REGISTRATION IS OPEN THE PLACE TO MEET THE ENTIRE NUT AND DRIED FRUIT INDUSTRY www.nutfruitcongress.org
INC Annual Congress is the largest international gathering of food professionals, suppliers, traders and buyers dedicated to the nut and dried fruit business. From May 23 to 25, 2019, Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton (Florida) will provide a unique environment for participants to learn, network and share knowledge and experiences. THE NUMBERS: 1500+ ATTENDEES 60+ COUNTRIES BY AFFILIATION 80% MEMBERS 11% NON MEMBERS % TOTAL 9% NEW MEMBERS CONGRESS PROGRAM 60+ world s top experts 12 Round Tables 2 Keynote Speakers 1 Scientific Seminar & 1 Nutrition Seminar BY COUNTRY TOP 10 % USA 25% Spain 9% Turkey 7% UK 6% Germany 5% Chile 5% Netherlands 4% China 4% Italy 3% Australia 3% BY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY % Traders 35% Manufacturers 27% Suppliers 24% Professionals 5% Retailers 2% Others 7% VISITORS BY REGION BY PRODUCT NORTH AMERICA 27% EUROPE 36% MIDDLE EAST 11% ASIA 12% 64% 26% TREE NUTS DRIED FRUITS CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA 8% Network with the industry s top leaders and experts AFRICA 3% OCEANIA 3% HOW LIKELY IS IT THAT YOU WOULD RECOMMEND THE INC WORLD NUT & DRIED FRUIT CONGRESS? INC conducted a questionnaire among its members on atendee satisfaction. PEANUTS 6% OTHERS 4% 98% RECOMMEND INC CONGRESS Out of whom, 83% highly recommend the Congress as the meeting point of the industry worldwide. It s a fantastic platform to learn about the industry at a macro-level. This gives one an understanding of where the global industry is going and what challenges may await us in the future. It is also an excellent networking opportunity. Alex Whyte Sales Manager Green and Gold Macadamias As an exhibitor I really liked the way the exhibit area was organized. Also, the event keeps attracting more and more high quality delegates that result in the Congress becoming even more the absolute top annual event in the nut and dried fruit industry. Raf Peeters CEO Qcify, Inc The Congress is the main networking event in the tree nut industry. Bill Morecraft Senior Vice President Blue Diamond Growers
INC BOCA RATON CONGRESS Preliminary Program THURSDAY 23 FRIDAY 24 SATURDAY 25 7:30am - 5:30pm ALL-DAY COFFEE 7:30am - 5:30pm ALL-DAY COFFEE 7:30am - 5:30pm ALL-DAY COFFEE 8:30am to 5:30pm BOOTH EXHIBITION 8:30am - 9:30am ALMONDS Round Table 9:30am - 10:15am KEYNOTE SPEAKER 10:15am - 11:00am SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR 11:00am - 12:00pm DRIED APRICOTS, FIGS, DATES Round Table 12:00pm - 12:30pm PINE NUTS Round Table 12:30pm - 1:00pm BRAZIL NUTS Round Table 1:00pm - 3:00pm BUFFET WORKING LUNCH MEETING AREA 6:00pm - 8:00pm WELCOME COCKTAIL 8:30am - 9:30am WALNUTS Round Table 9:30am - 10:15am NUTRITION SEMINAR 10:15am - 11:00am MACADAMIAS Round Table 11:00am - 11:45am KEYNOTE SPEAKER 11:45am - 12:15pm PEANUTS Round Table 12:15pm - 1:15pm PISTACHIOS Round Table 1:00pm - 3:00pm BUFFET WORKING LUNCH 7:00pm - 10:00pm BUFFET CASUAL DINNER 8:30am - 9:30am ANNUAL REPORT AND AWARDS 9:30am - 10:30am HAZELNUTS Round Table 10:30am - 11:30am DRIED CRANBERRIES, RAISINS/SUL/CU, PRUNES Round Table 11:30am - 12:30pm CASHEWS Round Table 12:30pm - 1:00pm PECANS Round Table 1:00pm - 3:00pm BUFFET WORKING LUNCH 6:30pm - 12:00am GALA COCKTAIL, GALA DINNER & BALL Registration is now open you can register online at www.nutfruit.org/bocaraton2019/registration SAVE 200 book by February 15, 2019 Congress Registration Fee EARLY BIRD by February 15, 2019 REGULAR RATES after February 15, 2019 First Member Delegate 1,850 2,050 Additional Member Delegate 1,650 1,850 Non-Member Delegate 2,550 2,750 Accompanying Person 1,150 1,150 Delegates registration includes access to the congress area including conference, round tables, exhibition area and all meals: continental breakfasts, lunches and evening social events. Accompanying Persons registration includes morning tours with lunch and evening social events. Accompanying Person does not include a colleague or other company representative. For any assistance you may need, please contact inc@nutfruit.org
