2010 Midwinter Executive Conference Sunday, January 24 - Tuesday, January 26, 2010 The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes 4040 Central Florida Parkway [map] Orlando, FL 32837-7662

The FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is an extraordinary opportunity for networking and discussion. This invitation-only event attracts food industry leaders for an outstanding program that addresses the major challenges and opportunities ahead.

Midwinter is the only meeting of the year that brings together top executives of retail, wholesale and supplier companies of all sizes representing the entire scope of the food and grocery products industry. If you are looking for networking, an open sharing of ideas, and a compelling agenda addressing the issues shaping our collective future, Midwinter is designed specifically to meet your needs.

This meeting is by invitation ONLY

Strategic Executive Exchanges (S.E.E. Meetings)
The Strategic Executive Exchange Program is designed for CEO and senior level executives to discuss strategic business issues and opportunities affecting their business and consumers. Participating companies are strongly encouraged to bring thier senior management teams to provide an atmosphere of strategic business collaboration with trading partners and to ensure a robust dialogue.

S.E.E. appointments will be held at the J.W. Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes next door to the Ritz Carlton, Grande Lakes. If your company is interested in participating, please contact Charmaine Wiggins at cwiggins@fmi.org.

Related Web Pages and Sites:
FMI Midwinter 2010
Online Housing Reservations

Related Files:

2009 Final Participant List

Midwinter Postcard

Sponsorship Information

Strategic Executive Exchange (SEE) Information

Golf Information - Retailers

Golf Information - Suppliers

Registration Includes:

All business sessions, breakfast on conference days and evening receptions.

Who Should Attend:

Senior executives of retail supermarket and wholesale companies and industry trading partners.

Meeting Attire:

Daytime attire: business/resort casual
Evening attire: jacket or suit for men; cocktail attire for women
Spouse Luncheon: Resort/smart casual

Cancellation and Other Policies:

The Midwinter Directory will reflect the information you provided on your registration form or entered online. This information will include your name, title, company address and phone number as it appears in your confirmation letter. Please take a minute to proof this information carefully for accuracy. If a change is needed, please notify Suzanne George at sgeorge@fmi.org or fax to (202)220-0830 immediately. The deadline for Directory edits is December 21, 2009.

Please be advised that your Midwinter registration fee is non-refundable after December 21, 2009. Refund of the registration fee, minus a $75 processing fee, will be made for any cancellation if received in writing by December 21, 2009. Because of the firm commitments of conference arrangements, FMI can not refund the registration fee for any registrations or cancellations received after December 21, 2009.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes

General Hotel Information:

Housing reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please book online using the link above or call 1-800-542-8680.

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: January 20, 2010
Latest Checkout-out Date: January 28, 2010
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: December 28, 2009
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes:
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837-7662

Travel Information:

The closest airport to the 2010 Midwinter Executive Conference is Orlando International Airport (MCO).