FoodieCon® presented by StarKist®
WHEN
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WHERE
Mondrian South Beach
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What's Included
All food and drink is included at this event.
Dress Code: Casual Chic
Relaxed and stylish attire with comfortable fabrics like cotton, linen or denim.
Demos
Meet-and-Greets
Indoors
Outdoors
Spirits
Walk-around
Wines
Description
What happens when you combine social media’s most notable food-loving personalities with a unique “offline” food experience? You get FoodieCon®! Taking place at the Mondrian South Beach, FoodieCon® returns to showcase the most influential digital content creators in the food and beverage community. Enjoy a full day of programming, including social media-worthy cooking demos, interactive panels with digital thought leaders, immersive activations, and photo opportunities, along with book signings featuring digital trailblazers. Get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other! At FoodieCon®, we're not just spotlighting digital food content creators; we’re celebrating the art of indulgence. Whether you’re a dedicated foodie or just curious to explore new flavors, our lineup of food and drink will be as star-studded as our roster of digital influencers. Plus, there will be Q&As, meet & greets, and book signings with your favorite digital stars. FoodieCon® is the definitive insider’s mecca for food culture, content creation, and engagement.
Please note, you must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid ID to attend this event.

Nadia Aidi
@foodmymuse

George Arango
@mr.eats305

Zoya Biglary
@zoyaroya

Gabrielle Chappel
@gabchappel

Nick DiGiovanni
@nick.digiovanni

Tieghan Gerard
@halfbakedharvest

Alex Guarnaschelli
Butter

Andy Hay
@andyseastcoastkitchen_

Kian Hiatt
@cookingwithkian

Yumna Jawad
@feelgoodfoodie

Jeremy Joyce
@blackpeopleeats

Henry Laporte
@salthank

Katie Lee
The Kitchen

Keith Lee
@keith_lee125

Mika Leon
@mikabites

Logan Moffitt
@logansfewd

Valentina Mussi
@sweetportfolio

Priyanka Naik
'@chefpriyanka

Kimberly Nichols
@kimmyskreations.1

Nico Norena
@succulentbite

Matt Peterson
@mattpeterson

Evelyn Petrossov

Andre Rush
@realchefrush

Samantha Schnur
@thenaughtyfork

Alix Traeger
@majortraeger

Susi Vidal
@susividal

Joshua Williford
@rappingchef

Angela Yee

Andrew Zimmern
Passport Hospitality
Hexclad Main Stage
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Welcome
with Lee Schrager
Welcome toast with all talent led by our Emcee, Andy Hay & Lee Schrager
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
The Creator Economy: Cashing In moderated by Katie Lee
with Mr. Eats 305, Zoya Biglary, Nick DiGiovanni, Keith Lee & Feel Good Foodie
In today’s world, creativity and content can often lead to cash…how ‘bout that? The business of social is booming, and today you’ll hear from creators who are making the most of it – from product launches to brand deals and everything in between.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Couples Who Content hosted by Mika Leon
with Succulent Bite & Ari, Black People Eats & Lanesha, and Zoya Biglary & Alix Traeger
What’s better than one content creator? Two (or three or four)! This job often requires an extra set of hands, and sometimes our ‘better half’ is also the unsung hero. We’ll bring our favorite duos on stage and put them to the test with some fun and games.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Are You Smarter than a 9th Grader? hosted by Nick DiGiovanni
with Cooking with Kian, Chef Rush and Chef Evelyn
What happens when you put a former White House chef against a few 15-year-olds to see who’s got the brains and who’s just got the beauty? Nick DiGiovanni will play host as Chef Rush, Kian and Chef Evelyn go neck and neck in a series of hard-hitting questions…and someone is about to get SCHOOLED.
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
The Viral Factor moderated by Angela Yee
with Kimmy's Kreations, Keith Lee, Logan's Fewd, Cooking with Kian & Susi Vidal
How does one stand out and go viral amongst a growing sea of content creators? It’s not just about a pretty face and some ASMR. Let’s hear from the crew that has cracked the code on viral content by setting themselves apart.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
In the Hot Seat: 305 Edition hosted by Henry Laporte
with The Naughty Fork, Keith Lee, Mr. Eats 305, Logan's Fewd, Succulent Bite, & Matt Peterson
Some like it hot…but if you can’t handle the heat, get off the stage! Join us as our talent sits in the hot seat, answering burning questions as they sample increasingly HOT sauces – with a very Miami spin. We’re keeping things spicy at FoodieCon®…
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
FoodieCon® Olympics hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli
with Chef Rush, Kimmy's Kreations, Keith Lee, Alix Traeger, Black People Eats & Susi Vidal
Social media may look like it’s all fun and games…but it’s a serious sport and only the strong survive. Let’s put our content creators to the test, with a series of challenges you won’t want to miss. Let the games begin!
The Foodies’ Turf
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Between the Buns: The Ultimate Burger Build; featuring Schweid & Sons® hosted by Andrew Zimmern
with The Rapping Chef, Alix Traeger & Chef Rush
Watch as your favorite content creators get their hands dirty as they build their own version of the most impressive burger, made with the best meat in the game. Featuring mouth-watering ingredients and endless toppings, these DIY burgers are going to be something you don’t want to miss.
Creators’ Corner & Terrace by Viral Nation
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Challenger's Corner
with Matt Peterson
Want to see Matt Peterson eat 10 patty melts in under a minute? Do 100 burpees? Create a rap about FoodieCon on the spot? This is your chance to challenge him to anything your heart desires. Meet him at the Creators’ Corner to take part in the fun.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Naughty & Nice
with The Naughty Fork and Feel Good Foodie
Whether your cravings steer you towards the naughty foods or the nice ones, we’re here to make sure it’s delicious! Get up close and personal with The Naughty Fork and Feel Good Foodie as they show you their quick & easy, fan favorite bites.
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Cookbooks: Creative to Execution
with Priyanka Naik and Valentina Mussi
In the process of writing your 1st cookbook? Or a successful writer already? Our creators talk through the stages of cooking, recipes and all things publishing!
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Making Meaningful Content for Brands
with Rapping Chef, Gabrielle Chappel and Nadia Aidi
From music to recipe development, these three all have very different perspectives on what makes them want to partner with a brand, and what they create for them.
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Host with the Most
with Tieghan Gerard
The key to becoming the Host with the Most? A picture-perfect cheese board, of course! Learn how to win over your guests by wowing them with an indulgent spread to elevate any gathering, while learning the tricks of the trade from Tieghan of Half Baked Harvest.
Additional Event Information
100% of net proceeds from the Festival benefit students of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University who assist Festival organizers in all aspects, including Festival planning, logistics and overall execution.
All guests must adhere to the Festival bag policy.
To request materials in accessible format, register a service animal and or secure an accommodation, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (OCRCA) at 305.348.2785 or [email protected] at least seven (7) business days in advance of the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.