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Overview

IFDA’s annual signature event is the must-attend executive level meeting for distributors looking to maximize growth of their foodservice channels. Curated for the top level of foodservice executives, the IFDA Partners Executive Forum is the optimal intimate setting for strategic discussions between foodservice distributors and manufacturers.

“IFDA PARTNERS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MEETINGS WE PARTICIPATE IN ANNUALLY, ALIGNING OUR GOALS WITH VALUED PARTNERS FOR THE COMING YEAR.” - MIKE SWEET, PRESIDENT, BEN E. KEITH

A PERSONALLY TAILORED, CONCIERGE-DRIVEN EVENT

The Partners Executive Forum facilitates the meetings that will accelerate your business objectives. In three days, company teams may hold 30+ meetings to discuss goals, objectives, and strategies to improve your bottom line. IFDA is there every step of the way with tools and best practices insights to help you prepare and follow-up for maximum productivity and success.

From start to finish IFDA provides the tools, atmosphere and support distributors need to make the cost of their time and investment in the Partners Executive Forum. The event schedule provides a variety of opportunities for peer networking in small and large group settings.

Click on the graphic on the right to learn more about the Top 10 Reasons to Attend Partners Executive Forum.

Agenda At A Glance

Sunday, January 26
Noon - 6:30 p.m. IFDA Central/Registration/Member Services Open
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Platinum & Gold MVP Event
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday Night Meet before You Suite: A Night of Stars

Monday, January 27
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. IFDA Central/Registration/Member Services Open
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Partner Meetings (50-minute meetings starting on the hour)
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday Night Happy Hour: Grab a quick drink before your head off to dinner
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. IFDA Chairman's Dinner (by invitation only)

Tuesday, January 28
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. IFDA Central/Registration/Member Services Open
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Partner Meetings (50-minute meetings starting on the hour)
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Social Event: PEFella - a Coachella festival inspired event

Wednesday, January 29
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. IFDA Central/Registration/Member Services Open
7:45 a.m. - 4:35 p.m. Partner Meetings (35-minute meetings with 10 minute breaks)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A Fond Farewell Happy Hour: Say goodbye to PEF 2020

Registration

Distributor Company Registration

Please Note: Partner team registration opens in October

Questions? Contact Jodee Hunt at IFDA at (703) 962-9938 or by email.

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