2012

March 1-3

Tampa, FL

Conference Schedule


Thursday March 1, 2012
Southern Exposure 2012 Opening Day Golf Tournament at Lake Jovita Golf Club

9:00 a.m Golf check in Marriott Waterside Lobby
*Note motor coaches will depart the Marriott Waterside Hotel promptly at 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Golf registration and lunch.
12:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Golf Tournament
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Awards Dinner
 
Friday March 2, 2012
7:00 a.m. Field Tour Check in Marriott Lobby
*Note motor coaches will depart the Marriott Waterside Hotel promptly at 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Educational Field Tours
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk is Open Tampa Convention Center
8: 00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set Up West Hall Tampa Convention Center
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Produce for Kids Reception Meeting Rooms 8-10 Marriott Waterside
 (by invitation)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sponsors VIP Reception Florida Salons I-IV Marriott Waterside (by invitation)
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. “Hollywood's Golden Era” Gala Opening Party Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Waterside Hotel (ticket required)
 
Saturday March 3, 2012
6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibitor Set Up West Hall Tampa Convention Center
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Desk is Open Tampa Convention Center
8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Educational Workshop I Produce Traceability Rooms 13-14 Tampa Convention Center
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Educational Workshop II How Food Bloggers Are Influencing Produce Consumers Rooms 15-16 Tampa Convention Center
10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Keynote Brunch (ticket required) Ballroom B Tampa Convention Center
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exposition West Hall Tampa Convention Center
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move Out
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Closing/Farewell Reception at the Marriott Waterside Hotel Patio (ticket required)