APRIL
14-16
Proud Lady Show, American Health and Beauty Aids Institute, Tinsley Park Convention Center, Chicago;
www.ahbai.org, 708.333.8740.
14-17
Annual Meeting and Spring Conference, National Association for Retail Marketing Services, Marriott Starr Pass Resort, Tucson, Ariz.;
www.narms.com, 715.342.0948.
14-18
Annual Convention, Western Association of Food Chains, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu;
www.wafc.com, 323.254.7279.
15-16
Grocery Showcase West, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, Vancouver (British Columbia) Convention and Exhibition Centre;
www.cfig.ca, 416.492.2311.
15-18
FMI/ECRM Winter Holiday Foods EPPS, Scottsdale, Ariz.,
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
16-19
Loss Prevention, Auditing and Safety Conference, Retail Industry Leaders Association, Hilton Anatole, Dallas;
www.retail-leaders.org, 703.841.2300.
18-20
Online Marketing Workshop, National Retail Federation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Fla.;
www.nrf.com, 202.783.7971.
18-20
FMI/ECRM Beer, Spirits & Wine EPPS, Scottsdale, Ariz.,
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
19-20
In-Store Marketing Summit, In-Store Marketing Institute, Hyatt Lodge at McDonald’s Hamburger University, Oak Brook, Ill.;
www.instoresummit.com.
21-25
Annual Meeting, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz.;
www.nacds.org, 703.549.3001.
25-28
Fresh-Cut Expo, International Fresh-Cut Produce Association, Palm Springs Convention Center, Calif.;
www.fresh-cuts.org, 703.299.6282.
26-28
Executives Conference, Food Products Association, Four Seasons Resort, Scottsdale, Ariz.;
www.fpa-food.org, 202.639.5900.
30-May 2
NACSTech, National Association of Convenience Stores, Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn.;
www.nacsonline.com, 703.684.3600.
30-May 2
Retail Executive Conference, National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association, Tempe (Ariz.) Mission Palms Hotel;
www.nfraweb.org, 717.657.8601.
30-May 2
RFID Journal Live, RFID Journal, Disney’s Coronado Resort, Orlando, Fla.;
www.rfidjournal.com, 631.249.4989.
MAY
3-5
Top to Top Executive Business Conference, Independent Food Brokers, Wyndham Hotel, Chicago;
www.narms.com, 888.526.2767.
4-7
Southeastern Retail Bakers Convention, Retail Bakers of America, Hyatt Regency Riverfront, Jacksonville, Fla.;
www.rbanet.com, 703.610.9035.
4-8
United Produce Show, United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.uffva.org, 202.303.3400.
5-8
All Things Organic Conference and Trade Show, Organic Trade Association, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.ota.com, 413.774.7511.
6-8
9th Spring Fancy Food Show, National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.specialtyfood.com, 212.482.6440.
6-8
The FMI Show With Marketechnics, Food Marketing Institute, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.fmi.org, 202.452.8444.
8-11
International Convention and Trade Show, Photo Marketing Association International, Las Vegas Convention Center;
www.pmai.org, 517.788.9287.
15-16
Dairy Cost Accounting Workshop, International Dairy Foods Association, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill.;
www.idfa.org, 202.737.4332.
15-17
The Packaging Summit, Institute of Packaging Professionals, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.;
www.iopp.org, 630.544.5050.
19-22
Annual NRA Show, National Restaurant Association, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.restaurant.org, 202.331.5900.
21-22
Quality Assurance Association Technical Meeting, Sessions on Food Labeling, Wellness Programs, Current Microbial Concerns, Food Security and Consumer Interests;
www.qualityassuranceassociation.org.
22-23
Cultured Dairy Products Conference, International Dairy Foods Association, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis;
www.idfa.org, 202.737.4332.
26-28
National Conference, Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors, Ottawa Congress Centre;
www.ccgd.ca, 416.922.6228.
JUNE
1-5
GM Marketing Conference, General Merchandise Distributors Council, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz.;
www.gmdc.org, 719.576.4260.
3-5
Dairy-Deli-Bake 2007, International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center;
www.iddba.org, 608.310.5000.
4-6
Milk Technology Conference, International Dairy Foods Association, Marriott Denver City Center;
www.idfa.org, 202.737.4332.
4-7
ERI Exchange, Retail Systems Alert Group, Boston Convention and Exhibition Center;
www.retailsystems.com, 617.527.4626.
4-7
U Connect, Uniform Code Council, Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, Fla.;
www.uc-council.org.
6-8
National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry, National Chicken Council, Marriott Savannah Riverfront, Savannah, Ga.;
www.nationalchickencouncil.com, 202.296.2622.
6-11
GMA Executive Conference, Grocery Manufacturers Association, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.;
www.gmabrands.com, 202.337.9400.
11-13
Loss Prevention Conference & Exhibition, National Retail Federation, San Diego Convention Center;
www.nrf.com, 202.783.7971.
12-15
Super Floral Show, Diversified Business Communications, Columbus (Ohio) Center;
www.divbusiness.com, 207.842.5500.
13-15
Paperworld, School, Home and Office Products Association, Los Angeles Convention Center;
www.shopa.org, 937.297.2250.
