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Sessions (48)

Retail Produce Tour (Separate Registration Required) (Room Meet Curbside, Hall B-1 Entrance)

18 Oct 17
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Offers an insider's look at what's new in merchandising, packaging, technology and fruit and vegetables. Expect to walk away with plenty of... More...

SOLD OUT - Women's Fresh Perspectives Leadership Breakfast (Separate Registration Required) (La Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom C)

19 Oct 17
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Speaker(s): Amy Robach ; Kevin Coupe ; Shannon Huffman Polson
Center for Growing Talent by PMA is hosting this leadership breakfast providing industry members with an opportunity to build meaningful relationsh... More...

Innovation@work (Room Hall D Lobby)

19 Oct 17
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Get a glimpse of what tomorrow holds in the Innovation@work area — the destination for the freshest ideas, the newest products and services, ... More...

CANCELLED - Workshop Series I: The New Normal: The Merging of Online Retailing with Brick and Mortar

19 Oct 17
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Global Connections

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED For more information, please see the session titled "The Innovation Conversation: Resonance & Relevance... More...

Workshop Series I: Avoiding a Produce Transport Meltdown (Room 211-213)

19 Oct 17
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Science and Technology

Speaker(s): Dr. Drew McDonald ; Dr. Stephen Neel ; Jim Gorny ; Patrick Brecht
The global fresh produce and perishables industry supply chain depends on efficient and effective transport of all types. Learn ways to avoid a pro... More...

Workshop Series I: Moving Floral Forward: A Glimpse into the Global Floral Market (Room 206-207)

19 Oct 17
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Floral

Speaker(s): Arnold Kloostra ; Elaine Griffin ; Kasey Cronquist ; Lauren Scott ; Traci Adams
The global floral industry is in dramatic transition, as consumer trends, online purchasing, and demand for convenient products continue to change ... More...

Workshop Series I: The Innovation Conversation: Resonance & Relevance in an Uncertain Retail World (Room 208-210)

19 Oct 17
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Global Connections

Speaker(s): Kevin Coupe ; Tom Furphy
Twenty-first century change often has the effect of giving business leaders – even the most forward-looking ones – a kind of intellectu... More...

Workshop Series I: Top Talent: Attracting Diverse Candidates (Room 220-221)

19 Oct 17
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Speaker(s): Colette Shannon ; Kate Dowling ; Laura Gleason ; Logan McCollum ; Michael Jackson
It’s no surprise that organizations with a diverse global workforce are better positioned to drive innovation and foster creativity. But how ... More...

Brunch General Session - State of the Industry (Room Great Hall)

19 Oct 17
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker(s): Cathy Burns
In the State of the Industry presentation, Cathy will explore a number of ideas from inside and outside the produce and floral industries that have... More...

Workshop Series II: Changing Governments, Changing Trade (Room 217-218)

19 Oct 17
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Global Connections

Speaker(s): Ambassador Darci Vetter ; Doug Grant ; José Antonio Gomez Bazan Antonio Gomez Bazan ; Richard Owen
The role of trade policy will continue to shape our industry in this era of globalization. This came into more focus the past year with voter decis... More...

Workshop Series II: Emerging Supply Chain Technologies: Game Changers or Toy of the Month? (Room 211-213)

19 Oct 17
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Science and Technology

Speaker(s): Drew Zabrocki ; Ed Treacy ; Ken Lund ; Mark Palamountain ; Mikelea Kelley
If you’ve read articles on Elon Musk and renewable energy, Blockchain, Uber Freight and GDSN but you aren’t exactly sure what they are ... More...

Workshop Series II: Great Teams + Great Culture = Peak Performance (Room 220-221)

19 Oct 17
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Speaker(s): Evan Kelsay ; Julie Krivanek ; Kristen Diver ; Michael Burchell ; Steve Campbell
The best companies know how to leverage the people, climate and energy of their organizations to achieve peak performance. They empower leaders to ... More...

Workshop Series II: How Evolving Color Trends Influence the Floral Landscape (Room 206-207)

19 Oct 17
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Floral

Speaker(s): Leatrice Eiseman
Learn about the constantly evolving landscape of color across current and future seasons from the world-renowned authority on color, Pantone LLC. D... More...

Workshop Series II: Transparency Trends (Room 208-210)

19 Oct 17
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Global Connections

Speaker(s): Jordan Rost ; Michael Jackson
It’s no secret that consumers are focused on transparency when purchasing products resulting in rapid growth for cleaner, simpler and more na... More...

Workshop Series III: From Harvest to Vase: Thriving in a Rapidly Changing Floral Landscape (Room 206-207)

19 Oct 17
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Floral

Speaker(s): Becky Roberts ; Debora Coleman ; Drew Zabrocki ; Marco van Zijverden
Consumer demand and advances in technology continue to drive innovative solutions across the floral landscape. From e-commerce and sophisticated su... More...

