Before joining Networld Media Group as Vice President of Events, Cherryh Cansler spent several years as VP of Editorial managing the Networld’s nine B2B publications. Throughout her 20-year career as a journalist, she’s written about a variety of topics, ranging from the restaurant industry and technology to health and fitness news. Her byline has appeared in a plethora of newspapers, magazines and websites, including Forbes, The Kansas City Star and American Fitness magazine. She also serves as the managing editor for FastCasual.com.

Jeremy Cauble, Director of Strategic Innovation for Canteen North America, has been exploring innovation in unattended retail for 15 years. Through his diversified background in marketing, digital commerce/SEO, field implementation and customer experience, Jeremy has learned how to leverage new technologies to continuously improve the shopping experience for customers in unattended retail.  Quick and easy checkout, interactive shopping tools, channels for consumer engagement and feedback, and operational technologies to ensure the right product in the right place at the right time—all of these and more combined to simplify the overall shopping process and elevate customer satisfaction.

Ryan Cellucci has joined the Coke Florida team as Manager for the Unattended Retail Program. In this role, Ryan is pivotal in assisting the growth and success of our instamarket and unattended retail platforms. His expertise in the snack food and concessions business comes from multiple years in the food service industry with time spent working with Icebox Pantry, Sodexo Live! and Centerplate Hard Rock Stadium, Chartwells, Levy Restaurants and Compass Group. He has worked in locations across the country, including in Florida with Florida International University, Marlins Park, and Hard Rock Stadium. Ryan has a wealth of knowledge that will immediately add value to our instamarket strategy and execution.

Steve Lieber is a respected figure in the restaurant industry, celebrated for his expertise in restaurant concept design and successful operations. A certified pizzaiolo from Italy, he earned the title of Best Pizza in the USA in 2009. Currently, as Vice President of Franchise Development at BURGERFI International, he represents both the BURGERFI and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings brands. Steve has led his team to sell over 150 franchises to 50+ groups, spanning 20+ states and international markets like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. His commitment extends to mentoring franchisees and boosting local store marketing strategies for profitability.

Founded by the passionate foodie Candra Livsey, Delightful Vending started from a childhood venture selling frozen treats to neighbors. Now, it stands as a leading convenience service provider in Metro Atlanta, with a commitment to environmental sustainability through partnerships with local green initiatives. As an engineer with a diversified background in marketing, SEO, operations, and customer experience, Candra has created a network of nearly 40,000 entrepreneurs nationwide. She is dedicated to helping others start in the industry and provides training on how to efficiently operate their businesses. Her unique blend of technical expertise and marketing savvy ensure that new entrepreneurs have the knowledge and resources they need to succeed, making her an invaluable mentor and leader in the community.

Drew Munro is the co-founder and CEO of UpMeals, a Vancouver food tech start-up on a mission to make healthy food accessible 24/7 through technology solutions, such as customized healthy SmartVending machines powered by proprietary management software. Prior to starting UpMeals, Drew founded an award-winning catering company based in Vancouver. He has 12 years of experience curating corporate event experiences, working with organizations such as Facebook, Ferrari, and Amazon to create memorable food experiences. Drew is passionate about the intersection of wellness and technology, food waste reduction, and sustainability.

D.J. Plavsic is an accomplished executive healthcare leader with 19 years of industry experience. He has deep expertise in process optimization, automation tools, and emerging technologies, and speaks at numerous national conferences on the topics of self-service, automation, and AI. He has a proven track record of designing and implementing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions such as predictive analytics, machine learning models, and Generative AI applications at large scale to enhance efficiency, reduce expenses, and increase revenue. Currently, D.J. serves as an Executive Director of Patient Access with Indiana University Health, where he leads multiple statewide operational teams and several automation projects for the largest health system (16 hospitals, 5 physician groups) in Indiana. In 2023, he led the implementation of over 300 patient self-service registration kiosks across the state, and in 2024 led a technology initiative to infuse the self-service software on those kiosks with an AI backbone.