2016 Annual Business Conference (ABC)

Participation | Chairman's Club | Important Dates

Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) Annual Business Conference is an opportunity for top-level executives from retailer, wholesaler, sales agencies and CPG supplier companies to come together for three intense days of collaborative business planning. This meeting is exclusive to FMI retail and wholesale member companies, FMI CPG Associate Members and their sales agency partners.

PARTICIPATION

Online Scheduler Link (must have a registered username and password to access)

To participate in the Annual Business Conference please fill out and return the COMMITMENT FORM.

As part of your company's commitment and program fee, you will receive a private suite to host confidential, one-on-one 45-minute meetings with key retailer and wholesaler executives. Using the FMI scheduling tool, you will be able to request and accept appointments with participating retail and wholesale companies.

In addition, your company receives complimentary registration for all your company executives.

Check out the Retailer/Wholesaler and Supplier companies already committed to the 2016 Annual Business Conference (as of August 2nd).


CHAIRMAN'S CLUB

Open to all who participate in the Annual Business Conference. Continue your business in this relaxed networking lounge over breakfast, lunch and afternoon cocktails and refreshments. Business center services, airline check-in and boarding pass printing will be available.

Interested in Sponsoring?  See the sponsorship opportunities available


IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

April 15, 2016 Commitment Forms due from CPG Supplier companies indicating company commitment
June 28, 2016 Online Scheduler Opens
September 18-21, 2016 Annual Business Conference
JW Marriott, Chicago, IL

 

 

 

 

 

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