Welcome! This section will provide you with all the information you need on the Annual Convention & Trade Show, from the agenda at a glance below, to our business program, the awards and the social evenings.
The Organizing Committee is hard at work to plan an exceptional event.
Agenda at a Glance
| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
| 07:00 - 18:30 |
Registration |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
CPMA Members Annual General Meeting |
| 20:00 - 22:30 |
Chair's Welcoming Reception |
Thursday, May 13, 2010 |
| 07:00 - 18:00 |
Registration |
| 07:30 - 17:00 |
Companion Program |
| 07:30 - 09:15 |
Delegates' Breakfast |
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• Keynote Speaker - Frank Feather |
| 09:30 - 11:15 |
Business Sessions |
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• "Beta" is Better: Strategic Innovation |
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• Trends and Opportunities of the Ethnic Market - the Fastest Growing Produce Market in Canada |
| 11:30 - 13:30 |
Delegates' Luncheon |
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• Keynote Speaker - Brian Williams |
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• The Produce News Fresh Health Award |
| 13:30 - 17:30 |
Opening of Trade Show |
| 13:45 - 14:45 |
Business Session for the Foodservice Sector -Concurrent to
Trade Show |
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• Capturing New Customers & Building Profits With Produce |
| 20:30 - 24:00 |
Variety Night |
Friday, May 14, 2010 |
| 07:00 - 16:30 |
Registration |
| 08:00 - 09:30 |
Retail Tour |
| 08:00 - 09:30 |
Business Sessions |
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• Taking Charge of your Life |
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• Fresh, Facts, & Future – Market Insights |
| 10:00 - 12:00 |
Awards Brunch |
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• Mary FitzGerald Award |
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• The Packer's Produce Person of the Year Award |
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• CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 12:30 - 16:30 |
Trade Show |
| 14:30 |
Trade Show Floor Announcement |
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• Best Booth Awards |
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• New Product Showcase Award |
| 18:30 - 19:30 |
Annual Banquet Reception |
| 19:30 - 24:00 |
Annual Banquet - Dinner & Entertainment |
(Agenda subject to change without notice) |
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PROGRAM
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