Join the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (CFBN) for our annual year-end review and celebration on Wednesday, December 10th.

We’re closing out 2025 with an unforgettable evening of reflection, networking, and festive cheer. As the year winds down, we'll look back at the key trends, innovations, and learnings that defined the food and beverage industry in 2025. You'll hear reflections from industry leaders who will share their professional and personal insights from the year, along with their goals and predictions for what’s to come in 2026.

After the discussion, we will also do our annual networking games for fun and prizes and you can enjoy amazing networking, festive food, and drinks while taking in breathtaking views of the skyline and Chicago River from the stunning rooftop deck (weather permitting) of our hosts, Edelman. With the downtown festivities just steps away, it's the perfect opportunity to kick off your holiday season.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with your industry colleagues and friends.

AGENDA

 5:00 PM Doors Open & Registration
 5:30 PM Remarks & Reflections
 6:30 PM Networking
 8:00 PM Event Close

SPEAKERS

ADELAIDE (Geik) FEUER, RDN

Managing Director, US Food & Beverage

Edelman US

Adelaide Feuer is Managing Director and U.S. Lead of Food & Beverage at Edelman. Adelaide is a registered dietitian and seasoned communications leader, she brings together her passion for good food and health with deep expertise in marketing and reputation strategy. She develops integrated communications programs that raise awareness, shift perceptions, and foster advocacy for health-forward organizations, brands, and products.

She oversees the U.S. portfolio of food and beverage clients across CPG, retail, foodservice, and ingredient sectors. Her work has included helping Burger King improve the nutritional quality of its kids’ meals and marketing practices, guiding Barilla in combating misperceptions about pasta, and supporting Unilever in championing Agents of Change who are building a healthier, more sustainable future.

BRIDGET HEGG

Associate Director

Datassential

Bridget is an associate director at the market research firm Datassential. As a food enthusiast and dietitian, Bridget brings a unique point of view to the foodservice industry. Having worked in restaurants, colleges & universities, hospitals, and in foodservice sourcing she loves working with clients to develop creative foodservice solutions. She holds a degree in Nutritional Science and Dietetics from Cornell University and an MBA from Dominican University.  

ALAN REED

Executive Director

The Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (CFBN)

Alan Reed is the Executive Director of the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network, a startup, nonprofit organization that brings industry players together, provides a forum for collaboration and support, and better connects the 4,500 companies in the industry across Chicagoland to drive innovation and growth in the region.  The group leverages the power of the food & beverage industry in Chicagoland to grow the industry, and the local economy. 

More Speakers To Be Announced.....

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