Thu, Jun 11
|Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City
Digital Transformation of Food R&D at Historic Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City
Special Guest: Mohamed Badaoui Najjar, PhD (Senior Director, PepsiCo R&D Digital Transformation & Global Specifications), will share cutting-edge insights on the digital revolution in food industry R&D. Iconic & Spanish-Cuban cuisine.
Time & Location
Jun 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Columbia Restaurant, Ybor City, 2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, USA
About the event
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF FOOD INDUSTRY R&D
From timeless traditions to tomorrow's tech: Join us for an exclusive dinner event blending heritage and innovation, at Tampa's iconic Historic Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City.
Hear from our Special Guest Presenter: Mohamed Badaoui Najjar, PhD, Senior Director of PepsiCo R&D Digital Transformation & Global Specifications, as he shares cutting-edge insights on the digital revolution reshaping food industry R&D—from AI-driven innovation to faster, smarter product development through digital tools.
**Door Prize Tradition:
Please consider bringing a small gift or prize
(such as chocolates, wine, or branded items)
for our end-of-event door prizes.
We'll proudly announce all door prizes as donated by you and your company!
This restaurant is a true trip back in time to Old World Florida! We'll savor authentic Spanish-Cuban cuisine amid hand-painted tiles and old-world charm in Florida's oldest restaurant, while networking with industry leaders. A must-attend for food industry leaders & professionals!
Tickets
Exclusive Individual Ticket
Includes iconic Columbia Restaurant dinner, and keynote speaker. Thank you! Your contribution supports our student scholarships and initiatives. **Door Prize Tradition: Please consider bringing a small gift or prize (such as chocolates, wine, or branded items) for our end-of-event door prizes -- we'll proudly announce it as donated by you and your company!
$69.99
+$1.75 ticket service fee
Emeritus Member Ticket
Includes iconic Columbia Restaurant dinner, and keynote speaker. Thank you! Your contribution supports our student scholarships and initiatives. **Door Prize Tradition: Please consider bringing a small gift or prize (such as chocolates, wine, or branded items) for our end-of-event door prizes -- we'll proudly announce it as donated by you and your company!
$59.99
+$1.50 ticket service fee
Student Ticket
Includes iconic Columbia Restaurant dinner, and keynote speaker. Thank you! Your contribution supports our student scholarships and initiatives. **Door Prize Tradition: Please consider bringing a small gift or prize (such as chocolates, wine, or branded items) for our end-of-event door prizes -- we'll proudly announce it as donated by you and your company!
$35.99
+$0.90 ticket service fee
Silver Event Sponsorship
Thank you for your generous support! Sponsorships support our student scholarships and initiatives. **Please note this is not a "ticket", but an additional Sponsorship over-and-above the normal ticket price. Thank you!
$200.00
+$5.00 ticket service fee
Gold Event Sponsorship
Thank you for your generous support! Sponsorships support our student scholarships and initiatives. **Please note this is not a "ticket", but an additional Sponsorship over-and-above the normal ticket price. Thank you!
$500.00
+$12.50 ticket service fee
Platinum Sponsor Table of 4
This sponsorship includes 4 Dinner Tickets - Thank you for your generosity, your contribution supports our student scholarships and initiatives. **Sponsors will be promoted online, on social media, and at the event -- Thank you!
$1,000.00
+$25.00 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00