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ALOHA!

We are thrilled to invite you to SEPC’s flagship conference, Southern Exposure, taking place March 6-8, 2025, at the beautiful Orlando World Center Marriott. This year, our theme is inspired by the warm and inclusive spirit of Hawaii, encapsulated in our tagline ~ PRODUCE MEANS FAMILY. Just as ohana means family in Hawaiian culture, we believe that our produce community is a family who supports and uplifts one another. This year, we are also celebrating the significance of family meals and the importance of eating together.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Engaging Educational Sessions: Gain insights from industry leaders and experts.

  • Vibrant Trade Show: Explore the latest products and innovations in our expansive exhibit hall.

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, partners, and professionals in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

  • Hawaiian-Themed Events: Enjoy festive gatherings, delicious cuisine, and island-inspired entertainment.

  • Family Meals Focus: Learn about the benefits of family meals and how they can strengthen bonds and improve well-being.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of our produce family – sharing knowledge, building relationships, and celebrating our collective successes over shared meals. Register now to secure your spot and be part of an unforgettable experience. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms and the spirit of aloha!

When

Thursday, March 6, 2025 – Saturday, March 8, 2025

Where

Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
USA

 

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(Current membership status is required to participate in all SEPC programs and events.

To modify a registration that has already been approved, select “Already Registered” below to add group members, guests, sessions, etc. and to view the attendee list.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

  • 7:00am – 2:00pm: NGLA Session (NGLA program participants only)
    • Location: St. Louis
  • 12:00pm – 4:30pm: SEPC Board of Directors' Meeting (SEPC Board Members only; lunch included)
    • Location: New York & New Orleans
  • 6:00pm – 10:00pm: VIP Dinner (by invitation only)

Thursday, March 6

  • 6:30am – 2:30pm: Tom Page Golf Classic (session purchase required)
    • Schedule
      • 5:45 am: Shuttle departure from Convention Center Entrance
      • 6:30 am - 7:15 am: Breakfast
      • 7:30 am - 1:30 pm: Tournament Play at Champions Gate Golf Resort
      • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Awards Luncheon
  • 8:00am – 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)
    • Location: Magnolia 19 & 20
  • 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Registration Check-In
  • 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only)
    • Location: Cypress, Sabal, & Sago Ballrooms
  • 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)
    • Location: Cypress, Sabal, & Sago Ballrooms
  • 7:00am – 8:00am: STARS Breakfast (by invitation only)
    • Location: Magnolia 13-14
  • 8:00am – 9:30am: Educational Session I  The Chef Jeff Project: Changing Lives Through The Power of Food
    • Location: Canary & Royal Ballroom
    • Refreshments will be served before/between sessions
  • 10:00am – 11:30am: Educational Session II: The Power of Produce 2025
    • Location: Canary & Royal Ballroom 
    • 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)
    • Location: Magnolia 19 & 20
  • 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Southern Roots Women's Luncheon (women in produce only, session purchase required)
    • Location: Grand Ballroom 7B+1-3
  • 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Good Seeds MENtor Program (session purchase required)
    • Location: Grand Ballroom 7A
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm: SEPC Board of Governors' Meeting (SEPC Board of Governors only)
    • Location: New Orleans
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: STARS Fresh Futures (reservation required)
    • Location: Magnolia 13-14
  • 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)
    • Location: Crystal Ballroom
    • 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)
    • Location: Crystal Ballroom

Saturday, March 8

  • 6:00am – 11:00am: Exhibitor Booth Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only)
    • Location: Cypress, Sabal, & Sago Ballrooms
  • 8:00am – 4:00pm: Registration Check-In
  • 9:00am – 11:15pm: Keynote Brunch (session purchase required)
    • Location: Crystal Ballroom
  • 11:30am – 6:00pm: Exposition
    • Location: Cypress, Sabal, & Sago Ballrooms
    •  Featuring:
      • Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals Showcase
      • Innovation Stations
      • Refreshment & Relaxation Stations
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm: Exhibitor Load-out
    • Location: Cypress, Sabal, & Sago Ballrooms
  • 6:30pm – 9:30pm: Closing Reception (session purchase required)
    • Location: Fairway Terrace & Pool Deck

