SPEAKERS
Prosperity Ahead — Or Not?
By “connecting the dots” of the world economy, renowned economist, White House advisor, and best-selling author Todd Buchholz will inspire you and help you develop a timely vision for the economy, the financial markets, and the dramatic impact of the presidential election. Participants will:
- Discover how demographics, technology, and globalization are reshaping the economy and our future
- Pinpoint the signs of stock market rallies, and the warning signs of slumps
- Identify the political pressures on trade, debt, and interest rates from the U.S. to the E.U. to China
Todd Buchholz
Economist, White House Advisor & Author
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Renowned economist, White House advisor, and best-selling author Todd Buchholz connects the dots between Wall Street, Main Street, and financial capitals throughout the world. An internationally known consultant on global markets and winner of Harvard’s annual teaching prize, Buchholz advises the world’s leading companies and "lights up economics with a wickedly sparkling wit." (Associated Press)
Todd has been featured alongside such luminaries as Colin Powell, Michael Porter, and Jeff Bezos. He has been invited to guide corporate and political leaders around the world, from the UK and New Zealand parliaments, to the Mexican and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges, to tech and entertainment firms in Seoul.
Consumer Opinion Panel: Perspectives on Flavors
Join Stephanie Mattucci for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on flavor trends. This session will explore what consumers are looking for when it comes to flavor and what the industry needs to know about the larger trends influencing consumers’ decisions. The session includes a panel discussion where consumer participants will tell us what they think about flavors and what they look for in new taste sensations.
Stephanie Mattucci, CFS
Associate Director, Food Science, Mintel
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With over 10 years of experience in the food industry, Stephanie brings a food science background to her work at Mintel. She is responsible for analyzing and providing insight on ingredients and nutrition trends, regulations and food science innovations.
Stephanie gives insightful and engaging presentations for clients around the world at workshops, trade shows, and other events. Stephanie joined Mintel in 2013 and is based in Chicago. Prior to Mintel, Stephanie worked as a food scientist at a food ingredient company.
She has a bachelor's degree in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her Certified Food Scientist credential from the Institute of Food Technologists in 2016.
