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Contact Toggle navigation About Our Team Board of Directors Board of Governors Committees The Council Connection Events & Networking Southern Exposure Southern Innovations Southern Roots Sponsors Sponsor Information Current Sponsors Sponsor Logo Upload Membership Membership Information Join Now Education Educational Programs STARS SEPC Fresh Chefs Scholarships Recognition Giving Back The Southeast Produce Council invites you to our flagship tradeshow and conference, where you’ll see the best products and services the produce industry has to offer from hundreds of exhibitors. Thousands of attendees include foodservice and retail buyers, agricultural leaders, product innovators, and peers who are ready to share ideas and friendship. And there’s never a dull moment with a wealth of educational sessions, keynote speakers, and entertainment! When Thursday, March 6, 2025 – Saturday, March 8, 2025 Where Orlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, FL 32821 USA GET WEATHER | GET MAP | GET DIRECTIONS Registration Opens Mid September ( Note: Exhibitors must complete their registration within the Exhibitor Portal using the link provided via email to the primary contact on file. Select Already Registered” below to modify your registration – add group members, guests, sessions, etc. – and to view attendee list. ) Already Registered AGENDA Wednesday, March 5, 2025 12:00pm – 4:30pm: SEPC Board of Directors’ Meeting (SEPC Board Members only; lunch included) 6:30pm – 9:30pm: VIP Dinner (by invitation only) Thursday, March 6 7:45am – 3:00pm: Tom Page Golf Classic (session purchase required) Schedule 6:45 am: Shuttle departs to the golf course 7:45 am - 8:45 am: Breakfast 9:00 am - 2:00 pm: Tournament Play 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Awards Luncheon 12:00pm – 5:00pm: LINKS ( by invitation only from participating Retail/Foodservice members who facilitate the program with invited Growers and Shippers) 12:00pm – 5:00pm: SEPC Committee Meetings (SEPC Committee Members only) 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Registration Check-In 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only) 6:00pm – 9:30pm: Future Generations Celebration Dinner (by invitation only) Friday, March 7 7:00am – 9:00pm: Registration Check-In 7:00am – 5:00pm : Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only) 7:00am – 8:00am: STARS Breakfast (by invitation only) 8:30am – 9:45am: Educational Session I Refreshments will be served before/between sessions 10:15am – 11:45am: Educational Session II: The Power of Produce 2025 Join us for FMI’s Power of Produce report, which is exclusively unveiled at our Southern Exposure conferences and features a panel of renowned retailers. 12:00pm – 5:00pm: LINKS ( by invitation only from participating Retail/Foodservice members who facilitate the program with invited Growers and Shippers) 12:00pm – 5:00pm: SEPC Committee Meetings (SEPC Committee Members only) 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Southern Roots Luncheon (women in produce only, session purchase required) 12:30pm – 2:30pm: Good Seeds MENtor Program (session purchase required) 2:30pm – 4:00pm: SEPC Board of Governors’ Meeting (SEPC Board of Governors only) 3:00pm – 5:00pm: STARS Fresh Futures (reservation required) 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Next Generation Leadership Academy Networking Session (NGLA participants only) 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Healthy Family Project Reception (by invitation only) 6:00pm – 7:00pm: Retail & Foodservice Reception (by invitation only; Opening Gala session purchase required) Experience early access to our Opening Gala, exclusively available to our valued retail and foodservice attendees, as well as our esteemed gold and silver level sponsors. 7:00pm – 11:30pm: Opening Gala (session purchase required) Saturday, March 8 6:00am – 11:00am: Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only) 8:00am – 4:00pm: Registration Check-In 9:00am – 11:15pm: Keynote Brunch (session purchase required) 11:30am – 6:00pm: Exposition Featuring: Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals Showcase Innovation Stations Refreshment & Relaxation Stations 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Exhibitor Load-out 6:00pm – 10:00pm: Closing Reception (session purchase required) Sunday, March 9 7:00am – 8:30am: Al Finch Memorial Prayer Breakfast We invite SEPC members and family to join us in worship and fellowship on Sunday morning during our SEPC Prayer Breakfast. Coffee and pastries will be served. SPEAKERS Speakers to be Announced Soon! REGISTRATION TYPES 2025 Updated Information Coming Soon! 2024 Listed Prices Below Please choose your registration type based on the following criteria: Exhibitor: $2,995 with a minimum of Bronze Level Sponsorship ( 2024 Booth Space Sold Out!) Exhibitors may have a total of 8 people in the booth. 4 booth associate registrations are included with booth fees; Additional Booth Associate passes may be purchased for $925 each. Exhibitors are required to complete their registration via the Exhibitor Portal . Detailed instructions have been sent to the primary contact on file. Group: $4,000 Includes up to 4 registrations. This route is for growers, shippers, packers, processors, etc. General Attendee: $1,200 Only registration for one person. This route is for growers, shippers, packers, processors, equipment suppliers, transportation/logistics, etc. 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. The last day to book a hotel room or make a request is February 2, 2024 . Any hotel room cancellations after this date will result in a charge of one night’s stay. 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. The last day to book a hotel room or make a request is February 2, 2024 . Any hotel room cancellations after this date will result in a charge of one night’s stay. Wholesale*: 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 will be charged the general attendee fee. Press*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required) Press and media attendees must contact Anna Burch ( anna@seproducecouncil.com ) to negotiate trade out agreements. Charitable Organizations*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required) Employees from charitable organizations, food banks, etc. will be extended up to two (2) complimentary passes to the expo. Ticketed events do not apply. Attendees must contact David Sherrod ( dsherrod@seproducecouncil.com ) prior to registering. Industry Trade Association*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required) Employees from other industry trade associations (such as IFPA, OPN, etc.) must contact David Sherrod ( dsherrod@seproducecouncil.com ) to negotiate trade out agreements. VIP*: Complimentary Registration reserved for Lifetime Achievements Award recipients, Lifetime Members, speakers, and other approved attendees. 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 to SEPC. * Registration requires approval....