Networking at Fresh Summit

Let's Get Together: Networking at Fresh Summit

Networking never goes out of style. It just may change with the times. So whether you make a connection through a handshake or a QR code, in this industry, it's all about the relationship.

Fresh Summit is the place where relationships are built and nurtured. It's the place to see and be seen; to catch up with old friends and identify new contacts; to chat with an expert who has the exact answer to the challenge you're facing; and for those brand-new to the industry to meet the trailblazers that can influence your careers.

Fresh Summit is the kind of event where you can bump into someone on the show floor or a shuttle bus, in a workshop or a reception and your business may never be the same again.

Here are just a few ways to connect with your global community:

Friday

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  PMA Foundation 5K - Race for Talent

  Friday, October 14 6:30 a.m.

  You might feel like every day is a race when it comes to finding the very best talent to grow your company and lead it into the future. So why not show your support for talent development, by turning out for the 3rd Annual PMA Foundation 5K Race for Talent? This year’s course will take us through Centennial Olympic Park, where you will see the Fountain of Rings plaza, the spectacular Water Gardens, and the beautiful view of the downtown Atlanta skyline.

  Whether you are running to beat last year's time, running for the very first time, or would like to come out and walk, we promise a fun way to start your day and show your support! For race details or to learn more about the Foundation, please visit the PMA Foundation website. Proceeds from this event support the development and execution of the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent's mission to attract, develop and retain talent for the produce industry.

  Register your team today!

• PMA Foundation Fresh Perspective: Women's Leadership Event

  (By Invitation Only)

  Friday, October 14 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

  The PMA Foundation Fresh Perspective: Women's Leadership Event is a networking and learning event dedicated to the development and advancement of women in the fresh produce industry. Participants build their network of contacts by connecting with and learning from other women industry leaders around the world. Space for this event is limited to the first 250 registrants.

  To learn more, please contact the PMA Foundation at +1 (302) 738-7100

• President's Invitational Reception

  (By Invitation Only)

  Friday, October 14 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  A private gathering of produce and floral industry leaders, including PMA and PMA Foundation Boards of Directors, Gold Circle contributors, new member sponsors and new members, and PMA Foundation campaign donors.

  To learn more, please contact PMA at +1 (302) 738-7100.

• PMA Foundation Young Professionals Reception

  (By Invitation Only)

  Friday, October 14 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

  Mix and mingle with other young professionals, meet industry leaders, develop your own network of connections, and learn more about this dynamic industry.

  To learn more, please contact the PMA Foundation at +1 (302) 738-7100

• Welcoming Reception

  Friday, October 14 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  A celebration unlike any other. Enjoy good company and great conversation - this reception is full of the energy that will fuel the rest of Fresh Summit. Here, you can connect with the people and personalities that compose this dynamic industry.

  More information available on the Registration Options & Pricing page.

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  Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

  One of the best ways to maximize your company's visibility is through advertising at Fresh Summit, or becoming a Fresh Summit sponsor. Your company's name will appear in front of more than 18,500 global industry leaders, and you will also benefit from the significant media attention Fresh Summit garners. Contact PMA's Business Development Group at +1 (302) 738-7100 or development@pma.com to learn more.

• Volunteer Leaders Reception

  (By Invitation Only)

  Saturday, October 15 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

  For those leaders who have served on a PMA committee or committed their time in some way, this reception is PMA's opportunity to say thank you while allowing peer to peer networking time.

  To learn more, please contact PMA at +1 (302) 738-7100.

• Floral Networking Reception

  (By Invitation Only)

  Saturday, October 15 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

  The spirit of the floral industry is never more visible than during this exceptional reception. The industry's leaders, innovators, and new shining stars all converge for networking, story-telling, and business-building.

  To learn more, please contact PMA at +1 (302) 738-7100.

• Global Networking Reception

  Sunday, October 16 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

  Designed to foster business relationships that transcend borders, the Global Networking Reception attracts attendees from throughout the global supply chain. This is one-of-a-kind networking event allows you to strike conversations with acquaintances, new and old, while collecting insight on global market dynamics.

  More information available on the Registration Options & Pricing page.