Workshop Series III: Going Straight to the Source: Addressing the Growing Demand for Organic Produce (Room 217-218)

19 Oct 17
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Global Connections

Speaker(s): Jeff Brown ; Matt Seeley ; Oleen Smethurst
Gone are the days when organic produce could only be found in health food stores. As consumers continue to drive the demand for organic fruits and ... More...

Workshop Series III: How Influencer Marketing Can Help Grow Your Business (Room 208-210)

19 Oct 17
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Global Connections

Speaker(s): David Nour
In case you’ve been living under a rock, pop culture is influencing everything from fashion to produce and in today’s marketing toolkit... More...

Workshop Series III: Technological Disruption Has Arrived: Cut-and-Paste Genomics and Computers that Learn (Room 211-213)

19 Oct 17
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Science and Technology

Speaker(s): Bob Whitaker ; Kristen Rainey ; Neal Gutterson
From the transistor to the PC, every generation has a technology that changes the rules of the game. As new technology is emerging from all areas, ... More...

Workshop Series III: The Power of the Employee Experience: Culture, Engagement and Beyond (Room 220-221)

19 Oct 17
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Speaker(s): David Dye ; Deborah Neff
The future of work is upon us. Advances in digital technologies, coupled with a more diverse, remote, and educated workforce, demand a new approach... More...

Emerging Leaders Program Capstone and Graduation (Room 214)

19 Oct 17
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Emerging Leaders Program Capstone and Graduation Center for Growing Talent by PMA wraps up this year's program with a capstone course and gr... More...

Fresh Ideas in Action Reception (Room 243-245)

19 Oct 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Connect with other attendees following the education sessions to exchange ideas and sample recipes from the top 10 finalists in the Sensory Experie... More...

Young Professionals Reception (Complimentary ticket required) (Hilton Riverside, Riverside Rooms)

19 Oct 17
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Young Professionals Reception (Complimentary ticket required}  Center of Growing Talent by PMA invites young professionals under 35 years o... More...

Chair's Invitational Reception (Ticket required) (Room Mardi Gras World - La Mansion)

19 Oct 17
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
A private gathering of produce and floral industry leaders, including PMA and Center for Growing Talent by PMA Board of Directors and campaign dono... More...

Welcoming Reception (May require separate registration) (Room Mardi Gras World - Float Den)

19 Oct 17
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Attendees and exhibitors enjoy good company and great conversation while connecting with the people and personalities that compose this dynamic ind... More...

5K - Race for Talent (Room Crescent Park - French Market District)

20 Oct 17
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Join Center for Growing Talent by PMA for their annual 5K Race for Talent and get a great start to your morning with a 3.1-mile walk/run. Race ... More...

SOLD OUT - Floral Buyer Roundtables (Separate registration required) (Room 208-210)

20 Oct 17
7:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Similar to speed-dating, this unique opportunity matches floral suppliers and retailers according to criteria provided in pre-meeting applications.... More...

Breakfast General Session - Illuminating a Future of Possibilities (Room Great Hall)

20 Oct 17
7:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Brian David Johnson
With so many advances in artificial intelligence, the internet of things, smart cities, intelligent environments, and autonomy on land, sea, and ai... More...

Exposition (Room Halls B1-H)

20 Oct 17
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
With more than 19,500 attendees from 60+ countries and 1,000 exhibitors, the Fresh Summit exposition is where contacts are formed, trends are revea... More...

Floral Networking Reception (Room 220-222)

20 Oct 17
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Floral

Industry leaders, innovators and new shining stars all converge for networking, story sharing and business building. Plus, see who is chosen as the... More...

Global Connections Reception (Room 217-219)

20 Oct 17
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Global Connections

Designed to foster business relationships that transcend borders, this reception attracts attendees from throughout the global supply chain.  More...

Industry Talent Reception (Room 225-227)

20 Oct 17
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Industry Talent (Powered by CGT by PMA)

Industry Talent Reception Stop in and learn how Center for Growing Talent by PMA, a charitable organization, is attracting bright new talent, d... More...

New PMA Member Reception (Invitation Only) (Room 223)

20 Oct 17
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
New PMA Member Reception (Invitation Only) The PMA Membership Committee hosts this reception to help new members connect with other members and ... More...

Science & Technology Reception (Room 215-216)

20 Oct 17
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Science and Technology

Exchange ideas and insight into the latest food safety issues and technological advances that are reshaping the industry and impacting all segments... More...

Breakfast General Session - Mastering Innovative Creativity (Room Great Hall)

21 Oct 17
7:45 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Dan Thurmon
In today’s landscape, if an organization is standing still, it’s moving backward. Success depends on embracing change, surpassing limit... More...

Exposition (Room Halls B1-H)

21 Oct 17
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
With more than 19,500 attendees from 60+ countries and 1,000 exhibitors, the Fresh Summit exposition is where contacts are formed, trends are revea... More...

Exhibitor Lounge (Rivergate Room)

21 Oct 17
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tearing down your booth on Saturday night? Join us in the Exhibitor Lounge! Relax, recharge, and get updates on the return of empties while y... More...