CONGRESS VENUE AND HOTEL PALM BEACH COUNTY AND BOCA RATON, UNSPOILT NATURE AND MEDITERRANEAN COLONIAL REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE Boca Raton is the southernmost city in Palm Beach County, Florida. The area is famous for its Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, inspired by Addison Mizner, among the most well-known U.S. architects in the 1920s and who actually designed Boca Raton Resort & Club, the venue chosen for the INC Congress in May 2019, which will house all the event s sessions and evening social events. BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB ALL AMENITIES IN THE MOST ELEGANT ENVIRONMENT IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA Voted One of the Top Ten Resorts in Florida! Boca Raton Resort & Club is essentially five boutique hotels in one luxury South Florida resort, located on a private beach with a side that faces the main intracoastal waterway near the Boca Raton Inlet. The high-end, tropically-landscaped resort boasts an award-winning spa. Congress attendees staying overnight at the resort will be able to enjoy an incredible array of amenities including superb scenery at the championship golf courses, relax by its pools, tennis, water sports and 13 world-class restaurants and lounges. All amenities are on offer at Boca Raton Resort & Club to ensure attendees to the Congress a more than memorable experience. Hotel rates The INC has reserved rooms at a discounted rate for participants of the INC 2019 Congress. Book now to guarantee availability and to benefit from the group rate which will expire on April 15, 2019 or earlier if the block becomes full. FROM Boca Raton Resort $285 FROM Palm Beach International BOCA RATON Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Miami International Boca Raton PER NIGHT Boca Beach Club* $450 BOCA RATON RESORT AND CLUB HOLLYWOOD PER NIGHT PALM BEACH MIAMI Superior rooms and suites are available at higher prices. Daily Resort Charge ($30) will be added to the room rate and includes: Guest internet access; 2 welcome beverages at the Monkey bar or Ocean Bar (per stay); private beach services with beach chairs and towels; Mizner s Quest discovery tour; access to two full-service fitness centers; driving range use; local calls and domestic long distance calls; Bellman gratuities for arrival and departure. Service fee ($3) per night not included. Tax (13%) not included *Boca Beach Club is part of the Boca Raton Resort and it is located on a peninsula adjacent to the Resort, with dazzling ocean views and the largest private beach in South Florida. It is 15 minutes walking distance and a shuttle bus transportation to the resort is included. Booking can be made at www.nutfruitcongress.org/bocaraton2019/accommodation
Why Exhibit at the INC Congress? Generate direct sales leads and opportunities SECURE YOUR EXHIBITION SPACE TODAY The INC Congress offers your business excellent exposure to a highly targeted audience. You will gain valuable access to a wide spectrum of customers. Promote your products and services at the leading global nut and dried fruit event Enhance brand awareness and gain exposure Network with food professionals, suppliers, traders and buyers Full-Service Package Pre-show planning 6 sq.m booth with carpet, basic lighting, power, general security and cleaning included Your company logo on main on-site graphic materials and INC publications (magazine, website, newsletters and brochures) Free Wi-Fi connection Basic furniture Digitally-printed decorative graphics 1 delegate registration including refreshments, daily lunch and social evening events Logo at the booth Assistance with shipping, travel & accommodation 8,500 Exhibitor-Booth Package Regular Exhibitor Exhibitors who have exhibited in the 2018 INC World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress 9,000 New Exhibitor Submit your application at www.nutfruitcongress.org
Sponsorship Opportunities The INC Congress is an exclusive platform to promote your brand worldwide. 45,000 Main Congress Sponsor & Gala Dinner, May 25 8,000 Hostesses 33,000 Buffet Casual Dinner, May 24 8,000 Healthy Walk 22,000 Welcome Cocktail, May 23 8,000 All-Day Coffee, May 23 20,000 Meeting Area (3 days) 8,000 All-Day Coffee, May 24 20,000 Lanyard Sponsor 8,000 All-Day Coffee, May 25 15,000 AV Services 7,000 Congress Notebook 15,000 Wi-Fi Connection 6,500 Meeting Point 12,500 Buffet Lunch Sponsor, May 23 6,500 Congress App 12,500 Buffet Lunch Sponsor, May 24 6,000 Exclusive Gift 12,500 Buffet Lunch Sponsor, May 25 5,500 Transport 9,000 Congress Bag 5,000 Post-Congress Brochure 9,000 Welcome Banner 4,000 Standard Congress Sponsor Enhance your brand, increase your reputation and take advantage of an environment fully oriented to the nut and dried fruit industry! The sooner you get on board, the more engagement opportunities you will have. PREMIUM TREE NUTS Do you need more reasons to become a sponsor? visit www.nutfruitcongress.org