The 11th Annual CAFÉ Leadership Conference will be held June 18-20, 2015, in Niagara Falls, New York.

The theme of "Energizing our Classrooms" is inspired by the amazing historical significance of Niagara Falls.

Did you know?

The potential power of Niagara Falls attracted industrialists who worked to harness its force using waterwheels to drive their mills and factories. The world's first large-scale hydroelectric generating station opened in Niagara Falls in 1895. However, the plant used the direct current (DC) system, which could only transmit electricity 100 yards. Then, in 1896, the famous electrical engineer Nikola Tesla proved that he could transmit electric from Niagara Falls to Buffalo, New York, using his new alternating current induction motor. This was the first long distance commercial use of the AC system of electricity that is used around the world today. The current Niagara Gorge Discovery Center is located above the site of the Schoellkopf Power Station, from which electricity was first sold as a commodity.

We have a terrific program lined up.  See our tentative agenda by going to http://cafemeetingplace.com/pdf/events/agenda_leadership15.pdf.

We have a block of rooms in downtown Niagara Falls in the newly removed Sheraton Inn.  For reservation information go to http://www.cafemeetingplace.com/pdf/events/hotel_leadership15.pdf.

And we have some limited master classes offered on Thursday afternoon, a welcome reception where guests are welcome, a keynote address by the president of the World Association of Chefs, an opportunity to get up to date with educational best practices as well as connect with our industry leaders.

There is no better offering for foodservice instructors than this conference!  The price is right; the offerings are targeted to your needs; and you get to spend your time in a state-of-the-art new 90,000 square foot culinary facility!

Registration is on line at http://www.cafemeetingplace.com/pdf/events/hotel_leadership15.pdf.  You can request to be invoiced or you can use a credit card.

We look forward to working with you to "energize YOUR classrooms"!