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Luis Avita discusses Atosa USA's AOA intelligent French Fry robotics solution, a six-axis collaborative robot that improves efficiency for foodservice professionals. The solution can adapt during peak and non-peak times and can operate manually if necessary. It can be used alone or in combination with existing equipment and has a freezer hopper, double fire battery, stainless steel hood, and dump station. The solution has a nine-foot footprint and a reach range of over 51 inches. The return on investment for professionals using this solution is typically 6 to 9 months.

Ti Adelaide Martin, co-proprietor of Commander's Palace, is excited about the upcoming AC F convention in New Orleans. She encourages chefs to attend because New Orleans offers unique and exciting cuisine. The presentations at the convention promise to be fantastic, and Martin invites attendees to have a cocktail with her.

The learning experience at LCI Congress is unique because it focuses on helping individuals develop their thoughts and skills instead of just showcasing successes. Some presentations can be more self-focused, but it would be beneficial for future sessions to emphasize the learning curve and share experiences that can help others avoid mistakes and progress faster.

Paulette Jackson invests in and supports women by mentoring, consulting, listening, showcasing entrepreneurs, and supporting businesses. She focuses on uplifting and empowering other creative women through her time and expertise.

In the interview, Alison Young, also known as Blissful Hiker, introduces herself as a solo, female, middle-aged, cancer survivor and long-distance backpacker. She is known for her positive attitude and resilience. As Blissful Hiker, she helps others reinvent themselves during difficult times and offers guidance on navigating life's challenges. Her signature talk focuses on using difficulties and uncertainty to energize reinvention, highlighting that setbacks can lead to new opportunities. Young emphasizes that harnessing difficulty and emotions for positive action is a skill that can be learned by individuals, teams, and organizations.

Amy Poole, member of ASIS North American Regional Board Nominating Committee, shares pride in fostering change and progress in ASIS North America. Serving on the committee impacts board leadership and offers opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals. She encourages passionate individuals to apply for the nominating committee to influence the future of security industry.

Kate Hufnagel is the founder and CEO of The Digital Wrangler. She helps individuals and small business owners organize their important life and business details. She emphasizes the importance of having an estate plan in today's digital age and offers workshops to educate people on the complexities of modern estates and how technology can make things more challenging.

Oliver Mitchell from ff Venture Capital is most excited to connect with new founders at XPONENTIAL 2023. He wants to see their inventions and witness the growth of the ecosystem. He is also excited to see them attend his panel on funding and hear their ideas and questions.

Marissa Sertich Velie, Education Director at The Retail Bakers of America, expresses her excitement about participating in the AC F Culinary Educator Summit. She highlights the importance of community and idea sharing in strengthening the industry, and looks forward to discussing cutting edge baking and instruction methods with fellow chefs.

Attending GSX offers the opportunity to see new products and technologies that impact the security industry nationwide. It allows for hands-on experience and insight into the capabilities of future cameras, such as those that can open doors or set up alarms based on a person's presence.

Haley & Aldrich stands out as a geotechnical engineering firm due to their focus on being a learning organization that adapts to employee and client needs. They work as one profit center, collaborate across disciplines and geographies, prioritize emotional intelligence, and create a respectful and flexible work culture.

Scott R Wolford, Security Manager at Nationwide Insurance, discusses the importance of risk management in being a successful Chief Security Officer (CSO). He explains how he and his team use risk management techniques to ensure the security of their company's people, data, and facilities. He also highlights the benefits of being a member of the ASIS CSO Center, which provides resources and networking opportunities to stay up to date on security trends and best practices.

Vic Moss, VP/COO of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, is most excited about XPONENTIAL 2023 being held near his home in Denver, Colorado. He sees the event as an opportunity to showcase his state to the drone industry and is looking forward to the workshops, sessions, and networking opportunities that will be available.

To embody Lean thinking, one must approach it as a personal learning journey rather than simply doing it for others. By continuously improving ourselves and embracing Lean principles, we can control and evaluate our progress. This shift in mindset is essential for truly embodying what Lean represents.

Ed Millard, owner of SOS Concrete Surface Solutions Inc, recommends attending World of Concrete 2024 for anyone interested in starting or expanding a business in the construction concrete industry. He highlights the abundance of innovative ideas, products, and networking opportunities that can provide inspiration and valuable connections.

Annie Arora, President of Pari Foods Inc, describes their featured product, Regal Harvest Smoke Bay Rice, as a revolutionary culinary showstopper. The rice has won multiple awards and is grown in the Himalayas, aged for two years, and smoked with natural villa wood. It is gaining attention in the foodservice industry and can be sampled at the N.R.A. Show in Chicago.

Sherrod DeGrippo, VP Threat Research at Proofpoint, believes that the intersection between cybersecurity and physical security is a crucial topic to follow. Understanding how these two areas interact is necessary for securing people, data, and facilities effectively.

Haley & Aldrich is a forward thinking engineering firm that takes on challenging projects and has a culture that empowers employees to think creatively and learn continuously. The company is big enough to matter in the industry but small enough to care, with high-caliber individuals that make the speaker a better employee and person.

Sample narrated promotion video for a blog post by John Rodriguez in which he emphasizes the importance of character attributes, or "soft skills," in the corporate security sector. The video could be included with other conference promotion materials.

Liz Hofius from T&S Brass discusses their product demo at the Kitchen Innovations Showroom. They will have a working sink display with their Terance installed on the T&S pantry faucet and pre-rinse unit. Attendees can try the G fan spray of ultras with various vegetables to see the improved precision and efficiency it offers. This solution helps conserve water, prevent food waste, and is gentle on delicate produce. T&S invites everyone to visit their booth at KI booth number 3193.

Diane Helbig is reading "Outlive" by Peter Attia, Misha Safran is reading "Black Fatigue" by Mary-Frances Winters, Liz Long just finished reading "A Theory of Expanded Love" by Caitlin Hicks and will be reading the sequel "Kennedy Girl" next, Author Paulette C. Jackson is reading "The Four Seasons of R&B Music" by Tyrone DuBose, and Orly Zeewy recommends her own book "Ready, Launch, Brand: The Lean Marketing Guide for Startups" and also recommends "Also a Poet" by Ada Calhoun.

Connie Moorhead, CEO of The CMOOR Group, is looking forward to the Security LeadHER conference because it provides opportunities for women in the security industry to network, learn, and share ideas in a supportive environment. She is excited to see how these women are making a difference in the industry.

Johnson Controls is excited to showcase innovative ways they have helped customers create safer and more sustainable environments at this year's GSX in Dallas. They value exhibiting at GSX because it allows them to connect with security practitioners and learn from them, as well as deepen relationships with customers. Exhibiting at GSX helps them inform a broader network about their products and services.

Dennise Kowalczyk, CEO of CTD Creative Consulting LLC, explains that the R.I.S.E. Conference is important to her because it allows her to connect with other businesswomen, gain inspiration and knowledge, and build her community. She had the privilege of moderating a panel this year and highly recommends the conference to others.