International
Sous vide day 2026
in Los
Angeles
Join chefs, innovators, and food lovers around the world for the 9th Annual International Sous Vide Day celebration taking place on January 26, 2026!
Innovation Day afternoon program
2:00 PM
Registration Opens
The Future of Flavor: Where Innovation Meets Nutrition
Welcome Remarks
Miguel Franco
Cuisine Solutions
Chief Commercial Officer
Miguel Franco
Cuisine Solutions Chief Commercial Officer
Miguel has deep experience across commercial and operational leadership. He brings a strategic perspective on growth, partnerships, and innovation in the food industry. His work is closely aligned with advancing culinary excellence and setting new standards for innovation.
Welcome Remarks
Nolan C Popper
Cuisine Solutions
VP of Culinary Development
and Innovation
Nolan C Popper
VP of Culinary Development and Innovation
Under his leadership, Cuisine Solutions has become a true industry leader in the egg centric handheld space, setting a new standard for on-the-go, craveable, and labor-efficient offerings through the precision of sous vide.
2:20–3:00 PM
Session 1
Mike Özkan
Founder & CEO of Kitchenless
Mike Özkan
Founder & CEO of Kitchenless
Kitchenless is the world’s first intelligent steam-powered platform that delivers chef-crafted meals at the push of a button.
3:00–3:45 PM
Session 2
Pam Smith
Culinary Nutritionist, Author,
Speaker, Ambassador
Pam Smith
Culinary Nutritionist, Author,
Speaker, Ambassador
Internationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, culinary consultant, TV and radio host, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker. She is the creator of The S.M.A.R.T. Weigh® Strategy, helping thousands reclaim health and energy.
3:00–3:45 PM
Session 2
Alexandra Zambrano
Cuisine Solutions
Food Scientist
Alexandra Zambrano
Cuisine Solutions Food Scientist
She is specializing in the intersection of nutrition, technology, and sensory science, with a focus on research-driven innovation in the food industry.
4:00–4:30 PM
Session 3
Matt Pratta
Sprouts Farmers Market Culinary Director
Matt Pratta
Sprouts Farmers Market Culinary Director
He is charged with a wide selection of prepared foods across the store, assists in the creation of private label products and answers to all things culinary.
4:30–5:00 PM
Session 4
Peter McCall
Cuisine Solutions Director
of Research and Development
Peter McCall
Cuisine Solutions Director of Research and Development
Since joining Cuisine Solutions in 2022, McCall has applied his fine dining expertise to R&D initiatives, overseeing product innovation, recipe development, and creative applications of sous vide technology.
