The Spain Food Nation Summit 2024

Spain Food Nation Summit USA 2024

Oct 1, 2024 at Mercado Little Spain

Spain Food Nation Summit USA 2024
The second annual Spain Food Nation Summit brings together leaders from the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors to explore strategies for expanding Spain's market position in the US. Discover the summit's distinguished lineup of speakers.

About the Event
The Wine Panel will discuss the necessary steps for producers and the industry to create a cohesive narrative for Spain’s wines—one that goes beyond emphasizing its rich viticultural resources, quality, innovation, and culture. This narrative will identify key differentiators that resonate with U.S. lifestyle trends.

The Food Panel will discuss and explore different ways to promote Spain's foods and beverages with an eye to increasing their presence, consumption, and sales in the hospitality market, with a focus on casual dining and lodging. Key areas of discussion will include assessing Spain's current market situation, exploring its standing, and understanding the drivers behind purchasing decisions.

Program
8:30 a.m. - Registration

9:00 a.m. - Welcome by the Spain’s Senior Trade Commissioner in NY and  Spain’s Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Counselor of the Spanish Embassy in Washington DC

9:15 a.m. - Wine Advisory Council Findings

1. Presented by: To be announced

9:30 a.m. - Wine 'Roundtable' Discussion

1. Moderator: Courtney Schiessl Magrini, Editor in Chief at Seven Fifty Daily 
2. Panelists:
   1. Ania Fedorova, Director of Beverage at Creative Culinary Management Company
   2. Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor, Food & Wine 
   3. Vanessa Conlin, MW, Sotheby's
   4. Victor Ordóñez, National Sales & Marketing Manager at Jorge Ordóñez Selections
3. Topics:
   1. Need for Improved Positioning of Spanish Wine
   2. A New Narrative for the Positioning of Spanish Wine
   3. Differentiating Values for Spain's Storytelling

10:00 a.m. - Food Advisory Council Findings

1. Presented by: To be announced
2. Topics:
   1. The Need to Promote Spain’s Food and Beverages in the US
   2. Market Position and Analysis
   3. Demand Creation and Operational Influences

10:15 a.m. - Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. - Food 'Roundtable' Discussion

1. Moderator: Matt Thomas, Co-Owner at Culture Cheese Magazine
2. Panelists:
   1. Angelica Intriago, Owner of Despaña Brand Foods, 
   2. Avi Kahn, Director of Business Development at B&A Food Broker
   3. Carlos Salomón, General Manager at NH Collection Hotels 
   4. Emilio Mignucci, Vice President at Di Bruno Bros

11:00 a.m. - Today’s US Ecommerce Marketplace presented by Michael Major from Kantar

11:30 a.m. - Networking Reception

This activity is eligible for co-financing with European Regional Development Funds.