Annual Convention & Expo
attendee Information
december 1-3, 2026
Kalahari convention center | Wisconsin dells
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Member Rate:
Full Show: $225
Wednesday Only: $150
Non-Member Rate:
Full Show: $350
Wednesday Only: $275
Convention Schedule
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Tuesday, December 1
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM > Exhibitor Move-in
4:00 - 6:00 PM > Exhibitor Preview Party
8:30 - 10:00 PM > Volcano Lounge Networking Party
Wednesday, December 2
8:00 - 9:00 AM > Keynote Speaker
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM > Show Floor is Open
9:30 AM - 3:45 PM > Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM > Lunch
12:30 PM > Prize Drawings
4:00 – 5:00 PM > Free Beer & Wine
4:30 PM > Prize Drawings
5:00 - 6:00 PM > Chairman's Reception
5:00 - 6:00 PM > Silent Auction
8:30 - 10:00 PM > Cigar Lounge
Thursday, December 3
8:00 - 9:00 AM > Bloody Mary Bar
8:00 - 9:30 AM > Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 AM > Annual Meeting
9:30 - 10:30 AM > Keynote Speaker
10:30 - 11:00 AM > Prize Drawings
11:00 AM > Exhibitor Tear Down
Featured Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
Workplace safety
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Panel- TBD
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The OSHA Inspection Process- Dave Schwoerer, Endpoint Solutions
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Strengthening Safety Across Your Workforce- Chad Desanto, Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
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Cost Control in an Automating Plant, HUB International
Breakout Sessions
Food safety
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Foreign Material Inspection: Mitigation Strategies for Your Product- Jack Hurley, Midwest Business Development Manager, FlexXray
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Sanitary Design Basics- ChemStation
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Never Trust, Always Verify- Ben Miller, The Acheson Group
Breakout Sessions
human resources
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Labor Market Trends Update- Laurie Hyllberg, Vice President, and Jon Wise, Kinsa Group
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HR Panel Discussion- Ronnie Grow, Jr., Senior HR Partner, Tyson Foods; Jessica Moon, Fermented Food Holdings
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When the Conversation Gets Tough: Practical Skills for HR and Plant Leaders, Avi Olitzky, Olitzky Consulting Group
Breakout Sessions
operations & Process Improvement
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From Data Chaos to Better Decisions: Practical AI Use Cases for Food Processors- Cameron Bergen, CEO and Founder, Mode40
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Operational Excellence & Process Improvement- Anthony Shibata, Partner in Technology Consulting, Wipfli
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Automation in Warehouse- Steel King
Breakout Sessions
environmental & Policy
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What's Next in Environmental & Sustainability Regulation: CA SB 54, Recycling Laws, & EPR- Leah Ziemba, Partner, Michael Best
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AFV Annual Meeting: Federal Policy & Regulatory Update- Denise Bode & Patrick Firth, Constitution Partners
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Food Policy Across the Country: Traceability, State Labeling Laws & More- Amy McConkey, Senior Director of State Affairs, Consumer Brands Association