Sunday, March 9

  • 7:00am – 8:30am: Al Finch Memorial Prayer Breakfast
    • Location: New York & New Orleans
    • 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.
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Celebrity Keynote Speaker

Bethany Hamilton

Professional Surfer, Motivational Speaker

Bethany Hamilton's Bio

 

Platform Point Speaker 

David Fikes

Executive Director

FMI Foundation

David Fikes' Bio



Southern Roots Women's Luncheon Speaker

Dominique Dawes

Olympian, Owner

Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies

Dominique Dawes' Bio



Good Seeds MENtor Program Speaker

Jason Brown

Man of Faith, Former Professional Athlete, Community Advocate

Jason Brown's Bio



SEPC University Educational Session Speakers

Educational Session I

Chef Jeff Henderson

Award-winning Chef, New York Times bestselling Author, Philanthropist, Television Personality

Chef Jeff's Bio

 

Educational Session II: The Power of Produce 2025

Rick Stein

Vice President of Fresh Foods

FMI

Rick Stein's Bio

 

Anne-Marie Roerink

President

210 Analytics

Anne Marie Roerink's Bio

2025 Listed Prices Below

Please choose your registration type based on the following criteria:

Exhibitor: $3,395 with a minimum of Bronze Level Sponsorship (2025 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 $1,050 each. Exhibitors are required to complete their registration via the Exhibitor Portal. Detailed instructions have been sent to the primary contact on file.

Group: $4,600

Includes up to 4 registrations. This route is for growers, shippers, packers, processors, etc.

General Attendee: $1,350

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. This does not include ticketed event fees. Any additional registrations will be charged the general attendee fee as well as any ticketed event fees.


*Registration requires approval at least two weeks prior to each conference. 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.


Press*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required)

Press and media attendees must contact Anna Burch ([email protected]) to negotiate trade out agreements.


Charitable Organizations*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required)

This registration is reserved for employees of SEPC Cares charitable partners as well as employees of other pre-approved SEPC member organizations who are recognized as 501(c)(3).

Only two (2) members per company. This does not include ticketed event fees. Any additional registrations will be charged the general attendee fee as well as any ticketed event fees.


*Registration requires approval at least two weeks prior to the conference. Applicants must meet the corresponding criteria listed above to be approved. We reserve the right to accept or refuse applicants within the guidelines of the criteria noted above as well as due to budget restrictions and hotel availability. A questionnaire is required to be completed to begin the approval process for charitable organization establishment.


Industry Trade Association*: Complimentary (trade out agreement required)

Employees from other industry trade associations (such as IFPA, OPN, etc.) must contact David Sherrod ([email protected]) 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. 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!


Note: Retail and Foodservice attendees must request hotel and air during the registration process. All other attendees will receive the hotel booking link in a confirmation email after completing registration. The last day to book a hotel room or make a request is January 31, 2025. Any hotel room cancellations after this date will result in a charge of one night's stay.

Hotel & Convention Center Information

Orlando World Center Marriott
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821


Hotel Links are included within conference registration confirmation emails.

Gather together at this stunning 200-acre Orlando resort, where our attendees can connect in over 500,000 square feet of flexible event spaces indoors and out.

Experience the magic at Orlando World Center Marriott, the best waterpark hotel in Orlando, near Walt Disney World®. Splash into our Orlando, Florida, hotel's water wonderland, which includes 7 thrilling water slides, a 575-foot lazy river, poolside cabanas and more! Play 18 holes on our championship golf course and rejuvenate in our Orlando resort spa. Treat your palate in the 10 dining outlets of our hotel in Central Florida, including world-class Italian cuisine and Mikado Japanese Steakhouse. Find it all during your stay in our hotel in Orlando, FL, along with shuttle service to nearby Walt Disney World and Disney Springs, included in the resort fee.


