2013 Annual Business Conference (ABC)

Attending the Annual Business Conference will drive your business and help build and strenghten your relationship with current and potential trading partners.

Registration

Registration Fees

Retailer/Wholesaler Members

Individual

$895.00
Group Registration (3+ from same company*) $745.00
   
Associate Members (complimentary wih BCS commitment) $0.00

*All registrations must be processed at the same time.

Click here to download the paper registration form.

Current 2013 Attendee List

Cancellation Policy

Please notify registrar by February 22nd, in writing, by email to register@fmi.org or fax 202-220-0830. A refund, minus a $75 processing fee, is granted when a cancellation is received prior to February 22, 2013.  All registrations received after February 22, 2013 are non-refundable.

Housing

The Hilton Anatole is currently SOLD OUT over our dates.  Please see the information below for the Renaissance Dallas.

Please contact Hilton reservations at (800) HILTONS (445-8667) to reserve your accommodations for this event. A block of rooms has been reserved until Monday, February 11, 2013. Be sure to identify yourself as an attendee of the Food Marketing Institute Annual Business Conference (GROUP CODE: ABC) to receive the special conference rate of $199 single/double per night.

Book your room at the Anatole online: Click Here

Overflow Hotel Accomodations

Renaissance Dallas Hotel
2222 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207
(214) 631-2222
Rate: $179.00

A special block has been set up at the Renaissance for 2013 ABC attendees. Please book a standard room at Renaissance Dallas Hotel online by Tuesday, February 19th to recieve the discounted rate of $179 per night.

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