Experience NACAS with Chartwells Higher Ed

NACAS After Party | REIGN Bar

Sunday, November 5th
8:00 pm – 1:00 am
The Fairmont Royal York
100 Front St W,
Toronto, ON M5J 1E3

Join Chartwells after the NACAS opening dinner from 8:00 pm – 1:00 am at the REIGN bar in the lobby of the Fairmont Royal York. We will offer handcrafted cocktails, delicious late-night bites, and live music. Come network with your colleagues a little longer into the evening!

You’re Invited

Join Us for A Culinary Experience
Monday, November 6th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Chefs Hall
111 Richmond St W,
Toronto, ON M5H 2G4

Join us for a delicious culinary experience at a Toronto staple. Chefs Hall is located in the heart of Toronto just blocks from the Metro Toronto Convention Center. Enjoy culturally inspired dishes and cocktails from all over the world in an outdoor patio with fireplaces, hot cocktails, maple taffy, s’mores, and more!

Transportation: Chef’s Hall is within walking distance of the Toronto Convention Center and can be reached through a tunnel system from the hotel. Ubers can be provided if needed.

Chartwells Events at NACAS 2023

Campus Confidential
The Real Talk on Leadership Higher Education Podcast

Sunday, November 5th | 2:30pm

Speakers:
Kelsey Harmon Finn, VP of Ambassador Community Relations, Compass Group

Join us for a special NACAS C3X live recording of Campus Confidential: Secrets to Higher Ed Leadership. Campus Confidential follows Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman as they dive deep into the real world of higher education leadership. Alongside special guests from across the industry, they share insights about highs and lows, complex personal reflections, and managing change in this dynamic world. By providing a space for community, connection, and vulnerability, Kelsey and Loren aim to validate current leaders, inspire future ones, and ultimately bring the heart back to higher education.

Meal Plan Market Data 2024 | New Formats and Case Studies

Sunday, November 5th | 10:15 am

Speakers:

  • Henry Howard | VP of Field Marketing
  • Robin Stewart, Director of Administration and Finance Business Services, University of Florida
  • Lauren Metzler | Sr. Pricing Manager – Value Pricing & Analytics Strategic Projects | Compass Group

Join us for a forward-looking exploration of the future of meal plans that examines the evolving needs of Generation Z and the upcoming Generation Alpha. We’ll delve into emerging meal plan trends and insights that are reshaping the dining landscape on college campuses and discuss how meal plans can adapt to meet the expectations of these generations. You will learn about current average meal plan market pricing and meal plan types across the US by region. Additionally, we will share real-life case studies from the University of Florida. Lastly, we’ll spotlight innovative programming designed to enhance the overall value of meal plans, creating an engaging and fulfilling dining experience that aligns with what students both need and desire. Join us as we navigate the exciting intersection of meal plans, student preferences, and the value of the dining experience. At the end of the session, attendees will receive a downloadable insights guide.

Campus Confidential
The Real Talk on Leadership Higher Education Podcast

Sunday, November 5th | 2:30pm

Speakers:
Kelsey Harmon Finn, VP of Ambassador Community Relations, Compass Group

Join us for a special NACAS C3X live recording of Campus Confidential: Secrets to Higher Ed Leadership. Campus Confidential follows Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman as they dive deep into the real world of higher education leadership. Alongside special guests from across the industry, they share insights about highs and lows, complex personal reflections, and managing change in this dynamic world. By providing a space for community, connection, and vulnerability, Kelsey and Loren aim to validate current leaders, inspire future ones, and ultimately bring the heart back to higher education.

Campus Confidential
The Real Talk on Leadership Higher Education Podcast

Sunday, November 5th | 2:30pm

Speakers:
Kelsey Harmon Finn, VP of Ambassador Community Relations
Join in for a special NACAS C3X live recording of a special episode of Campus Confidential: Secrets to Higher Ed Leadership. Campus Confidential follows Kelsey Harmon Finn and Loren Rullman as they dive deep into the real world of higher education leadership. Alongside special guests from across the industry, they share insights about highs and lows, complex personal reflections, and managing change in this dynamic world. By providing a space for community, connection, and vulnerability, Kelsey and Loren aim to validate current leaders, inspire future ones, and ultimately bring the heart back to higher education.

Workshop Architects Student Centric Space Design

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Speakers:
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PLACEHOLDER

Education Session

Project Lift and Empowering Women
Sunday, November 5th | 4:00pm

Speakers:
Andrea Johnson, Mid-Central Divisional President
Nicole Young, Mid-Central Divisional Marketing Director

This session will share the journey of Project Lift, a safe and inclusive space for women to discuss obstacles in the workplace. Hosts Andrea Johnson and Nicole Young will discuss Project Lift’s grassroots beginning, how to build an inclusive space, and how the initiative elevates access to tools and support. This remarkable grassroots initiative was born out of real-world experiences that inspired a collective of exceptional women within higher education foodservice to build Project Lift. The group operates on a peer-to-peer level and recognizes common struggles faced by women in their professional journeys.

Accommodating Student Needs and Elevating Student Satisfaction

Monday, November 6th | 9:15AM

Speakers:
Salli Darden, Chief Brand Officer

Salli Darden is joined by two Student Success interns and Wasserman for a main-stage panel presentation on a recent student-centric insight initiative that collected over 60,000 responses from 18-24-year-olds currently enrolled in a college or university. Student preferences, access to global influences, the need to support mental health, and building community are all topics that students provided compelling responses to. These insights offer a highly relevant peek into this generation of students’ wants, needs, and valued experiences.