The Global Plate | July 2025

October 1–3, 2025 | Chicago, IL YOU’RE INVITED TO THE AmTab K12 SYMPOSIUM

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WANT TO RAISE PARTICIPATION IN YOUR SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM? Transform your cafeteria. Spark student excitement. Boost your numbers. Join us at the AmTab K12 Symposium—designed just for K-12 foodservice leaders like you.

Real Talk, Real People: Meet the Masters

WHY ATTEND? Join fellow K-12 foodservice decision-makers from across the country for three days of inspiration, innovation, and practical learning— designed to help you reimagine your school cafeteria and boost student participation in breakfast and lunch.

https://youtu.be/nBWzkoGm3Xs

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING? SPOTS ARE LIMITED. CLICK HERE!

WHAT TO EXPECT: AmTab Factory Tour

FAQ: Who should attend? Nutrition Directors, Superintendents, Purchasing Directors, and Facilities Directors. Will I earn CEUs? Yes! CEU certificates will be available upon request after the event. Are travel costs covered? Yes! Scholarships provided by NxtGen Network will cover travel arrangements for selected attendees. Do I have to purchase anything? Nope! This is an awareness-building, idea-sharing event. No purchase required.

In this special live episode of the Next Up Podcast, recorded at the NxtGen Masterclass, host Marlon Gordon sits down with an incredible panel of industry pros—Melissa Santell, DJ Bonoan, Jamie Ouverson, and Cassie Tucker—to talk all things storytelling, marketing, and branding in the world of K–12 school nutrition. From building content calendars to using everyday tools like your phone to capture powerful visuals, this episode is packed with practical tips and fresh ideas. If you believe school meals deserve better branding and bigger stories, this one’s for you. 42 MIN | LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

Get a behind-the-scenes look at AmTab’s 300,000 sq ft facility and see how award-winning furniture, signage, graphics, and décor are transforming student dining spaces across the U.S. Hands-On Educational Sessions Learn from industry experts about how to design engaging, student-friendly food courts that drive participation and enhance your program. Networking + Events Connect with peers and partners during evening events and meals—on us!

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