The Future Leaders eXperience curriculum, developed in partnership with Root, is based on their interactive Compass leadership program. Completing the Future leaders eXperience – a multi-session online course over a period of four months – enables participants to earn the Food Retail Leader Certificate. 

• Kick-Off: April 29, 2027
• Session 1: May 13, 2027
• Session 2: May 27, 2027
• Session 3: June 10, 2027
• Session 4: June 24, 2027
• Session 5: July 8, 2027
• Session 6: July 22, 2027

• Course Completion Deadline: August 12, 2027

Leaders will select to attend either the AM or PM session for all seven sessions: 

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET  OR  3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

In addition to the live group sessions, Future Leaders will be required to complete pre-session and post-session activities, including viewing videos, completing workbook readings, starting discussions, submitting assignments, taking quizzes and completing evaluations.  These pre- and post-session activities can be completed from a personal or work computer at times that are convenient for the leader. 

• Access to a computer and a high-speed internet connection. 
• Current web browser. Future Leaders eXperience will support the latest versions of Chrome (preferred), Safari, Firefox and Edge. 
• Current version of Zoom downloaded onto your personal or work computer, and access to be able to use Zoom from this device during each live session. 
• An external or integrated webcam, microphone, speakers and headphones.
• Access to paper and writing utensils to take notes and complete some activities.
• Motivation to transform as a leader! 

• Access to an Outlook calendar to receive Future Leaders eXperience session appointments and deadline reminders.
• Access to a printer and paper should the leader choose to print their workbook or any other course materials. 

Future Leaders eXperience registration rates: 

• Retailer/Wholesaler/Product Supplier – Group of 10 or more = $879/person  
• Retailer/Wholesaler/Product Supplier – FMI Member (individual) = $989/person  
• Associate Member = $1,099/person 
• Non-Member = $1,649/person
• First-Time (last 5 years) Company Discount – Group of 10 or more = $769
• FMI Conference Attendee (Discount for individuals who have previously attended an FMI conference) = $879 

Upon the successful completion of all the required activities in the Future Leaders eXperience by the course completion deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on August 12, 2027, learners will earn their Food Retail Leader Certificate that can be shared with their employer and professional networks on LinkedIn or other social platforms. 

If you need to cancel your registration, please email the registrar at register@fmi.org by April 9, 2027. A refund of the registration fee, minus a $75 processing fee (plus a 3% surcharge for credit card payments), is available if the request is received by April 9, 2027. No refunds will be issued after this date. 

Substitutions of existing registrations are permitted prior to the Cancellation & Substitution Deadline of April 9. Registered attendees cannot be substituted after this date. Please review the Cancellation Policy for information on cancelling a registration. To substitute one registrant with another, please contact register@fmi.org by April 9, 2027.

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