With so much to do, Visit Orlando's team is here to help you plan your extended stay. CLICK HERE to unlock offers from Orlando's theme parks, attractions, shows, tours, and more! Before purchasing any tickets, be sure to check the expiration dates and possible block out dates. Some tickets are only valid for the current year (until December 31, 2024), so it may be necessary to wait until next year to purchase tickets for 2025 dates.


WARNING: Potential scammers may try to phish for hotel rooms. Hotel rooms should ONLY be reserved and confirmed by either using the links provided via email or by contacting the individual hotel directly.

In the past, SEPC has received reports about brokers contacting members to book hotel reservations. These brokers falsely imply they are affiliated with show management and secure full or partial prepayment for hotel rooms from member companies. Please note, that we have no affiliation with any of these room brokers. Please do not provide them with any details of your reservation and do not give them your credit card or any personal information.

Exhibitor Information

Booth Size: 10' x 10'


Includes:

  • 8' Pipe and Drape
  • 3' Pipe and Drape
  • (1) 6' x 30" Skirted Table
  • (2) Plastic Side Chairs
  • (1) Wastebasket
  • (1) ID Sign


Exhibitor Move-In:

  • Thursday, March 6, 2025 – 1:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Friday, March 7, 2025 – 7:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 6:00am – 11:00am


Exhibition Hours:

  • Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 11:30am – 6:00pm


Exhibitor Move-Out:

  • Saturday, March 8, 2025 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm


**Exhibitors MUST NOT begin to break down booths until 6:00 pm on Saturday!**

Sampling Guidelines:




Exhibitor Toolkit


Through our valued partnership with AGS Expo Services, the exhibitor toolkit information is now available! Your Welcome to Online Ordering email from [email protected] will provide access to your online hub and exhibitor kit.

 


Booth Decorating Contest

Got a booth idea embracing our theme – Produce Means Family? Decorate your Hawaiian-inspired booth on Saturday at the expo for our booth decorating contest!!!

Three of the best decorated booths will receive a prize of one of the following AMEX gift cards:

