FMI | FMItech

FMItech at Midwinter promotes conversations, explorations and private exchanges to enhance your technology strategy.

We bring together FMI Midwinter attendees focused on technology, e-commerce and automation strategies to create actionable next steps.

Tech Exchanges

Explore the best technology strategies with retailers & wholesalers. Technology partners host virtual business suites through the Strategic Executive Exchange (SEE) program, for 45-minute appointments.

Tech Talks

Virtual round table panels exploring technology-related topics with bite-size presentations. Each session will host four to five technology companies addressing core central themes including digital/e-commerce, automation, customer engagement, and optimization from unique vantage points.

All registered FMI Midwinter attendees are welcome to watch Tech Talks.

Tech Sessions

Our tech-focused education sessions will keep you in the know, shed light on upcoming trends and prepare you for the future in tech, as it pertains to the food industry.

How Tech Exchanges Work

Participants are expected to be senior-level decision-makers whenever possible.

45-minute meetings are pre-arranged over the Midwinter dates.
44 possible individual appointments over six days.
Meetings can be held between the suite occupant and retailers or manufacturer participants.
FMI will facilitate the scheduling process but cannot guarantee confirmed appointments.
Each company is responsible for securing its appointments and setting each meeting agenda using the FMI SEE Scheduler.
Manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and technology partners will host meetings in private, virtual suites.

Retailers & Wholesalers

Complimentary participation with Midwinter registration.
Technology suppliers and service providers host virtual suites.

Cost
No additional fee from FMI Midwinter registration.

R/W Commitment Form

Product Suppliers
(Food Manufacturers)

Complimentary participation with Midwinter registration.
Technology suppliers and service providers host virtual suites.

Cost
No additional fee from FMI Midwinter registration.

Product Supplier Commitment Form

Technology Service Providers

Complete commitment form.
Once form is verified, you'll gain access to the FMItech scheduler to make up to 44 appointments.
You may also apply for one Tech Talk, a virtual roundtable for idea-sharing on your tech topic of choice.
- Non-commercial idea sharing, only.
- Tech Talk proposals are reviewed and limited, we recommend you submit commitments early.
Companies may elect to participate only in Tech Exchanges or only in Tech Talks, however, pricing remains the same.

Cost

$6,995 (includes one virtual suite and one Tech Talk)

Technology Service Provider Commitment Form

Have questions about eligibility, membership, or the program? Contact Peter Collins, senior director, industry relations and development (202.220.0737). Not a member? There may be opportunities through our Taste of FMI program.