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2025 Ohio Food Industry Summit

April 2nd, - (Registration starts 8:30am) 9 am - 3 pm

Our annual summit returns with thought provoking and informative keynotes, interactive breakout sessions, great food and of course networking with leaders in the food space.

Premiere Innovation Members Receive 2 tickets

Standard Signature Members Receive 1 ticket

Please contact – jtegge@ciftinnovation.org for your code to receive them.

Our Member list can be found here

You can register to stay the night before at the Nationwide Center here.

First Keynote Speaker Announced

“Baking a Healthy Culture: Key Ingredients for Success”

Craig Andrews – Founder – 4C Excellence

With over 40 years of experience in operations management and continuous improvement, Craig combines deep expertise with a proven track record. His career includes 24 years in printing and packaging operations—serving as a plant manager—and 16 years in senior leadership at a major food company.

Craig has led transformations in traditional manufacturing, start-ups, and acquisitions, fostering cultural change and leadership growth at all levels, from executives to production associates.

As the founder of 4C Excellence, Craig specializes in empowering leaders, teams, and processes through customized coaching and training. His expertise spans Lean principles, 5S, Visual Management, and more, delivered through dynamic, interactive sessions designed to drive real-world results

In this keynote presentation, Craig will talk about why culture is important, how to assess your culture, the role of leadership, and the key ingredients (such as effective communication) needed to launch a high-performing organization.

He will also give a smaller breakout presentation.

Cycles of Improvement:  PDCA or CAPD – Which acronym should I choose?

Understand when to follow “Plan Do Check Act” or “Check Analyze Plan Do” and the advantages of these processes to drive better results. Examples will be provided, followed by small group activities to build a cycle of improvement and share with others.

 

Registrants can enjoy a networking event the night before

Kick off the 2025 Ohio Food Industry Summit with an exclusive evening of networking at our Ohio Food Industry Summit Networking Mixer! Join us on April 1, 2025, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center Pub for a relaxed and engaging opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and Summit presenters.

Enjoy heavy appetizers and two complimentary drinks, all while forging meaningful industry connections in a casual setting. This event is open exclusively to registered attendees of the Ohio Food Industry Summit on April 2, 2025.

We are grateful to RGP – Northwest Ohio for sponsoring this special networking event, making it possible for attendees to come together, share insights, and build valuable relationships before the main Summit kicks off.

How to Register: Be sure to select the Networking Mixer add-on at checkout when purchasing your Ohio Food Industry Summit ticket!

Spots are limited, so secure your place today—we look forward to seeing you there!