SCHEDULE
Schedule is subject to change
Sunday, April 30 |
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| 12:00 – 5:00pm | Golf (Additional fee) Join the QBE and LPGA players’ rank when you play a round at Tiburón Golf Club, home to two Greg Norman-designed courses. Additional fee includes the cart fee, range balls, green fees, boxed lunch, and taxes. |
Monday, May 1 |
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| 10:00 am – 4:30pm | Introduction to Flavors Workshop Access a wealth of information about flavors, including insights into the regulatory and labeling issues that drive the sector. Whether you are a new professional who seeks an informed understanding of how flavors are developed; you have a procurement or supply chain role within the industry and want to learn more about the flavors that comprise your business; or you want to brush up on your general knowledge of flavors and grow your industry network, this is a workshop you don’t want to miss. Learn More. |
| 5:30 – 6:00pm | First Time Attendee & New Member Reception (Invitation only) If you are new to FEMA or attending the ALC for the first time, join this reception to meet key association leaders and mingle with other flavor professionals new to the ALC and FEMA community. Includes an open bar. |
| 6:00 – 7:30pm | Welcome Reception Kick off your time in Naples by reconnecting with colleagues and meeting new players in the industry as you enjoy hors-d’oeuvres and an open bar at this outdoor lawn reception. |
Tuesday, May 2 |
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| 8:00 – 9:00am | Networking Breakfast Enjoy delicious fare while networking with fellow attendees. |
| 8:00 – 9:00am | Morning Yoga (Guest program) Start your day with an energizing instructor-led outdoor yoga class. Limited space is available. |
| 9:00 – 9:15am | BREAK |
| 9:15 – 9:30am | President’s Address Discover how to make the most of the week’s exciting program and hear about crucial association initiatives and achievements from the FEMA President, Suzanne Johnson of McCormick & Company. |
| 9:30 – 10:30am | Keynote Speaker Brendan Foley, President and Chief Operating Officer, McCormick & Company |
| 10:30 – 10:45am | BREAK |
| 10:45 – 11:45am | Flavorist Panel Dolf DeRovira, President & CEO, Flavor Dynamics, Inc. Joan Harvey, SVP General Manager, Flavor Division, Bell Flavors & Fragrances Martin Ongteco, Vice President, Flavor Creation, ADM / WILD Flavors Jenifer Augelli, Sr. Flavorist II, Taste & Wellbeing, T&W Creation Innovation at Givaudan Consider how has the role of flavorists evolved in the past twenty years. What does the future look like? What will be the impact of artificial intelligence and new technologies? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you hear directly from this panel of flavorist and other industry representatives. |
| 12:00 – 1:30pm | Awards Lunch Hear about extraordinary accomplishments within the association and celebrate your peers during this buffet lunch. |
| 1:30 – 1:45pm | BREAK |
| 1:45 – 2:45pm | Craving Clarity: Decoding Consumer Mindsets & Food Choices Silvia Dumitrescu, Interim CEO at the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Learn about the top findings from the 2022 Food and Health Survey, gaining a current snapshot of Americans’ perceptions and behaviors when making food-related decisions. This presentation will provide key insights into the minds of consumers, ranging from their definition of “healthy” to the most highly sought-after benefits of food. Additionally, participants will learn about the factors that shape purchasing decisions, such as label preferences, adoption of new diets and eating patterns and the growing influence of environmental sustainability. Lastly, you will gain insights into new questions asked in the soon-to-be-released 2023 survey, which is now in its 18th year! |
| 2:45 – 3:00pm | BREAK |
| 3:00 – 3:45pm | The Supply Chain Crisis: Unpacking the Disruption of the Past and Navigating the Path Ahead Frank Hoffman, Associate Director, Global Intelligence & Analytics Consulting, S&P Global Market Intelligence Explore supply chain issues impacting the food industry from a macro perspective that examines trade trends, China’s impact, and other influences. |
| 3:45 – 4:15pm | The Society of Flavor Chemists Legacy Project Cathianne Leonardi, Senior Flavorist, The Coca-Cola Company |
| 6:00 – 9:00pm | “Havana Nights” Dinner Reception Enjoy Havana cuisine, an open bar, refreshing mojitos, freshly rolled cigars, live music, and a beer burro at this open-air function. We encourage attendees to dress casually and to fit the theme if they so desire. |
Wednesday, May 3 |
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| 8:30 – 10:00am | Breakfast & Speaker: The Big Deal about Big Data Paul Zikopoulos, Future Trends Expert and VP of Technology Group Skills Vitality & Enablement, IBM Stay informed while fueling up for the day – discover the framework to unpack Big Data and how it’s being used across industries to transform the norm. Zikopoulos will provide an enhanced understanding of Big Data and how companies can use it in transformative ways. |
| 10:00 – 10:15am | BREAK |
| 10:15 – 11:00am | Green Drives Green: Sustainability for Profitability, Resiliency, & Impact Mike Troupos, Vice President, Foresight Management The pressure for sustainability is multi-faceted and rapidly increasing; it comes from investors, policies, and consumers. Historically, it’s been viewed as an obstacle – we would argue it’s your greatest opportunity. In this session, Foresight Vice President, Mike Troupos, will clarify sustainability terminology, unpack industry-specific trends, and shed light on how sustainability provides an opportunity for marketplace differentiation and profitability. He will cover how to build a value-driven sustainability strategy that lowers operating costs, increases sales, and builds a more resilient company. |
| 11:00 – 11:30am | Annual Business Meeting (Members only) |
| 11:30 – 12:00pm | FEMA Discussion: Industry Hot Topics (Members only) Gain expert perspective on industry issues and leave the ALC with the freshest insights. |