Lauren Selman

Lauren Selman

Vice President of Operations, IFBTA

Lauren Selman is the Vice President of Operations at the International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA), a nonprofit trade association focused on networking and education of the global food and beverage industry. With over a decade of experience in event planning, public relations, and member relations, Lauren oversees the education and events within the IFBTA. Her mission is to play ‘industry matchmaker,’ as she fosters relationships with industry leaders to promote networking opportunities year round. She is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), an avid theatre lover, and lives in Maryland with her husband and two sons.

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February 8, 2027

The Future of Power: Protecting Gains, Expanding Access, Building What's Next
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Arizona II

Progress for women in restaurant leadership is real—but it isn’t guaranteed to hold. This panel gets honest about what it takes to protect the ground already won, open the door wider for who comes next, and build power on our own terms. Every path to the top is on the table.