  • 1st place: $1,000
  • 2nd place: $500
  • 3rd place: $250



CLICK HERE TO VIEW EXHIBITOR FLOORPLAN

Booth # Company Name
538 3 Star Produce
932 AC Foods- Suntreat
608 Alderman Farms Sales Corp.
316 Allen Lund Company, LLC
324 Alpine Fresh, Inc.
638 Alsum Farms & Produce
423 Altar Produce, LLC
631 Always Fresh Farms
431 Anthony Vineyards, Inc.
628 Ark Foods
739 Avocados from Mexico
440 Awe Sum Organics, Inc. 
624 Ayco Farms
707 B&W Quality Growers
303 Bailey Farms, Inc.
828 Baker Farms
111 Bako Sweet
514 Bard Valley Natural Delights
224 Bay Baby Produce
308 Beachside Produce, LLC
818 Bee Sweet Citrus, Inc.
302 BelleHarvest
116 Berry Fresh, LLC
714 Bland Farms
208 Bluewater Farms
318 Bobalu, LLC
704 Bolthouse Fresh Foods
436 Booth Ranches, LLC
619 Borders Melons East
600 Bostock New Zealand
119 Bottomley Farms
816 Braga Fresh
841 BrightFarms
225 Browning and Sons, Inc.
531 C&B Farms, Inc.
925 C&S Family Farms
309 Calavo
406 California Giant Berry Farms
322 California Table Grape Commission
337 Capespan North America
835 CarbAmericas, Inc.
641 Castle Rock Vineyards
738 Catania Worldwide
414 Central American Produce (CAPCO Farms)
508 Chelan Fresh
520 Chestnut Hill Farms
506 Chiquita Brands
301 Church Brothers Farms
405 Cibo Vita, Inc.
500 City Roots
321 Classic Harvest
420 Clear Springs Packing, LLC
808 CMI Orchards
906 Coast Tropical
936 Coastline Family Farms
329 Colombia Avocado Board
632 Consalo Family Farms
402 Continental Fresh
609 Coosaw Farms
122 Coosemans Worldwide
331 Corbett Brothers Farms
903 Cornerstone Produce Group, LLC
825 Cottle Strawberry Nursery, Inc.
124 Crunch Pak, LLC
623 Crystal Valley Foods
317 Dandrea Produce
215 Dave's Specialty Imports
719 Del Fresco Pure
411 Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
741 Divine Flavor, LLC
403 DLJ Produce
928 Dole Food Company
916 Driscoll’s
737 Duda Farm Fresh Foods
937 Eagle Eye Produce
824 EarthFresh
536 East Coast Fresh - FreshPoint
304 Ecoripe Tropicals
529 Equifruit
940 EXP Group, LLC
931 F&S Fresh Foods
120 Family Tree Farms
206 Farm Direct Supply
203 Farm Fresh Direct
807 Farm Fresh Produce
404 Farm-Wey Produce
923 Feek Family Citrus
223 FirstFruits Farms/Applewood Fresh Growers 
740 Flavor 1st Growers & Packers
802 Florida Classic Growers, Inc.
905 Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
616 Florida Specialties, LLC
523 Four Seasons Produce, Inc.
633 Fowler Farms
421 Fowler Packing Company
722 Fresh Express
430 Fresh Gourmet Company
629 Fresh Innovations, LLC/ Yo Quiero! Brands
705 Fresh Solutions Network, LLC
428 Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc.
541 Fresh Taste Produce USA
214 Freshline Produce, LLC
907 Freshouse/Hapco Farms
810 Freshway Produce
216 Freska Produce International
709 Frey Farms
804 Frieda's
435 Frutas de Chile
601 Fyffes North America
922 G&R Farms
310 Gem-Pack Berries, LLC
107 Generous Brands
503 Genuine Georgia
829 Giorgio Fresh Co.
432 Giro Pack Inc.
834 Giumarra Companies
524 Gold Coast Packing, Inc.
839 Good Foods
221 Goodness Gardens, Inc.
617 Gotham Greens
535 Gourmet Garden
519 Gourmet Trading
814 Great Lakes Greenhouses, Inc.
125 Grimmway Farms / Cal-Organic Farms
530 Hampton Farms
219 Harvest Fresh Partners
929 Harvest Sensations
605 Healthy Family Project
400 Hendrix Produce
401 Hess Bros. Fruit Company
716 Highline Mushrooms
917 Hillcrest Produce Company
109 Honeybear Brands
630 Horton Fruit Co.
935 Hugh H. Branch, Inc.
930 I Love Produce
715 Idaho Potato Commission
200 IFCO Systems
603 IMG Citrus, Inc.
407 Infinite Herbs and Specialties
901 International Paper
437 Ippolito International
803 J&C Tropicals
640 Jac. Vandenberg, Inc.
533 Jackson Farming Company
625 Jade Produce
540 JBT Proseal America
817 Jerrold A. Watson & Sons
729 Jim Rash, Inc.
902 John Greene Logistics Co.
335 Keenan Farms
622 Keystone Fruit Marketing
534 King Fresh Produce, LLC
