Insider's Tip: Divide and conquer. Assign the team you bring with you different educational sessions to attend and report back on the seminar. Keynote Addresses Let us give you the skinny on our Keynotes. Each day at 9:45 a.m., we will bring you an established industry professional with a keynote address that will uplift and motivate you in the pizza business. This year's keynotes speakers are Melissa Rickman and Will Grant. Melissa is co-founder of Wholly Stromboli in Fort Lupton Colorado. Her keynote is entitled " Embrace Your Slice of Uniqueness: Thriving in the Pizza Business and Beyond. " Will Grant's keynote " Pizza is Life " follows his legacy in the pizza business. He owns That's A Some Pizza in Bainbridge Island, Washington and Sourdough Willy's in Kingston, Washington. You'll get a glimpse into how they found success and have grown to become industry leaders. Don't miss these powerful keynotes. Insider's Tip: Go early and find a spot at the front. Think about questions you'd like to ask them during the Q&A session. Last-minute Details to Get You Ready for PPNE With so much happening at PPNE, here are a few quick tips to do at the show: * Download the PPNE App. It's the best way to plan your PPNE experience. * Follow @PizzaToday and @PizzaExpo on social as we'll provide updates from the show. * Get to the keynotes, seminars and demos early and sit by someone you have never met before and start a conversation. It may just be the best contact you make at the show. * Want to meet a speaker? Do it! Speakers often stick around after their talks to answer questions. * Capitalize on every opportunity to network. We are an engaged community. Meet fellow restaurant pros. Discover their stories, ideas and even business pain points. * Take notes on what you learn and experience at PPNE. Use that knowledge to better your restaurant. See you in Atlantic City! If you can't make it to Atlantic City, we hope you have the biggest National Pizza Month ever. Don't forget to save the date for our 40th International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas on March 19-21, 2024.