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2023 Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference

Mar 19 (5pm) - Mar 22, 2023 (12am US/Eastern)
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, FL

The FMI Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience provides an opportunity for loss prevention, risk management, workplace safety and crisis management professionals in the food retail industry to network and collaborate on all aspects of protecting people, reputation, and property.

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Shares Insights on NOP's Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule

Mar 27, 2023 (1pm - 2pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released its National Organic Program (NOP); Strengthening Organic Enforcement final rule on January 19, 2023. The final rule, which requires compliance by March 19, 2024, makes various changes that affect certified operations, certifying agents, and the NOP. Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. as she provides helpful insight and timelines about the final rule.

FMI and TPOP Workplace Violence Preparedness for Food Retailers: The Crisis After the Crisis: Being Prepared For the Post Incident Response

Mar 28, 2023 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

If the unthinkable happens and your organization experiences an active shooter incident, are you prepared for what happens next? Businesses become crime scenes, victims and families need special care, and careful communications must be crafted for various audiences including the media. Waiting until a crisis occurs is not the right time to start planning for the crisis. This webinar covers the essential planning that every business must put in place *before a crisis occurs* and highlights a number of critically important decisions.

Shopper Loyalty in the Digital Age. Hard to Win, Easy to Lose

Mar 29, 2023 (12pm - 1pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

In this conversational webinar, Incisiv, FMI and Loyal Guru will discuss the findings of the study and dig deep into areas of grocery loyalty and the digital experience. Join us as we discuss: How has digital adoption changed shopper loyalty. What do shoppers want in grocery loyalty programs. What capabilities do grocers need to improve their loyalty execution. What are the top challenges facing grocers in loyalty execution.

Getting Market Ready for Gene Edited Food Products

Mar 30, 2023 (11am - 12pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Learn about the Responsible Use of Gene Editing platform developed by the Center for Food Integrity with input from FMI, seed companies, consumer groups, and food industry representatives to provide information and promote transparency surrounding the employment of new food technology.

2023 Future Leaders eXperience: An Online Education Program

Apr 20 - Jun 29, 2023
Online

Future Leaders is the industry's premier training program for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers, designed to bridge the gap between your company's present and future success with new leadership development.

2023 Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference

May 21 (12am) - May 23, 2023 (4pm US/Eastern)
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, LA

The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.

Nonfoods Event: Engaging Shoppers from Impulse to Loyalty

Jun 13 (3pm) - Jun 15, 2023 (12pm US/Eastern)
FMI Conference Center
Arlington, VA

Nonfood leaders are coming together for an interactive and immersive event focused on a shopper’s transition from impulse to loyalty within nonfoods categories such as, general merchandise, household and health and beauty care. Attendees will access a collective experience diving into the innovative mindset needed to compete and stay relevant in today’s dynamic marketplace. This invitation-only business conference is carefully curated to bring together a select group of food retail professionals to include product suppliers, wholesalers and retailers.

2023 Legal Regulatory and Compliance Conference

Jul 16-18, 2023
The Chateaux Deer Valley
Park City, UT

The FMI Legal Conference is designed for the legal leadership of the retail and wholesale food industries, including general counsel, corporate counsel and invited retained counsel, as well as other corporate executives involved with legal issues. -Food Safety and Supplier Verification -Trends in Food Labeling and Litigation -Crisis Management CLE Credits will be awarded for this conference, pending state approval.

2023 FreshForward

Aug 8-10, 2023
Hilton Denver City Center
Denver, CO

FreshForward is an exclusive executive-level event that brings together C- suite executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with their supplier and third party provider partners in the fresh foods supply chain to explore the future of fresh at retail. Expect a series of high-level strategic discussions and thought leadership presentations promoting interaction and collaboration among attendees.

2023 Annual Business Conference (ABC)

Sep 10-13, 2023
Gaylord Texan Resort
Grapevine, TX

The Annual Business Conference (ABC) provides a tremendous opportunity for CPG suppliers to interact with their retailer/wholesaler trading partners.

2023 Energy and Store Development Conference

Oct 2-4, 2023
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD

Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.

2024 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 18-21, 2024
Marco Island, FL

The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.

2024 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 18-20, 2024
Nashville, TN

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2024 Energy and Store Development Conference

Sep 23-26, 2024
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Baltimore, MD

Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.

2025 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2025
Marco Island, FL

The Midwinter Executive Conference is FMI's signature, invitation-only annual gathering that attracts more than 1,000 senior-level executives in the food retail marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers and manufacturers, to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses. Supplier partners quality for at least 2, and up to an unlimited amount of invitations, depending on their level of membership.

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