433 Kingdom Fresh Produce, Inc.
333 Kings River Packing, Inc.
708 L&M Companies
515 L.G. Herndon Jr Farms, Inc.
939 Lange Companies, Inc.
635 Leasa Industries Co. Inc.
509 Leger and Son, Inc.
408 Limoneira Company
539 Lipman Family Farms
900 Little Leaf Farms
639 LK Packaging
415 Local Bounti
410 Mack Farms
311 Makoto Dressing, Inc.
504 MamaMia Produce
823 Mariani Nut Company
607 Marie's
711 Mastronardi Produce Limited
502 Matthews Ridgeview Farms
211 Maurice A. Auerbach, Inc.
305 Melissa's
210 Melon 1
505 Mid-State Produce, LLC
417 Minkus Family Farms, Inc.
217 Misionero
840 Mission Produce, Inc.
201 Monterey Mushrooms, LLC
117 Moonlight Sales Corporation
636 Mountain View Fruit Sales
409 Mouzin Brothers Farms
801 Mucci Farms
300 Nash Produce, LLC
537 Nasoya
908 National Mango Board
429 National Watermelon Promotion Board
736 Nature Fresh Farms
511 Nature's Eats
320 NatureSweet
833 Naturipe Farms, LLC
118 Natus Foods & Unispice
832 New Limeco, LLC
621 New York Apple Association
731 New York Apple Sales
701 Nickey Gregory Company, Inc.
904 North Bay Produce, Inc.
425 North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 
918 Ocean Mist Farms
339 Okanagan Specialty Fruits
805 Onions 52, Inc.
915 Oppy
521 organicgirl
831 Pacific International Marketing/Dynasty Farms
439 Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea
315 Pandol Bros., Inc.
325 Parker Farms
724 PennRose Farms LLC
438 Peri & Sons Farms
518 Pero Family Farms
634 Perricone Farms
822 Pexco Produce Sales
306 Phillips Mushroom Farms
836 Pioneer Growers
121 Plant Grow Harvest
222 Port Tampa Bay
220 Potandon Produce
602 Pratt Industries
933 Premier Melon Company, Inc.
207 Pretty Lady Vineyards
522 Prime Time Produce
202 Pro Citrus Network / Foremost Fresh Direct
205 Procacci Brothers - Santa Sweets
806 Pro-Health, LLC
733 Pure Flavor
606 PureFresh Sales, Inc.
209 Rainier Fruit
703 Red Sun Farms
204 Rice Fruit Company
723 Richter and Company, Inc.
218 Riveridge Produce
734 Robinson Fresh
837 Rouge River Farms
710 RPE, LLC
819 S.C. Department of Agriculture
735 Sbrocco International, Inc.
914 Schmieding Produce
507 Scotlynn Sweet Pac Growers
341 Scott Farms, Inc.
920 Seald Sweet/Greenyard USA
700 Shuman Farms
416 Sicar Farms
123 Sierra Produce
314 Smith's Farm
610 SMP Southeast Marketing, Inc.
114 SOL Group Marketing
323 Soli Organic
422 South Carolina Peach Council
730 Southern Corporate Packers
611 Southern Specialties
702 Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable, Inc.
319 Spice World
800 Square One Farms, LLC
528 State Garden/Olivia's Organics
921 Stella Farms
820 Stemilt Growers
419 Suja Life, LLC
532 Sun Belle, LLC
115 Sun Pacific Marketing
615 SunFed Produce
718 Sunkist Growers
434 Sunny Valley International, Inc.
706 Sunripe Certified Brands
924 Sunview Marketing International
717 Superfresh Growers
720 Superior Sales, Inc.
620 Sweet Seasons
103 Syngenta Vegetable Seeds
517 T. Marzetti
910 Tanimura & Antle
637 Taylor Farms
811 The Birddog Group
618 The Chuck Olsen Company
510 The Little Potato Company
815 Titan Farms
105 TKM Bengard Farms
100 To-Jo Mushrooms, Inc.
728 Tomato Thyme Corp
604 Trinity Fruit Company
614 Turek Farms / Cayuga Produce
307 USA Pears
424 Vega Produce LLC
516 Vegpro International/ Fresh Attitude Salads
830 Vick Family Farms
525 Vidalia Onion Committee
732 Vidalia Sweet Produce, LLC
919 Village Farms Fresh
941 Villamex Farms
108 Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
106 Wada Farms
104 Washington Fruit Growers
934 West Pak Avocado
721 Westfalia Fruit Marketing USA
725 Westmoreland Sales - Topline Farms
501 Westside Produce/Classic Fruit
110 Wholly Guacamole
441 Wiers Farm
418 Wilcox Fresh
809 William H. Kopke, Jr. Inc.
101 Wish Farms
909 Wonderful Citrus
911 Wonderful Sales
938 WP Produce
821 WP Rawl
838 Yerecic Label
102 Zespri Kiwifruit

