Partners Executive Forum

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.

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Agenda At A Glance

Sunday, January 27
Sunday Night Social featuring the IFDA Partner of the Year
The opening networking event is a great opportunity to catch up with peers and trading partners before top-to-top meetings begin. The evening also features recognition of the IFDA Partner of the Year.

Monday, January 28
IFDA Partners Program Meetings
50-minute meetings on the hour with trading partners. A reception follows Partner Meetings with dinner on your own.

Tuesday, January 29
IFDA Partners Program Meetings
50-minute meetings on the hour with trading partners. A reception follows Partner Meetings with dinner on your own.

Wednesday, January 30
IFDA Partners Program Meetings
35-minute meetings with ten minutes between meetings.

Registration

Distributor & Manufacturer Registration for the 2019 Partners Executive Forum is now available on-site only. 

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

Hotel & Destination

Accommodations

The Walt Disney World Swan provides an outstanding location for this top-to-top event. The property includes numerous meeting rooms and spacious suites for IFDA Partner meetings, an easy to navigate floor plan, business center, and a nearby digital print facility. While all forum meetings and events take place at the Swan, the overall resort includes both the Swan and Dolphin facilities.

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