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Contact Toggle navigation About Our Team Board of Directors Board of Governors Committees Events & Networking Southern Exposure Southern Innovations Southern Roots R.E.C.I.P.E. Roadshow SEPC Virtual Garden Sponsors Current Sponsors Sponsor Logo Upload Membership Membership Benefits Membership Information Become a Member Education Educational Programs Scholarships Recognition Giving Back Southern Innovations Join us for our annual tradeshow and conference focused on highlighting the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry, from organics and new product developments, to technology and unique brand approaches. Educational sessions led by industry leaders complement our tradeshow, offering an opportunity to hear how to elevate your brand in an increasingly competitive field and receive valuable fact-based data to strengthen and improve your business. And as always, you will have ample time to make new contacts and visit with old friends and colleagues. When Thursday, September 9, 2021 – Saturday, September 11, 2021 Where Savannah Convention Center 1 International Drive Savannah, GA 31421 GET WEATHER | GET MAP | GET DIRECTIONS Register Soon AGENDA Wednesday, September 8, 2021 2:00pm – 5:00pm: SEPC Board of Directors’ Meeting (by invitation only) Location: The Westin – Grand Ballroom B 6:30pm - 10:00pm: BOD & STEP-UPP Dinner (by invitation only) Location: The Olde Pink House Transportation: Trolleys will arrive at the Westin at 6:00pm Thursday, September 9 7:00am – 5:00pm: Registration Location: Savannah Convention Center – Rotunda Booth 8:00am – 5:00pm: Committee Meetings (by invitation only) Location: The Westin – Riverscape A & B 9:00am – 3:00pm: STEP-UPP Culinary Challenge Team Building Experience (by invitation only) Location: Tour of NLaws Produce and 700 Kitchen Cooking School by Kessler 11:00am – 5:00pm: Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors only) Location: Savannah Convention Center – Exhibit Hall A 1:00pm – 4:00pm: SEPC Board of Governors’ Meeting (by invitation only) Location: The Westin – Club Boardroom 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Southern Roots Luncheon (women in produce only) Location: The Westin – Harbor Ballroom 6:30pm – 9:30pm: Welcome Reception Location: The Westin – Harbor Lawn & River Lawn Friday, September 10 7:00am – 12:00pm: Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors only) Location: Savannah Convention Center – Exhibit Hall A 7:00am – 5:00pm: Registration Location: Savannah Convention Center – Rotunda Booth 8:00am – 5:00pm: Committee Meetings (by invitation only) Location: The Westin – Riverscape A & B 8:30am – 9:30am: Educational Session I Location: Savannah Convention Center – Oglethorpe Auditorium 9:45am – 10:45am: Educational Session II Location: Savannah Convention Center – Oglethorpe Auditorium 11:00am – 12:30pm: General Session & Keynote Luncheon Location: Savannah Convention Center – Chatham Ballroom 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Exposition Location: Savannah Convention Center – Exhibit Hall A 5:00pm – 7:00pm: Exhibitor Load-out Location: Savannah Convention Center – Exhibit Hall A 6:30pm – 10:00pm: Chairman’s Dinner Dance Location: The Westin – Grand Ballroom Saturday, September 11 7:00am – 2:30pm: Founders Memorial Golf Tournament Location: The Club at Savannah Harbor Schedule: 6:45am: Departure 7:00am – 8:00am: Breakfast (The Westin – Club Pavilion) 8:00am – 1:00pm: Tournament Play 1:00pm – 2:30pm: Awards Luncheon (The Westin – Club Pavilion) 9:00am – 2:30pm: Sporting Clays Tournament Location: Dorchester Shooting Preserve Schedule: TBD Departure from the Westin 9:00am – 1:00pm: Sporting Clays Tournament 1:00pm – 2:30pm: Awards Luncheon 9:00am – 2:00pm: Local Tour Location: Savannah Historic District Trolley Tour Schedule: 9:15am: Departure from the Westin 9:15am – 12:00pm: Savannah Historic District Trolley Tour 12:00pm – 1:45pm: Lunch at Vic’s on the River 2:00pm: Return to the Westin 3:00pm – 11:00pm: Ultimate Tailgate Experience Location: The Westin – Grand Ballroom REGISTRATION TYPES Prices will increase after September 3, 2021. Please choose your registration type based on the following criteria: Exhibitor: $2,995 Exhibitors may have a total of 8 people in the booth. 4 booth associate registrations are included with booth fees; the 4 additional Booth Associate passes may be purchased for $850 each. Individual: $995 Only registration for one person. This route is for growers, shippers, packers, processors, etc. Spouse: $250 Only registration for one person. This includes access to the following: Welcome Reception, General Session & Keynote Luncheon, Chairman's Dinner Dance, and Ultimate Tailgate Experience. Also, a choice of one (1) Saturday activity (additional fees apply). To keep traffic to a minimum, spouses are not allowed access to the expo floor. Retail*: Complimentary This pass is valid for full-service retail chains that sells food to consumers. Must have at least 10 stores or more. (Buyers with less locations are open to inclusion at the discretion of the council.) Air travel (or travel mileage up to $400 reimbursement) and lodging is provided by SEPC upon request. Air and hotel request forms must be submitted through the registration process before August 13, 2021. Foodservice*: Complimentary This pass is valid for broadline or chain foodservice industry members. Broadline Foodservice: A company that provides food and non-food products to restaurants, cafeterias, industrial caterers and hotels. Chain Foodservice: Includes restaurants, hotels, industrial caterers, cafeterias, and meal box subscriptions companies. Air travel (or travel mileage up to $400 reimbursement) and lodging is provided by SEPC upon request. Air and hotel request forms must be submitted through the registration process before August 13, 2020. Wholesale, Jobber, and Receiver*: Complimentary (exclusions apply) This pass is valid for full-service distributors that provide comprehensive services to retail and foodservice operators. (Does not include buying offices, terminal markets, commission merchants, buying brokers, etc.). Only two (2) members per company. Any additional registrations must register as Individual. Air travel and lodging not included. Press*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required) Press and media attendees must contact Anna Burch ( anna@seproducecouncil.com ) to negotiate trade out agreements. Industry Trade Association*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required) Employees from other industry trade associations (such as PMA, OPN, United Fresh, etc.) must contact David Sherrod ( dsherrod@seproducecouncil.com ) to negotiate trade out agreements. VIP*: Complimentary Registration reserved for Lifetime Achievement Award winners, Lifetime Members, speakers, and other approved attendees. Air travel (or travel mileage up to $400 reimbursement) and lodging is provided by SEPC upon request. * Registration requires approval. Must meet the corresponding criteria listed above to be approved. We reserve the right to provide acceptance or refusal of applicants within the guidelines of the criteria noted above as well as due to budget restrictions and hotel availability. A questionnaire may be required to be completed if further information about the company is needed. Please note, this is an SEPC members-only event. If you are not currently a member in good standing, please sign up for membership now! HOTEL & TRAVEL Note: Links to each hotel will be provided via email after registration is completed. Retail and Foodservice attendees must request hotel & air during the registration process no later than August 13, 2021. Hotel Information The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa 1 Resort Drive Savannah, GA 31421 USA The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, located in Savannah’s historic river district, has been completely renovated to include the amenities you’re looking for with any getaway, romantic adventure or business trip. Conveniently situated next to the Savannah Convention Center with a pa...