The SEPC is excited to feature your new products within our Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals showcase!


How to Submit Your Showcase

  • As you register for Southern Exposure, select Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals as one of your sessions.
  • Once you register, you’ll receive a submission link via email for your showcase information.
  • Submit your information for your Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals showcase through the submission link by Friday, December 13, 2024 to be included in our conference directory.
    • Cases are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited.
    • You must include one (1) high-resolution image of your product as well as a detailed description (50 words or less).
  • Once you register, you will receive an invoice for your showcase.


Showcase Information

Price: $500* 

  • Space is limited to one (1) case per member company (unless approved by the SEPC).
  • All shelves include lighting.
  • Cases will be locked before and during the exposition.
  • Display items must not adhere to the case itself.
  • You will be able to access the case during listed Exhibitor Booth Setup hours.

     *Final date to receive a refund - January 3, 2025

 

Case Dimensions: 37” W x 13” H x 25.5" D

Here is an example of our Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals showcase with this year’s theme!


Our Innovation Stations are also back by popular demand in which one (1) of your team members may highlight a new product, product line, or service during our Southern Exposure Expo. 


How to Submit Your Innovation Station Application

  • Submit your application for an Innovation Station through the link below by Friday, December 13, 2024.
    • Stations are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited.
    • Priority will be given to waitlisted companies who meet the criteria as well as companies who are interested in joining the SEPC.
    • You must include your logo, one (1) high-resolution image of your product (or product family), as well as a detailed description (50 words or less).
  • You will be notified via email on Friday, December 13th, regarding your application.
  • If approved, you will then receive an invoice for your Innovation Station.

 

Price: $1,995* 

*Does not include individual/group registration fees; individual registration purchase required; additional associates would need to purchase additional individual registrations; Final date to receive a refund - January 3, 2025


Eligibility Requirements

  • Company must be a member in good standing of Southeast Produce Council.
  • Company is not currently exhibiting at Southern Exposure (unless prior SEPC approval).
  • New product, product line, or family of items must not exceed 4 individual SKUs.
  • New product must have been presented to market since September of 2024 or will be launched before July of 2025. (Verification required)
  • Innovation Station Guidelines:
    • Space is limited to one (1) Innovation Station per member company.
    • One company member allowed in station at a time. (Individual registration required. Additional associates would also need to purchase individual registrations or register as part of a group registration.)
    • No additional signage, banners, display racks, etc. will be allowed; you must remain within the space limits of your station!
    • Sampling is permitted per convention center policies (see exhibitor kit).
    • One (1) stool will be provided at each station.
    • Storage space is available within the desk area of the station. All items/branding must be contained within the confines of the Innovation Station desk.
    • Innovation Station setup during listed Exhibitor Setup hours.
    • Innovation Stations are branded with the conference theme; submitted company logo will be included on the face of the desk (within the white area as pictured below)

SUBMIT INNOVATION STATION APPLICATION

Here is an example of our Innovation Stations with this year’s theme!


Short for “Learning, Interacting and Networking with Key players in the Supply chain,” LINKS is an educational leadership program where exceptional Southeastern growers and shippers can connect with Retail/Foodservice providers in the region in a non-competitive environment. By enhancing each side’s understanding of the retail supply chain, we can facilitate our mutual goals to better service consumers and drive Southeastern produce consumption. The SEPC will provide a meeting space at Southern Exposure to participating Retail/Foodservice members who facilitate the program with invited Growers and Shippers.

 

LINKS Reservation Options for SEPC Retail/Foodservice members*

  • LINKS Meeting Description Options

    • LINKS Meeting(s) with Grower/Shipper Companies
    • Internal Company Meeting
  • A La Carte Menu

    • A/V options
      • Projector/Screen
      • PA System
    • Food & Beverage Service (at reserving company's expense) 


SUBMIT LINKS APPLICATION


*LINKS Meeting Reservations must be submitted/approved through SEPC.

Southern Exposure Digital Toolkit

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Frequently Asked Questions


Where can I view the Attendee List?


  • You can access the attendee list by logging in to your registration and selecting “Attendees List” within the post registration menu dropdown. It is our Board’s policy that we do not provide contact information with this list.


Is there exhibitor space available at Southern Exposure?


