2008 Private Brands Business Conference Wednesday, October 22 - Friday, October 24, 2008 Hilton Anatole 2201 Stemmons Freeway [map] Dallas, TX 75207-2801

Collaborate on strategies that maximize private brands emerging role in consumer products and retail.

Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) Private Brands Business Conference is a new opportunity for top-level executives from retailer, wholesaler, sales agencies and supplier companies to come together for two intense days of collaborative business planning.

Through pre-scheduled meetings and informal networking, cross-functional teams focus on developing strategies that drive growth, profitability and product innovation.

How It Works:
1. The Private Brands Business Conference offers private meeting rooms for senior retail and supplier executives to discuss long-term, strategic business objectives.

2. Business Conference Private Meetings are hosted by participating supplier companies and are approximately 45 minutes in length, with approximately 15 minutes between meetings.

3. Participating senior executives arrange private appointments directly with each other using FMI’s user-friendly, online scheduling tool.

4. Executive contact list is provided by FMI to facilitate networking and follow up.

Who Should Attend:

Who Should Attend:

RETAILERS/WHOLESALERS
CEO's, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and Directors responsible for private brands:
HBC
Grocery
Frozen
Fresh
Pharmacy
Category Management
Information Technology
Merchandising & Marketing
Supply Chain

SUPPLIERS
CEO's, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and Directors of:
Sales
Brand Management
Supply Chain
Category Management
Customer Development
Account Executives

SALES AGENCIES
CEO’s, Senior Vice President’s, Vice President’s and Directors of:
Sales
Brand Management
Supply Chain
Category Management
Customer Development
Account Executives

Meeting Attire:

Business casual for all Private Brands Business Conference events.

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 07/09/2008
Name	Price
FMI Retailer/Wholesaler Member	$895.00
Non-Member	$895.00
Private Brand Sales Agency	$895.00

Cancellation and Other Policies:

A full refund is granted when a written cancellation is received by Friday, October 10, 2008. A 60% refund is granted if written cancelltion is received before Friday, October 17, 2008. NO refund will granted if notification is received after October 17, 2008. Please notify the registrar of cancellation in writing via fax at 202.220.0830 or email cpratt@fmi.org. All refunds will be processed by Friday, October 31, 2008.

Is Media Allowed?

No

General Hotel Information:

The Hilton Anatole is located at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Hotel reservations must be made directly with Hilton by calling 1.800.Hiltons or calling the hotel directly at 214-748 1200. You will be required to provide GROUP CODE: FMI when making reservations. Room rates: $185 single/double. Reservations must be made prior to Wednesday, October 24, 2008 to receive the special FMI rates. Please contact the hotel directly for the hotel cancellation policy.