might be snow. Please check the weather forecast for details the week before arrival and bring a warm coat just in case!
Yes, significant others are welcome and encouraged to join! There is no additional cost for significant others to attend.

Contact Us

Luke Kircher
480-577-2645
lkircher@reverlygroup.com

Adam Isaacs
602-402-9637
aisaacs@revelrygroup.com

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Sept 12 - 15, 2021 ◈ Sun Valley, ID

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September 12 – 15, 2021
Sun Valley Idaho

Due to current state, government and corporate travel restrictions continuing to extend throughout the country, we have made the prudent decision to postpone Fall FoodOvation until 2021.

We look forward to hosting you at a future FoodOvation Exchange in 2021.