19-25
Annual Convention and Exposition, Retail Confectioners International, University Hotel and Convention Center, Springfield, Mo.;
www.retailconfectioners.org, 847.724.6120.
20-22
World Food Business Summit, CIES: The Food Business Forum, Pudong Shangri La Hotel, Shanghai, China;
www.ciesnet.com, 301.563.3383.
22-23
Cultured Dairy Products Conference, International Dairy Foods Association, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis;
www.idfa.org, 202.737.4332.
23-26
Marketplace Conference, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Boston Convention Center;
www.nacds.org, 703.549.3001.
JULY
8-10
53rd Summer Fancy Food Show, National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Javits Center, New York;
www.specialtyfood.com, 212.482.6440.
9-11
Leadership Conference, National Turkey Federation, The Madison Hotel, Washington, D.C.;
www.eatturkey.com, 202.898.0100.
13-16
Foodservice Conference, Produce Marketing Association, Monterey (Calif.) Conference Center and Portola Plaza Hotel;
www.pma.com, 302.738.7100.
15-18
Chicken Marketing Seminar, National Chicken Council, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Nev.;
www.nationalchickencouncil.com, 202.296.2622.
17-19
Home Media Expo, Entertainment Merchants Association, Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, Las Vegas;
www.entmerch.org, 818.385.1500.
18-20
Online Merchandising Workshop, National Retail Federation, Loews Coronado Bay (Calif.) Resort;
www.nrf.com, 202.783.7971.
20-22
Natural Marketplace, Natural Products Association, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas;
www.naturalproductsassoc.org, 202.223.0101.
28-30
Annual Meeting and Expo, Institute of Food Technologists, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.ift.org, 312.782.8424.
AUGUST
5-8
Snack, Beverage and Grocery Emerging Growth Channels Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Marriott Tampa (Fla.) Waterside;
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
11-15
Pharmacy and Technology Conference, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Boston Convention Center;
www.nacds.org, 703.549.3001.
14-17
Hair Care Efficient Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Marco Island (Fla.) Marriott Resort;
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
26-29
Personal Care, Baby and Oral Care Efficient Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Marco Island (Fla.) Marriott Resort;
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
SEPTEMBER
7-10
HBC Marketing Conference, General Merchandise Distributors Council, Marriott’s Desert Springs Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, Calif.;
www.gmdc.org, 719.576.4260.
9-11
American Bakery Expo, Retail Bakers of America, Las Vegas Convention Center;
www.rbanet.com, 703.610.9035.
10-13
Summit and Business Exchange, American Wholesale Marketers Association, The Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, Atlanta;
www.awmanet.org, 703.208.3358.
17-19
All Candy Expo, National Confectioner’s Association, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.candyusa.com, 703.790.5750.
23-26
FMI/ECRM Breakfast Foods EPPS, location TBA,
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
26-27
In-Store Marketing Expo, In-Store Marketing Institute, Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.instorexpo.com.
26-27
In-Store Marketing Expo, In-Store Marketing Institute, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.instoremarketer.org, 847.675.7400.
26-28
FMI/ECRM Dairy Deli EPPS, location TBA,
www.ecrm-online.com, 440.498.0500.
27-29
Natural Products Expo East, New Hope Natural Media, Baltimore Convention Center;
www.newhope.com, 303.939.8440.
30-Oct. 2
Executive Leadership Forum, Snack Food Association, Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Fla.;
www.sfa.org, 703.836.4500.
30-Oct. 3
Productivity Plus, Food Marketing Institute, Anatole Hilton Hotel, Dallas;
www.fmi.org, 202.452.8444.
OCTOBER
3-4
Annual Conference, National Chicken Council, The Ritz-Carlton, Arlington, Va.;
www.nationalchickencouncil.com, 202.296.2622.
7-10
International Baking Industry Exposition, American Bakers Association, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.;
www.americanbakers.org, 202.789.0300.
13-16
National Convention, National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association, San Antonio River Center Marriott;
www.nfraweb.org, 717.657.8601.
13-17
Annual Convention, National Community Pharmacists Association, Anaheim (Calif.) Convention Center;
www.ncpanet.org, 703.683.8200.
15-17
Distribution Conference and Expo, American Wholesale Marketers Association, Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, Ga.;
www.awmanet.org, 703.208.3358.
15-17
Pack Expo, Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, Las Vegas Convention Center;
www.pmmi.org, 703.243.8555.
20-24
Fresh Summit, Produce Marketing Association, George P. Brown Convention Center, San Diego;
www.pma.com, 302.738.7100.
21-24
Annual Conference, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia;
www.cscmp.org, 630.574.0985.
24-27
Worldwide Food Expo, International Dairy Foods Association, McCormick Place, Chicago;
www.idfa.org, 202.737.4332.
NOVEMBER
6-9
NACS Show 2007, National Association of Convenience Stores, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta;
www.nacsonline.com, 703.684.3600.
10-12
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Expo, Diversified Business Communications, Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles;
www.divbusiness.com, 207.842.5500.
11-13
Private Label Trade Show, Private Label Manufacturers of America, Rosemont (Ill.) Convention Center;
www.plma.com, 212.972.3131.
12-13
Kosherfest, Diversified Business Communications, Javits Center, New York;
www.divbusiness.com, 207.842.5500.