2022 Event Schedule
Business-to-business meetings, professional networking opportunities, and education covering key industry issues.
All AFFI-CON events, unless otherwise noted, take place at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Download the hotel map here to help you navigate the hotel property. All events will be monitored, and non-members and non-registrants will be asked to leave.
*Please note that some AFFI-CON events are only open to AFFI members.
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Morning
8 – 8:30 a.m. CST
AFFI and Food Export USA-Midwest & Northeast Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Orientation – Cumberland G
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
AFFI and Food Export USA Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Meetings – Cumberland L
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST
Registration, Exhibits & The Hub Open – Landmark Ballroom CD
Evening
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. CST
AFFI-CON Women’s Networking Happy Hour – Cotton Bowl
Sponsored by:
5 – 6 p.m. CST
AFFI-CON First-Timers Reception – Reunion A Ballroom
5:30 – 7 p.m. CST
AFFI-CON Welcome Back Reception – Landmark Ballroom CD
Sponsored by:
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Morning
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
AFFI and Food Export USA Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Meetings – Cumberland L
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
Registration, Exhibits & The Hub Open – Landmark Ballroom CD
Afternoon
Noon – 1pm CST
Lunch & Learn: Economic Forecasting and the Frozen Supply Chain with Brian Beaulieu, CEO & Chief Economist, ITR Economics – Landmark Ballroom AB
Sponsored by:
Evening
5:30 – 7 p.m. CST
AFFI-CON Taste of Texas Reception – Landmark Ballroom CD
Sponsored by:
Monday, February 21, 2022
Morning
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
Registration Open – Landmark Foyer
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. CST
AFFI Industry Spotlight Breakfast: A Look at Retail Trends with Sally Lyons Wyatt, Executive Vice President & Practice Leader, IRI – Landmark AB
Sponsored by:
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CST
AFFI and Food Export USA Frozen Food Buyer’s Mission Meetings – Cumberland L
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
Exhibits & The Hub Open – Landmark Ballroom CD
Afternoon
Noon – 1:30 p.m. CST
AFFI Regulatory Affairs Council Lunch & Meeting (Council Members only) – Cotton Bowl
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CST
Associate Member Council Meeting – Cotton Bowl – Room Change from printed schedules
Evening
5 – 8 p.m. CST
Prearranged Networking Dallas Food Tour (Additional fee – can be added during main registration) – TBD
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Morning
8 a.m. – 10 a.m. CST
Registration Open – Landmark Foyer
Afternoon
3:30 – 5 p.m. CST
AFFI-CON Council Meeting (AFFI Members Only) – Cotton Bowl
This schedule is subject to change.
International Buying Missions
Food Export, in conjunction with AFFI, will conduct a Frozen Food Buyers Mission at AFFI-CON 2022. 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.
