Jan 22, 2015

By: Amanda Bond-Thorley, Director of Education, Food Marketing Institute Midwinter 2015

Here’s a breakdown of our upcoming Midwinter Executive Conference by the numbers: 

999         Registered attendees, a record number for this event

201         Retailer or Wholesaler attendees

550         Supporters attending the 2015 FMI Foundation Gala & Industry Awards Dinner

77           Companies participating in Senior Executive Exchanges

13            Industry experts exploring the New Consumer

4              Awards given out including:

  • William H. Albers Industry Relations Award, recognizing the supplier community;
  • GMA Industry Collaboration Leadership Award, recognizing an industry leader who has demonstrated excellence in fostering enhanced collaboration;
  • Herbert Hoover Award, recognizing a leading wholesale or supplier executive for humanitarian service in business; and
  • Sidney R. Rabb Award, recognizing an individual in the supermarket industry who demonstrates excellence in serving the consumer, the community and the industry. 

Future Midwinter Date: January 23-26, 2016

While at the Midwinter Executive Council Conference, join the conversation on Twitter using #NewConsumer and follow @FMI_ORG.