January
GMA Board Meeting, Grocery Manufacturers of America, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
12-15 National Turkey Federation Conference, National Turkey Federation, Hilton New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
13-15 International Housewares Show, National Housewares Manufacturers Association, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
13-15 FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, Food Marketing Institute, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
13-16 NRF 91st National Convention and Exposition, National Retail Federation, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
17-19 PMA Leadership Symposium, Produce Marketing Association, Dallas/Fort Worth Lake Hilton, Dallas,TX
20-22 NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show, National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA
20-22 IMRA Leadership Forum, International Mass Retail Association, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Hotel, Scottsdale, AZ
23-25 NAFEM 2002 Service Managers and Engineering Conference, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, Sol Melia Hotel, Cancun, Mexico
February
1-2 AWMA Expo 2002, American Wholesale Marketers Association, Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX
3-5 FMI Marketechnics, Food Marketing Institute, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
3-6 2002 Loss Prevention Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Double Tree Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
5-8 IMRA Store Operations & Human Resources Conference and Exposition, International Mass Retail Association, Loews Coronado Resort, San Diego, CA
6-8 SRPC Long Range Planning Committee (not open to public), Grocery Manufacturers of America, Grove Isle Resort, Grove Isle, FL
6-8 Retail Advertising Conference (RAC), National Retail Federation, Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL
6-8 Top to Top, Association of Sales & Marketing Companies, The Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage, CA
7-9 POPAI Annual Industry Leadership Conference, Point-of-Purchase Advertising International, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, AZ
11-14 NGA Annual Convention, National Grocers Association/FDI Joint Marketing Conference and Creative Choice Awards, Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
14-16 NCA State of the Industry Convention, National Confectioners Association, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, CA
15-18 United 2002, United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, Orange County Convention Center and the Orlando Peabody Hotel, Orlando, FL
16-19 SNAXPO 2002, Snack Food Association, Marriott Downtown and Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
23-26 NAFEM 2002 Executive Summit, North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
23-27 Western Frozen Food Convention, American Frozen Food Institute, Hyatt Regency, Monterey, CA
24-27 IMRA Logistics 2002, International Mass Retail Association, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, CA
28-March 3 NACS Leadership Assembly, National Association of Convenience Stores, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
March
2-5 Annual Business Conference and Partners Program, Food Distributors International, Wyndham, Anatole, Dallas, TX
3-5 GMA Board of Directors Meeting, Grocery Manufacturers of America, St. Regis, Washington, DC
3-6 RFA Annual Conference, Refrigerated Foods Association, Hyatt, San Antonio, TX
7-10 Natural Products Expo West, New Hope Natural Media, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
11-13 NARMS Spring Conference, National Association for Retail Merchandising Services, Adams Mark Hotel, Jacksonville, FL
11-13 Nutracon, New Hope Natural Media, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
12-13 ASMC/GMA Branding ID Conference, Grocery Manufacturers of America, The Four Seasons, Dallas, TX
12-14 International Boston Seafood Show, Diversified Business Communications, Seafood Business and the National Fisheries Institute, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
13-15 NACS Human Resources, National Association of Convenience Stores, venue pending, Orlando, FL
15-19 AphA 2002, American Pharmaceutical Association, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
15-21 American Bakers Association Annual Convention, American Bakers Association, The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ
18-20 HDMA Marketing Conference, Healthcare Distributors Management Association (formerly the National Wholesale Druggists' Association), Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Orlando, FL
21-24 PLMA Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, Private Label Manufacturers Association, Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ
24-27 FMI Distribution Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Wyndham, Orlando, FL
26-27 Global Beverages Conference, Credit Suisse First Boston, New York, NY
April
2-5 IMRA Loss Prevention, Auditing and Safety Conference and Exposition, International Mass Retail Association, Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX
6-11 WAFC Annual Convention, Western Association of Food Chains, Marriott's Desert Spring Resort, Palm Desert, CA
9-11 Global Retail Technology Forum, Moon Watch Media, Palais Des Congres, Paris, France
10-12 IMRA Marketing Conference, International Mass Retail Association, Hyatt Regency San Antonio on the River Walk, San Antonio, TX
