WHAT TO EXPECT
TOA CLUB
City Founders Circle
What it is
A private, steady group where local restaurant founders can talk openly, compare experiences, and learn from each other.
Format
30–50 founders per city
Closed-door roundtables
Case sharing and operating discussions
TOA WORKSHOP
Practical, Topic-Based Sessions
What it is
A focused, practical session built around one operating topic that founders care about — designed to give them clarity, tools, and real examples they can use.
Format
50–80 participants3-hour practical sessionTopic-driven discussions, case examples, and simple frameworks.Led by operators or practitioners.
TOA EXPO
Annual Showcase & Industry Content
What it is
TOA Expo is our annual Los Angeles gathering combining an exhibition floor with keynotes and founder-led conversations the place to see what’s new and where the industry is heading.
Format
A 10,000+ attendee exhibition with booths, demos, tastings, launches, and industry conversations: the largest gathering point for Asian F&B operators, buyers, and partners.
TOA WHITEPAPER
ndustry Benchmarks & Practical Insights
What it is
TOA Whitepaper is a series of practical industry references built around key benchmarks, trends, and real-world cases in Asian food and restaurant businesses across North America.
TOA DINNER
Deep Founder Dinner
What it is
A private founder dinner designed for honest, real conversations about challenges and opportunities.
Format
15–25 participantsClosed-door dinnerGuided, topic-based conversationNo speeches or formal panels
TOA SUMMIT
Strategy & Industry Perspectives
What it is
Insight-driven keynotes and founder dialogues on the decisions and trends shaping Asian F&B with operators, investors, and ecosystem leaders discussing what truly drives long-term growth.
Format
TOA Summit is our 500-person annual strategy conference on the key shifts and decisions shaping Asian F&B.
TOA ACADEMY
Learning Program for Growth-Stage Founders
What it is
TOA Academy is a curated learning program designed for founders and leadership teams at the growth stage. It brings together experience, perspective, and capital to help founders gain clarity on strategy, execution, and the next phase of growth.
