Mike Traud

Philadelphia-based lawyer-turned-chef-turned-university instructor and Founder and Executive Director of The Chef Conference

episode : 88

On This episode of the High Tea series, Gabriel Ornelas sits down with Mike Traud, Philadelphia-based lawyer-turned-chef-turned-university instructor and Founder and Executive Director of The Chef Conference.

Mike founded The Chef conference in 2013 in partnership with Drexel University. It has evolved to become its own entity still lead by the vision and leadership of Mike.

The Chef Conference is set to kick off in Philadelphia from April 12th - 15th, serving up opportunities for both hospitality professionals and food lovers to eat, drink and share their passion for the culinary arts via a sweet of engaging programing, for example, live talks, tastings, special collaboration dinners, podcasts recordings and more.

 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Willingness to engage in dialogue

  • Provide a space for necessary conversation

  • The Chef Conference 2024

  • Alain Ducasse Book Discussion

  • Beauty in the accessibility

  • 2024 Programming

  • How The Chef Conference evolves

Follow The Chef Conference on Instagram @thechefconference

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