11-13 IFPA 15th Annual Conference and Exhibition, International Fresh-cut Produce Association, Millennium Biltmore Hotel and the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
13-18 IARW Annual Convention and Trade Show, International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, Westin La Cantera, San Antonio, TX
14-16 FMI Pharmacy, Food Marketing Institute, Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, FL
15-16 NEFFA 2002 Exposition, NorthEast Fresh Foods Alliance, World Trade Center, Boston, MA
18-20 POP Marketplace, Point-of-Purchase Advertising International, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
19-21 2002 TGA Convention and Exposition,Tennessee Grocers Association, Opryland Hotel & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
20-23 Annual Meat Conference, Annual Meat Institute, Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX
21-23 FMI Advertising/Marketing Executive Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, Miami Beach, FL
22-24 N@CS.tech, National Association of Convenience Stores, Wyndham Anatole, Dallas, TX
23-25 European Seafood Show and Seafood Processing Europe, Diversified Business Communications, Brussels Convention Center, Brussels, Belgium
27-May 1 NACDS Annual Meeting, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL
May
5-7 The FMI Show, Food Marketing Institute, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
5-7 NASFT Spring Fancy Foods Show, National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
8-11 All Things Organic, Organic Trade Association, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX
15-18 Natural Products Expo Asia, New Hope Natural Media, Hong Kong Convention Centre, Wanchai, Hong Kong
18-21 The NRA Show, The National Restaurant Association, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
19-22 IMRA Annual Convention and Business Development Forum, International Mass Retail Association, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL
21-24 Electronic Entertainment Exposition and Conference, E3, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
22-24 U Connect Conference, Uniform Code Council, Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT
22-25 FMI Financial Executives Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Paradise Point Resort, San Diego, CA
28-29 "World of Private Label" International Trade Show, Private Label Manufacturers Association, RAI Exhibition Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands
31-June 4 GM Marketing Conference, General Merchandise Distributors Council, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
June
1-3 Retail Produce Solutions Conference, Produce Marketing Association, Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center, Monterey, CA
2-4 Dairy-Deli-Bake 2002, International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, Orange County Conference Center, Orlando, FL
2-5 NRF Loss Prevention Conference & Exhibition and Internal Audit Executives Conference, National Retail Federation, Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX
4-6 All Candy Expo, National Confectioners Association, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
4-6 East Pack, Institute of Packaging Professionals, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
7-9 NNFA Marketplace 2002, National Nutritional Foods Association, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
7-10 GMA Executive Conference, Grocery Manufacturers of America, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV
11-13 Natural Products Expo Europe, New Hope Natural Media, RAI International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands
16-19 NACDS Marketplace Conference, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
19-21 World Food Business Summit-46th Congress, CIES, Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, GA
24-27 Retail Systems, Moon Watch Media, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
26-27 Public Affairs Assembly & Thomas Jefferson Awards, Food Distributors International, Food Marketing Institute, National Grocers Association, Washington, DC
27-29 Super Floral Show 2002, Meetings and More, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
July
7-9 NASFT International Food & Convection Summer Show, National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
14-16 PMA Foodservice Conference, Tour & Exposition, Produce Marketing Association, Doubletree Hotel & Convention Center, Monterey, CA
16-18 VSDA Convention, Video Software Dealers Association, venue pending, Las Vegas, NV
17-19 Executive Conference, Association of Sales & Marketing Companies, The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
22-23 Chicken Marketing Seminar, National Chicken Council, Hot Springs, VA
23-25 Joint Unsaleables Management Conference, Grocery Manufacturers of America, Hyatt Newport, Rhode Island, Newport, RI
August
1-3 PMA Floral Leadership Exchange, Produce Marketing Association, Dallas/Fort Worth Lake Hilton, Dallas, TX
10-14 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA
September
8-11 Fall Mindshare Executive Development Conference, National Association for Retail Merchandising Services, Carlson School of Business Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
15-18 FMI Energy and Technical Services Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Bal Harbor, FL
