Registration
AFFI members receive nearly a 50 percent discount on their registration rates compared to non-members for AFFI-CON 2023.
|
Advanced Rate (On or before December 16, 2022) |
Full Conference Rate (After December 16, 2022) |
|
|---|---|---|
| AFFI Member | $775 | $900 |
| Non-Member | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| AFFI member retailer or foodservice distributor | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| Spouse/Guest | $200 | $200 |
Included in your AFFI-CON registration:
- Official AFFI-CON name badge, required for admission to all AFFI-CON events and business meetings
- Listing of your name and your company’s information in the online AFFI-CON attendee directory
- Use of the official AFFI-CON Appointments Scheduling system to schedule business meetings with other AFFI-CON attendees
- AFFI-CON Welcome Bag supported by our generous sponsors
- Admission to the Welcome Reception, all Lunch & Learn sessions and the Annual Meeting & Keynote Address
- Refreshment breaks
- Discounted hotel accommodations
During the registration process you also have the opportunity to add on the Importer Regulatory Compliance and Fundamental Food Safety Training pre-conference workshop ($295/person) and our brand new Sunday night networking event – Dueling Piano Bash ($100/person).
NEW THIS YEAR: To request business meeting space at AFFI-CON you will follow a link in your registration confirmation email to a separate system where you can request meeting rooms and suites – there is no paper form.
Interested in becoming an AFFI member? Email AFFI's Senior Vice-President of Industry Affairs and Member Services, Adrienne Seiling, at aseiling@affi.com to learn more about the benefits of AFFI Membership
Group registration is available to all companies within the main registration system to allow one individual to register and pay for all attendees at once. Once you finish the first person’s registration, you will simply select “Register another person” and proceed through the system until all your attendees are registered.
Key Dates
2023
Deadline for Inclusion in Print Directory
2023
Hotel Room Block Closes
Registration Policies
- Registrations without full payment will not be processed.
- Only registered attendees may attend conference activities and book a hotel room within the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego room block.
- Only registered attendees are eligible to participate in business meetings. Registered attendees are STRONGLY encouraged to decline meetings with any individuals who are not registered attendees.
- AFFI reserves the right to invoice companies or individuals who are not registered and seen conducting business meetings within Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
Full refunds for AFFI-CON 2023 registration are available until December 31, 2022. After that date no refunds will be given. If you are unable to attend AFFI-CON 2023 in person you are allowed to transfer your registration to another person from your company free of charge by emailing events@affi.com prior to the start of the event.
COVID-19 Policy
We can’t wait to be back in person with everyone at AFFI-CON 2022. Our goal is to create the healthiest environment for all attendees, staff, and vendors. AFFI-CON 2022 is intended for vaccinated individuals. AFFI will comply with the latest guidance on best practices for health and safety provided by the CDC and other relevant government and health agencies. We will also be monitoring all local resources, practices, and procedures. For the most recent updates on the local area click here.
Registration Policies
- Registrations without full payment will not be processed.
- Only registered attendees may attend conference activities and book a hotel room within Hyatt Regency Dallas room block.
- Only registered attendees are eligible to participate in business meetings. Registered attendees are STRONGLY encouraged to decline meetings with any individuals who are not registered attendees.
- AFFI reserves the right to invoice companies or individuals who are not registered and seen conducting business meetings within Hyatt Regency Dallas.
- This event is intended for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals
Cancellation/ Refund Policy
If you are unable to attend AFFI CON 2022 in person you are allowed to transfer your registration to another from your company. AFFI will not refund your registration if you are unable to attend.
COVID-19 Policy
We can’t wait to be back in person with everyone at AFFI-CON 2022. Our goal is to create the healthiest environment for all attendees, staff, and vendors. AFFI-CON 2022 is intended for vaccinated individuals. AFFI will comply with the latest guidance on best practices for health and safety provided by the CDC and other relevant government and health agencies. We will also be monitoring all local resources, practices, and procedures. For the most recent updates on the local area click here.
Companies Already Registered for AFFI-CON 2021
AFFI members receive over a 50 percent discount on their registration rates compared to non-members for AFFI-CON 2022.
To register for AFFI-CON, please click here:
| Early Bird Rate (Oct. 12 - Nov 4) | Advanced Rate (Nov. 5, -Jan. 12, 2022) | Full Conference Rate January 13 - Onsite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFFI Member | $500 | $600 | $250 |
| Non-Member | $750 | $800 | $250 |
Main Registration – Opens November 16, 2020 at 2 p.m. EST
There will be two rate categories for AFFI members and non-members as detailed in the chart above. Please note that the rates change based on the total number of registrants for the event. When registration opens AFFI member companies will pay $500/registrant and non-member companies will pay $750/registrant. Once there are 300 total registrants, the late rate will be in effect ($600 for members, $800 for non-members). So mark your calendars for November 16 at 2 p.m. EST to be sure you get the best rate on the frozen food business event of the year!
If you have questions about the 2021 registration process, please contact our Events team.
Nov 4
2021
Full Conference Rate
January 13 – Onsite
Early Dec
2021
Meeting room and suite assignments announcement
Dec 6
2021
Exhibitor cancellation cut-off
Please note: Cancellations made between Oct. 12 – Dec. 6, 2021, will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after Dec. 6, 2021.
Jan 12
2022
Advanced registration rate cut-off
Jan 27
2022
Discounted hotel rate expires
Don't Miss These Important Deadlines!
Oct 15
2020
Group Registration Opens
(AFFI members)
Oct 30
2020
Group Registration Rate Cut-off (AFFI members)
Nov 16
2020
Main Registration Opens
Jan 4
2021
Meeting Scheduling System Opens
FEB 17
2021
First Day of AFFI-CON
