IFDA - Partners Executive Forum

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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, 2020
12:00 - 7:00 p.m. Registration Open
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. MVP Platinum & Gold MVP Event (By Invitation Only)
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sunday Night Meet before You Suite, "A Night of Stars" Event

Monday, January 27, 2020
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Partner Meetings
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. IFDA Happy Hour
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. IFDA Chairman's Dinner (By Invitation Only)

Tuesday, January 28, 2020
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Partner Meetings
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. IFDA Cocktail Reception - A Palm Springs inspired festival

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. - 4:35 p.m. Partner Meetings
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. IFDA Social

*As of 11-1-2019

Registration

Distributor Company Registration

Partner Team Member Registration

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

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