  • Southern Exposure is our most popular show held in late-Feb, early-March each year in Florida and because of this we have an extensive waitlist to exhibit. Booth spaces are first right of refusal, so previous years exhibitors have a choice on whether they want to return the next year. We do have about 80 companies on the waitlist to exhibit at this show. The waitlist is based on a lottery. If booth space becomes available, we’ll hold a “lottery drawing” in September to fill the space. You can increase your chances in the lottery by participating. We give extra chances to those who attend our shows, participate on committees, and even more for sponsoring. You must first sign up for a corporate membership before being placed on the waitlist. You can view all membership options and benefits here, including an informative digital membership packet that has lots of info about SEPC and what we have to offer.


Is there exhibitor space available at Southern Innovations?


  • Southern Innovations is our fall show that has an innovations focus. This show will possibly be opening up more exhibit space as the attraction grows. With exhibitor and attendee numbers growing over the years, this show would be a good foot in the door to SEPC (and could help with your chances at getting a booth at Southern Exposure). Again, you must be a corporate member to exhibit. Registration will open in March.


What are the deadlines for this conference?


  • Exhibitor Deadlines
    • September 15, 2024: Final date to receive booth refund. In the event of an exhibitor cancellation after September 15, 2024, only the booth fee will be refunded less a 10% cancellation fee up until December 31, 2024. After December 31, no refund or credit will be offered.
  • Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals Showcase & Innovation Station Deadlines
    • January 3, 2025: Final date to receive a refund.
  • General Attendee Deadlines
    • January 31, 2025: Final date to reserve hotel within SEPC room block. Any hotel room cancellations after this date will result in a charge of one night's stay.
  • Retail/Foodservice Attendee Deadlines
    • January 31, 2025: Final date to request complimentary hotel and airfare through SEPC. Any hotel room cancellations after this date will result in a charge of one night's stay.
  • Registration Deadlines
    • February 7, 2025: Final date to receive refund for conference and session registration (booth associates, tickets, etc.; does not include booth registration fees).


How do I modify my registration to add/edit sessions, substitute attendees with another registrant, add/edit group members, or add guests?


      How to modify registration to add/edit sessions on agenda:


  1. From the registration website, select "Already Registered?"
  2. Enter the email address and confirmation number of the person who needs modifications.
  3. Select the "Modify Registration" button at the bottom of the page.
  4. Click "Next" until on the "Sessions" page.
  5. Make appropriate modifications.
  6. Be sure to select "Next" and "Finish" at the end to ensure changes are saved.


      How to substitute attendees with another registrant:


  1. From the registration website, select "Already Registered?"
  2. Enter the email address and confirmation number of the person who needs modifications.
  3. Select the "Transfer Registration" button at the bottom of the page.
  4. Follow the prompts to input the new registrant's information.


      How to add/edit group members:


  1. From the registration website, select "Already Registered?".
  2. Enter the email address and confirmation number of the primary registrant.
  3. Select the "Add Group Member" button at the bottom of the page.
  4. Follow the prompts until the end to finish adding the group member and ensure their registration is saved.


      How to add guests:


  1. From the registration website, select "Already Registered?"
  2. Enter the email address and confirmation number of the person who needs modifications.
  3. Select the "Modify Registration" button at the bottom of the page.
  4. Click "Next" until on the "Add Spouse" page.
  5. Follow the prompts to input the spouse's information.
  6. Be sure to select "Next" and "Finish" at the end to ensure changes are saved.


What are sponsor credits and how do I use them?


  • As a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Level Sponsor, your company receives a certain amount of credit that can be used towards golf, ticketed events, and booth associate fees at Southern Exposure. This is provided as part of our sponsorship benefits. Sponsor Credits will expire if not applied by the end of each corresponding membership period. Our annual membership period runs June through May of the following year.
  1. You must still register for those agenda items during the registration process.
  2. Email accounting@seproducecouncil.com to request sponsor credits to be applied at Southern Exposure.
  3. We’ll manually deduct your credits and send an invoice if a balance is due.

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