RLC 2014 at a glance

Restaurant Leadership Conference 2014 Welcome Reception

Restaurant Leadership Conference 2014 Welcome Reception

RLC Day One Activities: 5K Fun Run

RLC Day One Activities: 5K Fun Run

RLC Day One Activities: Butterfly Wonderland

RLC Day One Activities: Butterfly Wonderland

RLC Day One Activities: Scottsdale Gun Club Experience

RLC Day One Activities: Scottsdale Gun Club Experience

RLC Day One Activities: Scottsdale Gun Club Experience

RLC Day One Activities: Golf Tournament at the Kierland Golf Club

RLC Day One Activities: Golf Tournament at the Kierland Golf Club

RLC Day One Activities: Desert Botanical Garden Tour featuring the glass sculptural work of Dale Chihuly

RLC Day One Activities: Desert Botanical Garden's Taste of the Southwest Cooking Demo

RLC Day One Activities: Desert Botanical Garden's Taste of the Southwest Cooking Demo with Chef Alan "Skip" Hause

RLC Day One Activities: Sonoran Desert Preserve Hiking Excursion

RLC Day One Activities: Sonoran Desert Preserve Hiking Excursion

RLC Day One Activities: Flowrider Surfing/Bodyboarding

RLC Day One Activities: Flowrider Surfing/Bodyboarding

Jim Vinz, CEO of Le Duff American, explains why bakery cafés are still in strong demand with consumers.

Sand artist performance kicks off the general sessions.

Sand artist performance kicks off the general sessions.

Day One General Session: Don't Let Entrepreneurs Be A Dying Breed featuring Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus.

Day One General Session: Don't Let Entrepreneurs Be A Dying Breed featuring Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus.

Day One General Session: Marcus Luttrell, decorated Navy Seal and Lone Suvivor author, tells his story.

Day One General Session: Marcus Luttrell, decorated Navy Seal and Lone Suvivor author, tells his story.

Day One General Session: Marcus Luttrell, decorated Navy Seal and Lone Suvivor author, tells his story as his dog sleeps on stage.

Day One Innovation Forum: New Game, New Rules presented by Technomic.

Darren Tristano speaking during the Day One Innovation Forum: New Game, New Rules presented by Technomic.

Day One Innovation Forum: From the C-Suite - Figuring Out Mobile featuring Greg Dollarhyde, CEO, Veggie Grill; Kat Cole, president, Cinnabon, Inc.; Gerrine Pan, founder, Relevant Mobile; and Annica Krieder, president of brand development, Mellow Mushroom.

Day Two Innovation Forum: Real-Time Activation: Connecting with Consumers Throughout Their Day featuring Susan Lintonsmith, CMO, Quiznos.

Day Two Innovation Forum: Restaurant Industry 2014 and Beyond featuring Senior Vice President of Research and Knowledge Group of the National Restaurant Association, Hudson Riehle.

Day Two Innovation Forum: Taste the Trends: Achieving Menu Success with Texture and Flavor featuring Top Chef Masters Alum and Chef/Owner BLD, Vibiana and Redbird at Vibiana, Chef Neal Fraser.

Day Two General Session: Your consumers have changed. Are you changing with them? featuring Pete Filiaci, Univision Communication, Inc.; John Dillon, Denny's; Kelley Fechner, NPD Group; and Adam Salgado, McDonald's.

Day Two General Session: Learn from the Industry's Best featuring Agustin Carcoba, GE Capital; Greg Flynn, Flynn Restaurant Group (Applebee's and Taco Bell); Mike Givens, Wendy's FourCrown, Inc. (Wendy's); Roz Mallet, PhaseNext Hospitality (Corner Bakery Café, Buffalo Wild Wings, Smashburger); and Mark Peterson, Desert DeOro Foods (Taco Bell).

Future 50 Reception featuring Restaurant Business' VP and Editorial Director, Peter Romeo.

Future 50 Reception

President Bill Clinton delivers the keynote address at this year’s 2014 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

President Bill Clinton delivers the keynote address at this year’s 2014 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

President Bill Clinton delivers the keynote address at this year’s 2014 Restaurant Leadership Conference.

Mixing Up the Specialty Cocktail and Martini Menu with special guest Tony Abou-Ganim.

Mixing Up the Specialty Cocktail & Martini Menu with special guest Tony Abou-Ganim.

Mixing Up the Specialty Cocktail & Martini Menu with special guest Tony Abou-Ganim.

Day Three Innovation Forum: The Intersection of Farming & Dining Out - Sustainability featuring Patricia Cobe, Restaurant Business magazine, CSP Business Media; Jamie Burr, Chair of National Pork Board, Environment Committee, Tyson Foods; Bard Goldberg, Welldone Restaurant Concepts, Inc.; and Julie Maschhoff, The Maschhoffs.

Day Three General Session: Leadership Watch Power Panel, What's Next? featuring Dawn Sweeney, National Restaurant Association; Wyman T. Roberts, Brinker International, Inc.; Elizabeth Smith, Bloomin' Brands; and Nigel Travis, Dunkin' Brands.

Day Three General Session: Why Millennials Are Eating Your Lunch featuring Kristin Muhlner, newBrandAnalytics; Penelope Crocker, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Greg Dollarhyde, Veggie Grill; and Jeremy Morgan, Smashburger.

RLC Poolside Afterdark Party

RLC Poolside Afterdark Party featured Water Contortionists.

RLC Poolside Afterdark Party