Paul Barron, executive vice president of NetWorld Alliance, welcomes attendees to the first Pizza Executive Summit.

Janelle Barlow, an author and expert in the area of getting and keeping new customers through branded service, delivers the first day's keynote address.

Pizza executives and industry experts shared insight on issues facing the pizza industry.

John Alongi, whose family has operated Alongi's in Du Quoin, Ill., for more than 75 years.

Summit attendees enjoy a slice of cheesecake during one of the breaks.

Chris Craig and Glenn Morelli from Escalon Premier Brands talked about trends in tomato sauce with Pizza Marketplace editor Richard Slawsky.

The first session, titled "Executive Boot Camp," covered strategies for surviving in today's economy.

The Pizza Executive Summit was held at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.

Rudy Miick of Miick & Associates and Georgianna Stump of Risk Services Corp. discuss hiring and background checks with Pizza Marketplace editor Richard Slawsky.

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Group collaboration was the highlight of the Pizza Executive Summit.