AFFI-CON 101
Steps you should take to have a successful AFFI-CON:
Step 1: Secure Business Meeting Space at AFFI-CON
Attendees have the option to reserve suites, meeting rooms, company showcases (exhibit booths) or semi-private options at the host hotel. You can view details on all these spaces on the Meeting Spaces page. To request a reservation for any of these spaces please use the business meeting space request system which will be linked in your registration confirmation email. Space is assigned based on a priority points system that preferences AFFI members and event sponsors. The deadline to request a suite or meeting room this year is October 18, 2024.
Step 2: Request Business Meetings in the Appointment Scheduling System
Attendees start building their schedules for AFFI-CON months in advance. All attendees are advised to log-in the online attendee directory to search for individuals and companies to do business with at the event and reach out via the preferred method they list on their profile. The attendee directory offers a number of filters that can be used to find new business contacts to meet with at AFFI-CON.
Step 3: Make Your Hotel Reservation
A link to the hotel room block will be included in your registration confirmation email and is available on the hotel page. Please make your reservation by January 31, 2025 to guarantee the group rate. Only one reservation can be made per registered AFFI-CON attendee.
Additional Tips:
Contact your meeting prospects as soon as possible to begin scheduling meetings!
Make sure you include a meeting location in your appointment invitations.
Allow time in your schedule to travel to your next meeting which might be in a different tower of the hotel.
Be open-minded and look for opportunities to schedule meetings with new companies.
Use the full three-day format to schedule meetings.
Take advantage of education and networking opportunities throughout the event.
Make sure you have the right people registered for the convention based on the meetings you want to conduct. Consider bringing teams of people that can address sales, food safety, and quality assurance. Any team members participating in business meetings are required to be registered.
Please confirm all meetings prior to the convention.
