2013 Future Connect
Registration
Online Registration is now closed!
We are only accepting onsite registrations now. Feel free to download the Registration Form and bring with you.
Registration location is at the Peabody Registration Desk:
Monday, April 29th – 12 noon – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 30th – 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, May 1st – 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION RATES
FMI Retailer/Wholesaler Member $795
FMI Associate Member $1295
Non-Member $1595
GROUP ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (GAP) RATES
(10 or more from the same company)
FMI Retailer/Wholesaler Member $545
FMI Associate Member $895
Non-Member $995
Please click here to download the GAP Commitment Form. Please submit completed forms or questions to Debbie Stewart by email to DStewart@fmi.org or by fax: 202-220-0830.
STORE TOURS
Store Tours – Monday, April 29 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm – $125
Contact register@fmi.org if you have questions about registration or the Group Advantage Program (GAP).
Housing/Travel
The Peabody Orlando is the location for the 2013 FutureConnect Conference. The hotel is a masterpiece of contemporary design and luxurious décor and furnishings. As one of only two Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond hotels in the entire city, our luxury accommodations match world-class lodging with a convenient setting, located in the heart of Orlando's world-renowned attractions, performing and visual arts. The grandeur of this Orlando luxury hotel must be experienced first-hand. Soaring marble halls, stately palm trees, cascading waterfalls, exotic orchids, priceless art and artifacts, combine to form the perfect backdrop.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Update 4/19/2013: The Peabody Orlando is currently experiencing a sold-out situation and has very limited availability over some nights. If The Peabody does not have availability over your preferred dates, please check availability at one of the alternate hotel options listed below.
The Peabody Orlando
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Note: All guest rooms are 100% non-smoking
Check-in Time: 3:00 p.m. (local time)
Check-out Time: 12:00 p.m. (local time)
Hotel Rates:
Superior King or Superior Double Room: $199 Single/Double
(Room types include One King bed or Two Double beds, subject to hotel availability)
Each additional guest, above double occupancy in a guestroom, will be subject to a $20 charge. No charge for children 18 years and under accompanied by an adult.
Please Note: An optional Hotel Service Fee of $9.00 plus tax per room, per night entitles registered guests to unlimited local and 800- calls, use of The Peabody Athletic Club, two bottles of water per day, two I-Ride tickets per room per day, morning lobby coffee service, shoe shine service, and high-speed Internet access for one guest. The Hotel Service Fee is optional for FutureConnect guests and will be offered at check-in.
RESERVATION DETAILS
Reservation Cut-off Date: April 1, 2013
*Hotel reservations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis only. FMI cannot guarantee the discounted conference rate or hotel availability after the cut-off date, but we urge you to make reservations as soon as possible as the FMI room block and/or hotel may sell-out prior to this date.
Phone-in Housing Reservations: 800-732-2639 toll-free or 407-345-4488 local
(Reference “FUTURECONNECT” to receive the reduced conference rate)
On-line Housing Reservations: Click here to make hotel reservations online. If you need additional assistance, please call 800-732-2639.
Group Housing Reservations: Need assistance reserving 10 or more guest rooms? Please click here to download a Group Housing Reservation Form.
HOTEL CANCELLATION & CHANGES
The hotel must receive notice of hotel cancellations or changes no later than 72 hours prior to your arrival in order to receive a refund of your room deposit. All hotel changes, substitutions, and/or cancellations must be made directly with the hotel.
*Please Note: One (1) night room & tax deposit is required to secure a hotel reservation. Hotel rates do not include sales tax (currently 12.5%) and surcharges (currently 1%, taxable). The hotel requires a credit card to guarantee reservations, as well as an arrival and departure date. Your credit card will be charged for your room deposit immediately upon completion of your reservation. Hotel reservations are accepted on a first-come, first served basis, including requests for specific room types. All hotel changes, substitutions, and/or cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. Please note that in order to have a reservation in the group room block, you must register for the FMI FutureConnect Conference. FMI reserves the right to review the conference room block and remove those individuals who have not registered for the conference. One (1) hotel reservation per registered delegate will be accommodated. The hotel reservation should be made under the corresponding registered delegate’s name to avoid confusion. The hotel will add an early departure fee of one night’s room and tax to any guest who checks out of the hotel prior to the guest's reserved check-out date. Guests wishing to avoid an early departure fee should advise the hotel prior to or at check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
ALTERNATE HOTEL OPTIONS
(Please contact The Peabody Orlando first to check availability.)
Rosen Plaza Hotel
9700 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 996-9700 or (800) 627-8258
Located across International Drive from The Peabody Orlando, approximately 5-minute walk.
Rate: Standard Room $115.00 plus tax per night (as of 4/8/2013)
Reference “Food Marketing Institute” to receive discounted rate
FMI cannot guarantee hotel availability. Reservations are subject to the hotel’s current availability and rates. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 996-9840 or (800) 204-7234
Located across International Drive from The Peabody Orlando, approximately 8-minute walk.
Rate: Standard Room $135.00 plus tax per night (as of 4/8/2013)
FMI cannot guarantee hotel availability. Reservations are subject to the hotel’s current availability and rates. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
The Peabody Orlando is located approximately 11 miles or 15-20 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Taxis are available at the airport and cost approximately $32-$40 one way to the hotel. Car service can also be arranged through the hotel, please contact the hotel’s concierge desk at (407) 352-4000 for more information.
Valet parking is available at The Peabody Orlando at a rate of $24 per room per day. Self-parking is available at $16 overnight.
FMI has arranged for discount shuttle transportation between the Orlando International Airport and the Peabody Hotel. Future Connect attendees receive round-trip transportation for 26 dollars. Click HERE (https://secure.mearstransportation.com/Default.asp?referrer=437156546) to make your reservation online. You may also download and print this FORM and follow the instructions once you arrive at the airport.
Central Florida maintains a comfortable average annual temperature of 72 degrees and a mostly dry climate from October to May.
CONFERENCE ATTIRE
The conference dress code for Future Connect is resort business casual. For men, this means khaki pants or slacks, polo shirts, button down shirts, and sport coats optional. For women, slacks or skirts, nice tops, and casual dresses are appropriate. For the Monday night opening party, jeans are also appropriate. The average daytime temperature can be in the mid-eighties; mid-sixties in the evening. Meeting rooms can get chilly, so we recommend that you dress in layers.
Local Area
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