What to Expect at the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Annual Convention

See what’s on tap for the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) Annual Convention, September 16^th-18^th.

The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) Annual Convention is set for smack dab in the middle of September, and it’s promising to be an eventful time. According to the FFVA website, you should attend the convention to “network with your colleagues and connect with our outstanding sponsors,” “hear the latest on issues that are critical to your business,” and relax and enjoy the getaway. See a schedule of events below.

FFVA Annual Convention Schedule

When: September 16-18, 2024

Where: Marco Island, Florida

What:

Monday
September 16, 2024

7:00 a.m.
Fishing Excursion

7:00 a.m.
Florida Specialty Crop Foundation Golf Tournament

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open

3:00 p.m.
Joint Executive/Budget Committee Meeting (closed meeting)

6:00 p.m. 
FFVA Board of Directors Reception (invitation only)

7:00 p.m. 
FFVA Board of Directors Dinner (invitation only)

Tuesday
September 17, 2024

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Registration Open

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
2023-2024 FFVA Board of Directors Meeting
FFVA Membership Meeting (10 a.m.)
2024-2025 FFVA Board of Directors Meeting

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Class 13 Emerging Leader Development Program Session

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
State of the Industry Luncheon*

2:15 – 3:45 p.m.
Issues Forum: Election 2024: What To Watch

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Class 13 Emerging Leader Development Program Wrap-up

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
TPR Inc. Board of Directors Meeting

4:15 – 6:00 p.m.
Florida Specialty Crop Foundation Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Chair’s Welcome Reception

Dinner on your own.

Wednesday
September 18, 2024

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast Keynote*

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Issues Forum: Tales from the Field: A Case Study on Food Safety and Reputation Management

10:30 a.m.
Spouse/Guest Event: Bingo

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Awards Luncheon* (includes ELDP graduation, awards program)

6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Reception

6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Closing Dinner and Entertainment*

*Ticket required.

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