19-21 FDI Midyear Executive Conference, Food Distributors International and National Grocers Association, Fairmont South Hampton Princess, Bermuda
20-24 HBC Marketing Conference, General Merchandise Distributors Council, Marriott Orlando World Center, Orlando, FL
22-24 FMI Human Resources/Training & Development, Food Marketing Institute, Scottsdale, AZ
22-25 NRF Tech, National Retail Federation, venue pending, Chicago, IL
29-Oct. 2 CLM's Management Conference, Council of Logistics Management, Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, CA
October
3-6 Natural Products Expo East, New Hope Natural Media, Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
6-8 RBA's Marketplace 2002, Retailer's Bakery Association, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ
8-10 East Coast Video Show, Video Software Dealers Association, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ
11-15 Fresh Summit, Produce Marketing Association, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
13-16 National Frozen Food Convention, National Frozen Food Association, Sheraton Dolphin, Orlando, FL
14-15 Global CEO Forum, CIES, New York, NY
14-15 GEMCON, Grocery Manufacturers of America, location pending
16-17 National Chicken Council's 48th Annual Conference, National Chicken Council, JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC
20-23 FDI Productivity Conference, Food Distributor's International and National Grocers Association, Atlanta, GA
23-24 EPPA Taste Show and Exhibition, Eastern Perishable Products Association, Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, NJ
24-26 Conference on Worker Health and Safety, American Meat Institute, New Orleans, LA
27-29 Grocery Innovations Canada, Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, Canada
November
3-5 International West Coast Seafood Show, Diversified Business Communication and the National Fisheries Institute, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
3-5 Expo Comida Latina, Diversified Business Communications and International Trade Information, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
9-12 International Hotel/Motel/Restaurant Show, American Hotel & Lodging Association, Hotel Association of New York City and New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
12-15 SPEED 2002 (Store Planning, Energy, Electricity & Design), International Mass Retail Association, Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, TX
12-14 International SHOPA Show, SHOPA (School, Home & Office Products Association), Georgia World Conference Center, Atlanta, GA
17-19 Private Label Trade Show, Private Label Manufacturers Association, Donald E. Stevens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Contact Information
American Bakers Association www.americanbakers.org (202) 789-0300
American Frozen Food Institute www.affi.com (703) 821-0770
American Meat Institute www.meatamsi.org (703) 841-2400
American Pharmaceutical Association www.aphanet.org (202) 628-4410
American Wholesale Marketers Association www.awmanet.org (202) 463-2124
Association of Sales and Marketing Companies www.asmc.org (703) 758-7790
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers www.cfig.ca (416) 492-2311 or (800) 387-0175
CIES www.ciesnet.com (301) 563-3383
Council of Logistics Management www.clm1.org (630) 574-0985
Credit Suisse First Boston www.csfb.com (212) 325-2000
E3 www.e3expo.com (508) 875-EXPO
Eastern Perishable Products Association www.eppainc.org (201) 288-5454
Efficient Foodservice Response www.efi-central.com (703) 532-9400 ext. 228
Food Distributors International www.fdi.org (703) 532-9400
Food Marketing Institute www.fmi.org (202) 452-8444
General Merchandise Distributors Council www.gmdc.org (719) 576-4260
Grocery Manufacturers of America www.gmabrands.com (202) 337-9400
Healthcare Distribution Management Association (formerly National Wholesale Druggists' Association) www.healthcaredistribution.org (703) 787-0000
IH/M&RS International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show www.ihmrs.com (914) 421-3206
Institute of Packaging Professionals www.iopp.org (702) 893-9090 or (800) 859-9247
International Boston Seafood Show www.bostonseafood.com (207) 842-5599
International-Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association www.iddba.org (608) 238-7908
International Fresh-cut Produce Association www.fresh-cuts.org (703) 299-6282 International Mass Retail Association www.imra.org (703) 841-2300
Moon Watch Media www.moonwatchmedia.com (617) 527-4626 ext. 128
National Association for Retail Merchandising Services www.narms.com (888)52NARMS or (715) 342-0948
National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT)
www.specialty-food.com (212) 482-6440
National Association of Chain Drug Stores www.nacds.org (703) 549-3001
National Association of Convenience Stores www.cstorecentral.com (703) 684-3600
National Chicken Council www.eatchicken.com (202) 296-2622
National Confectioners Association www.candyusa.org(703) 790-5750
National Fisheries Institute www.nfi.org (703) 524-8880
National Frozen Food Association www.nffa.org (717) 657-8601
National Grocers Association www.nationalgrocers.org (703) 516-0700
National Housewares Manufacturers Association www.housewares.org (847) 292-4200
National Nutritional Foods Association www.nnfa.org/conventions (949) 622-6272
National Restaurant Association www.restaurant.org (202) 331-5900 or (800) 256-5013 National Retail Federation www.nrf.com (800) NRF-HOW2 or (202) 783-7971
