KEYNOTES INTERNATIONAL ITALIAN SANDWICH CHAMPIONSHIP The International Italian Sandwich Competition is back for a third year in 2023. The International Italian TONY GEMIGNANI Tuesday, March 28 | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Keynote - The One and Only Tony G. Location: W228-233 We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Tony Gemignani is the Michael Jordan of our industry. And now the GOAT is going to kick off Pizza Expo 2023 in grand style with an explosive keynote you will not want to miss. Sandwich Championship will be limited to the fi rst 30 entrants presenting a sandwich seen on the menu of a pizzeria or Italian restaurant. Sandwiches can be a hot or cold Italian inspired sandwich consisting of any combination of Italian ingredients, sauces, toppings and/ or décor/ garnishes on any type of bread, roll or bun. Judging will be based on Italian cuisine's basic tenets: technique; presentation; fl avor balance and taste. Sponsored by CMAB'S CALIFORNIA-STYLE PIZZA COMPETITION BENSON TSAI Wednesday, March 29 | 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Keynote - The Future Has Arrived Location: W228-233 Los Angeles-based Stellar Pizza is at the forefront of the robotics pizza movement. Listen in as CEO and Co-Founder Benson Tsai shares his story and gives attendees a glimpse into the future. 4 / PIZZAEXPO.COM - MARCH 28-30 , 2023 This year at International Pizza Expo 2023, we'll be searching for the best non-traditional California-Style pizza using fresh dough with any combination of toppings and Real California Cheese. The 2023 California-Style International Pizza Competition will have two (2) divisions, Amateur/Student and Professional divisions with a maximum of 15 competitors in each division for a total of 30 competitors from across Southeast Asia and Mexico.http://www.PIZZAEXPO.COM