May

4-7 The FMI Show Plus Marketechnics, Food Marketing Institute, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.

5-7 NACSTech, National Association of Convenience Stores, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas.

5-7 United Fresh Marketplace and United FreshTech, United Fresh Produce Association, Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas.

13-14 Dairy Cost Accounting Workshop, International Dairy Foods Association, Embassy Suites Hotel O’Hare, Rosemont, Ill.

13-15 European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit 2008, World Trade Group, Swissôtel Düsseldorf, Germany.

13-15 The Packaging Summit, Institute of Packaging Professionals, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.

17-20 NRA Annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, National Restaurant Association, McCormick Place, Chicago.

18-20 Financial Executive Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix.

20-21 Cultured Dairy Products Conference, International Dairy Foods Association, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis.

24-26 National Conference, Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors, Victoria (British Columbia) Conference Centre.

27-28 PLMA’s World of Private Label International Trade Show, Private Label Manufacturers Association, R.A.I. Exhibition Centre,
Amsterdam.

30-June 3 GM Marketing Conference, Global Market Development Center (GMDC), Orlando (Fla.) World Center Marriott.

June

1-3 Dairy-Deli-Bake 2008, International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

1-5 Executive Leadership Development Program, National Grocers Association, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.

3-4 Milk Technology Conference, International Dairy Foods Association, Hilton Salt Lake City Center.

5-7 Sustainability Summit, Food Marketing Institute, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis.

6-9 GMA Executive Conference, Grocery Manufacturers Association, The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.

8-11 ASHP Summer Meeting and Exposition, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle.

9-12 U Connect, GS1 US, Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas.

15-17 Healthy Living Foods Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Adolphus Hotel, Dallas.

15-17 Sustainability Summit, Food Marketing Institute, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

17-20 Super Floral Show, Diversified Business Communications, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.

18-19 Healthy Foods International Expo and Conference, Supermarket News/New Hope Natural Media, Dallas Convention Center.

18-20 World Food Business Summit, CIES: The Food Business Forum, International Congress Centre, Munich,
Germany.

19-21 Midyear Industry & Technology Issues Conference, American Society for Automation in Pharmacy, Seaview Marriott, Galloway, N.J.

19-23 RCI Convention and Industry Exposition, Retail Confectioners International, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

22-25 Spring Confectionery Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Marriott Tampa (Fla.) Waterside Hotel & Marina.

23-25 Loss Prevention Conference & Expo, National Retail Federation, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.

24-26 Home Media Expo, Entertainment Merchants Association, Palms Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.

25-27 The Organic Summit, New Hope Natural Media, St. Julien Hotel, Boulder, Colo.

28-July 1 Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Institute of Food Technologists, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.

28-July 1 Marketplace Conference, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, San Diego.

29-July 1 Summer Fancy Food Show, National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Javits Convention Center, New York.

July

13-16 Beer/Wine/Spirits Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton, Ga.

17-19 Natural Marketplace, Natural Products Association, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas.

19-23 A Bold New World Annual Meeting, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago.

20-22 Chicken Marketing Seminar, National Chicken Council, Westin Hilton Head Island (S.C.) Resort.

25-27 Foodservice Conference and Exposition, Produce Marketing Association, Portola Plaza Hotel and Monterey (Calif.) Marriott Hotel.

27-30 Snack, Beverage & Grocery Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler, Ariz.

August

17-20 Hispanic, International & Specialty Foods Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Chandler, Ariz.

23-27 Pharmacy & Technology Conference, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, San Diego Convention Center.

September

5-8 HBW (Health, Beauty, Wellness) Marketing Conference, Global Market Development Center (GMDC), JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix.

7-10 Energy & Technical Services Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Orlando, Fla.

8-10 RFID World, United Business Media, MGM Grand Casino & Resort, Las Vegas.

8-11 Summit and Business Exchange, American Wholesale Marketers Association, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas.

14-16 Human Resources/Training & Development Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Marriott Monterey (Calif.) Hotel.

21-23 American Bakery Expo, Retail Bakers of America, Atlantic City (N.J.) Convention Center.

24-26 11th Americas Food and Beverage Show, World Trade Center Miami, Miami Beach (Fla.) Convention Center; www.americasfoodandbeverage.com; 305.871.7910.

October

1-2 Annual Conference, National Chicken Council, The Fairmont, Washington, D.C.

4-7 NACS Show 2007, National Association of Convenience Stores, McCormick Place, Chicago.

5-8 Annual Conference, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Colorado Convention Center, Denver.

6-8 ProductivityPLUS Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis.

11-14 National Convention, National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association, San Diego Marriott Marina.

11-15 NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition, National Community Pharmacists Association, Tampa (Fla.) Convention Center.

12-14 Distribution Conference and Expo, American Wholesale Marketers Association, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh.

15-18 Natural Products Expo East, New Hope Natural Media, Boston Convention and Exposition Center.

19-21 Retail Store Development Conference, Food Marketing Institute, Hilton San Diego Resort.

19-23 Candy Annual Planning Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Renaissance Atlanta Downtown.

19-23 Global Food Marketplace, SIAL International Food and Beverage Exhibitions, Paris Nord Exhibition Centre.

24-27 PMA Fresh Summit, Produce Marketing Association, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.

26-28 PCMA Annual Meeting, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, Nev.

28-29 Cultural Food Los Angeles: All Asia Food and Expo Comida Latina, Diversified Business Group, Los Angeles Convention Center.

November

9-12 Ice Cream Efficient Program Planning Session, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing, Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center.

9-13 Pack Expo International, Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, McCormick Place, Chicago.

11-12 Cultural Food New York: All Asia Food, Expo Comida Latina, Kosher Fest, Diversified Business Communications, Javits Convention Center, New York.

13-14 In-Store Marketing Expo, In-Store Marketing Institute, Las Vegas Convention Center.

16-18 PLMA 2008 Private Label Trade Show, Private Label Manufacturers Association, Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago.

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