MoCo Eats Showcase Hospitality Conference
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 8 am – 2 pm
Tickets: $20 online, $30 at the door
Designed for professionals in the food and beverage industry, the Hospitality Conference is your gateway to the latest trends, tools, and opportunities in the industry. Whether you’re a restaurant owner, hotel operator, craft beverage maker, or a food lover, this event is designed to celebrate the diversity of the area, inspire entrepreneurship and connect everyone in the food and beverage community.
The conference agenda will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions on topics relative to the needs of the industry, student-to-business open forums, and opportunities for peer-to-peer discussions.
Program Summary
8 am: Registration, Networking & Meet the Vendors
9 am: Keynote Speaker
10:15 – 2 pm: Educational Sessions
Tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation for Hospitality and Restaurant Management (FHRM) by providing scholarship support to MCPS Students interested in a career in hospitality.
Meet our Keynote Speaker
Seth Goldman is the Co-Founder of Just Ice Tea, a line of organic and Fair Trade bottled tea that’s Just Sweet Enough. Seth is also the Co-Founder of PLNT Burger, Honest Tea, and serves as Chair of the board of Beyond Meat. Known for his passion for sustainability and social impact, Seth has been recognized for his leadership and entrepreneurial success with prestigious accolades such as the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, CEO of the Year by the Partnership for Healthier America, and Climate Visionary of the Year by EARTHDAY.ORG.
At the MoCo Eats Food & Beverage Showcase, Seth will share his insights on building impactful, sustainable businesses and how innovation continues to shape the future of the food industry.
Seth Goldman
Co-Founder of Just Ice Tea