As a stakeholder in the restaurant industry, for over 20 years American Express® has offered a unique educational and networking opportunity at the FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen developed for the professionals who shape the world of hospitality. The American Express® Restaurant Trade Program consists of a welcome reception, two exclusive networking events, and four dynamic panel discussions offering best practices and insights from some of the industry’s brightest stars.

Join celebrated chefs, restaurant operators and leading hospitality industry professionals from Thursday, June 14^th– Saturday, June 16^th for the 23^rd annual American Express® Restaurant Trade Program, at Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome. Moderated by award-winning journalist Steve Dolinsky, the Restaurant Trade Program will feature a diverse group of noteworthy chefs, restaurateurs and business leaders, including: José Andrés, Rick Bayless, Tom Colicchio, Tim Love, Danny Meyer, Ming Tsai and more.

The 2012 American Express® Restaurant Trade P rogram will feature the following panel topics:

• Tech Talk: Marketing to Today’s Diner
• Fame Game: The Reality of TV
• Homegrown: Sowing the Seeds for the Future
• Restaurant Reset: Small Changes, Big Payoff

Please check back for Restaurant Trade Program updates, including featured talent and schedule. We look forward to welcoming you in Aspen in June!

Please contact americanexpressrestauranttradeprogram@aexp.com for any questions.