Presented by AFFI | February 29-March 3, 2020 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Schedule
Four days of business-to-business meetings, professional networking opportunities, and education covering key industry issues.
All AFFI-CON events, unless otherwise noted, take place at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and are accessible without passing through the hotel’s casino. All events will be monitored and non-registrants will be asked to leave. Certain AFFI-CON events are open only to AFFI-CON members and are marked as such below. Download the hotel map below to help you navigate the property.
Food Export, in conjunction with AFFI, will conduct a Frozen Food Buyers Mission at AFFI-CON 2020. This is the perfect opportunity for suppliers of product with at least 50 percent U.S. agricultural origin to meet qualified buyers from around the world. These buyers of frozen food represent retailers, wholesalers, distributors and foodservice.
For more information, please contact Food Export USA – Northeast International Marketing Program Assistant Andrew Haught at info@foodexport.org or Activity Coordinator Maureen Coughlin at (812) 877-1397.
Saturday, February 29
Morning
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
AFFI and Food Export USA-Midwest & Northeast Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Orientation – Nolita 1
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AFFI and Food Export USA Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Meetings – Nolita 1
9:00 a.m.
Registration & Exhibits / The Hub Open – Belmont Ballroom
11:00 a.m. – Noon
Nutrient Database Committee Meeting (AFFI Members Only) – Yaletown 4
Afternoon
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Making the Case for Incorporating Food Safety into your Business’s Risk Management – Belmont 4
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Produce Safety in the U.S. Marketplace: How to Minimize Disruption – Belmont 4
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AFFI-CON Happy Hour – Harmon Corridor
Evening
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
AFFI-CON First-Timers Reception – Harmon Corridor
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
AFFI-CON Welcome Reception – The Hub
Sponsored by: Sierra Pacific/World Group & Pacific Valley Foods
Sunday, March 1
Morning
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
AFFI and Food Export USA Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Meetings – Nolita 1
7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Morning Buzz Education Session – Gene Editing & Seed Science – The Hub Meeting Room
Sponsored by Lineage Logistics
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration and Exhibits Open – Belmont Ballroom
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
FPPI Board of Directors Meeting – Yaletown 4
Afternoon
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
AFFI Scientific Advisory Council Lunch and meeting (Council Members Only) – Yaletown 4
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
AFFI-CON Happy Hour – Harmon Corridor
Evening
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
AFFI-CON Craft Beer & Wine Tasting Reception – The Hub
Monday, March 2
Morning
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Hub Open – Belmont Ballroom
7:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
AFFI Annual Meeting & Industry Spotlight – Belmont 4/8
Sponsored by Lineage Logistics
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
AFFI and Food Export USA Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Meetings – Nolita 1
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open – Belmont Ballroom
Afternoon
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
AFFI Regulatory Affairs Council Lunch & Meeting (Council Members only) – Yaletown 4
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Associate Member Council Meeting – Yaletown 4
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
AFFI-CON Happy Hour – Harmon Corridor
Evening
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
AFFI Chair’s Reception (by invitation only) – Chair’s Suite
Tuesday, March 3
Morning
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Registration Open – Belmont Registration Desk
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Leadership Innovation Visionary Entrepreneurs (LIVE) Education Session – Nolita 2
This schedule is subject to change.
Education Sessions
Doing business effectively means knowing more about the current challenges and opportunities in the frozen food industry, which is what our conference education highlights.
Industry Spotlight Session
The Power of Frozen in Foodservice
Sponsored by Lineage Logistics
March 2, 2020, 7:15 – 8:45 a.m.
Following up on the success of our Power of Frozen in Retail report at least year’s event, we are excited to launch the next edition in our research series this year – the Power of Frozen in Foodservice. This research examines the frozen food landscape in foodservice to uncover operator attitudes, perceptions and opportunities for our industry. Most importantly, it identifies how frozen food manufacturers and distributors can most effectively meet operator needs to strengthen demand for frozen food in foodservice.
Featured Speakers:
Alison Bodor President & CEO, American Frozen Food Institute
Michael CastaganaVice-President of Foodservice Marketing, Ajinomoto Foods
Marie Molde R.D., Researcher, Datassential
We invite you to watch highlights from one of our most popular 2019 sessions about how to properly handle a recall.
Business Session
The Lens of Leadership
Presented by Kevin Paul Scott
February 24, 2019. 7:15 – 7:45 a.m.
The way we view things changes how we do things. Discover the importance of perspective and how this pivotal principle will unlock and unleash your potential as a leader. In this session, Kevin will help you see things differently for your business, your role, and quite possibly the rest of your life.
About Featured Speaker: Kevin Paul Scott
Kevin Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin co-founded the leadership consultancy ADDO, which is Latin for “Inspire.” Kevin works with businesses to develop leaders and build their brands, including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta Braves. Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest, “The Lens of Leadership.” In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the ’40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kevin is a frequent guest on numerous media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He lives with his wife and son in Marietta, Georgia.
Agriculture Session
The Lens of Leadership
Presented by Kevin Paul Scott
February 24, 2019. 7:15 – 7:45 a.m.
The way we view things changes how we do things. Discover the importance of perspective and how this pivotal principle will unlock and unleash your potential as a leader. In this session, Kevin will help you see things differently for your business, your role, and quite possibly the rest of your life.
About Featured Speaker: Kevin Paul Scott
Kevin Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin co-founded the leadership consultancy ADDO, which is Latin for “Inspire.” Kevin works with businesses to develop leaders and build their brands, including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta Braves. Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest, “The Lens of Leadership.” In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the ’40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kevin is a frequent guest on numerous media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He lives with his wife and son in Marietta, Georgia.
Logistics Session
The Lens of Leadership
Presented by Kevin Paul Scott
February 24, 2019. 7:15 – 7:45 a.m.
The way we view things changes how we do things. Discover the importance of perspective and how this pivotal principle will unlock and unleash your potential as a leader. In this session, Kevin will help you see things differently for your business, your role, and quite possibly the rest of your life.
About Featured Speaker: Kevin Paul Scott
Kevin Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin co-founded the leadership consultancy ADDO, which is Latin for “Inspire.” Kevin works with businesses to develop leaders and build their brands, including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta Braves. Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest, “The Lens of Leadership.” In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the ’40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kevin is a frequent guest on numerous media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He lives with his wife and son in Marietta, Georgia.
Food Safety Session
The Lens of Leadership
Presented by Kevin Paul Scott
February 24, 2019. 7:15 – 7:45 a.m.
The way we view things changes how we do things. Discover the importance of perspective and how this pivotal principle will unlock and unleash your potential as a leader. In this session, Kevin will help you see things differently for your business, your role, and quite possibly the rest of your life.
About Featured Speaker: Kevin Paul Scott
Kevin Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin co-founded the leadership consultancy ADDO, which is Latin for “Inspire.” Kevin works with businesses to develop leaders and build their brands, including Chick-fil-A, Coca-Cola, and the Atlanta Braves. Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest, “The Lens of Leadership.” In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the ’40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Kevin is a frequent guest on numerous media outlets, including Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He lives with his wife and son in Marietta, Georgia.
About AFFI
The American Frozen Food Institute is the member-driven national trade association that advances the interests of all segments of the frozen food and beverage industry. AFFI works to advance food safety and advocates before legislative and regulatory entities on the industry’s behalf to create an environment where members’ foods and beverages are proudly chosen to meet the needs of a changing world.
Questions about AFFI-CON?
Please contact the AFFI Conferences Department at (703) 821-0770 or events@affi.com.