The American Culinary Federation Announces Its 2010 National Events Series

Who: The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America with more than 22,000 members spanning 230 chapters nationwide. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org.

What:
ACF's annual events series-four regional conferences and a national convention themed "Taste Success." To view a video to see what our events entail, visit http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid14094196001?bclid=0&bcti....

When/Where:
ACF Western Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Rio Grande Valley Chapter; February 6-8, 2010; Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

ACF Northeast Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Harrisburg Chapter; March 13-15, 2010; Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033

ACF Central Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Greater Indianapolis Chapter; March 26-28, 2010; Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 West Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225

ACF Southeast Regional Conference, hosted by ACF Birmingham Alabama Chapter; April 24-26, 2010; Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203

ACF 2010 National Convention; August 2-5, 2010; Anaheim Marriott, 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Why:
Provides chefs, culinary students and foodservice representatives with the opportunity to advance their professional development and enhance their culinary skills through networking, cooking competitions, awards, culinary business seminars, a trade show and cooking demonstrations from the industry's leading chefs.

Cost:
Cost for each event varies. Daily badges and full-registration packages are available. For more information, and hotel and travel discounts, visit www.acfchefs.org/events.

Media:
Media is invited to attend, but press credentials are required. Interviews are available with guest speakers, competitors and local chefs before, during and after events.