2024 Food
and Beverage Environmental Conference

April 16-19, 2024

Hotel Effie
Miramar Beach, FL

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Ideas & Networking

The goal of the conference is to get industry, academia, non-government organizations and suppliers together in a casual atmosphere that allows for the free flow of information, ideas and networking. Appealing features of the conference includes a single program of sessions, joining in meals together, poster sessions, social hours, networking and information exchange.

Engaging Education

The conference encourages frank and engaging discussions about environmental challenges specific to the food and beverage industry. Real experiences, best practices, and lessons learned are shared to drive improvement across the industry. The conference provides education through technical content and provides Professional Development Hour (PDH) credits for its sessions.

No Ties or Sales Pitches

Processors value the conference as a setting for genuine engagement given that presentations are not published and attended by their industry colleagues only. This conference is not a trade show, does not promote sales pitches, and there are no published proceedings of the conference. Use of social media is encouraged with no videos and limited use of photos. All in a casual no-neckties environment.

Presentation Information

Speakers are encouraged to use electronic format for their presentation. Computer projection equipment will be available including both a computer and a projector so you need only bring a memory/USB stick with your slide presentation unless you require a presentation program other than PowerPoint. For more information, read and follow the our additional speaker guidelines available at the button below.

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Who Should Attend?

FBEC is the premier and most comprehensive environmental event for the food and beverage industry in the United States. This event discovers the latest trends and innovations affecting water reuse, supply chain challenges, air quality and many more, all while priding itself on a platform that promotes networking and like-minded individuals within the industry. If you are involved in any business related to the food and beverage industry this event is for you! You should attend if you are a craft brewery or distillery, pet food maker, grocery store or are involved in nutrition, farming, food and beverage processing, transportation, distribution, preparation, supply chain management, EHS, sustainability and wastewater solutions.

2023 Topics Include

Renewable Natural Gas
Air quality
Regulatory Updates
Enforcement & Compliance Case Studies
Compliance Best Practices
Sustainability
Stormwater
Food Waste
Hazardous & Regulated Waste
Water Reuse
Wastewater

And included ad-hoc sessions exploring topics like Air 202, Wastewater 202, Sustainability (Climate Change Impacts, SEC Compliance, Cost of Carbon, etc) and more.

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I come to FBEC every year knowing it will include a variety of focused environmental topics relating to the food and beverage industry. There is no better conference for sharing best practices, hearing about environmental horror stories, and networking with industry peers and other experienced environmental leaders.

Joan Giuliani

Environmental Engineer , MillerCoors

FBEC is all about the PEOPLE!

Chris Wolfe

Corporate Director, Environmental & Sustainability , Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.

As an environmental attorney representing food and beverage clients, I was thrilled when one of those clients invited me to attend FBEC almost 20 years ago. I have attended every year since then. The conference has enriched my knowledge, legal practice, and relationships. There are in-depth presentations by people in the industry who know its cutting-edge environmental issues best. You will be able to draw upon the collective wisdom of many of the attendees and speakers; they are a friendly, collegial group and willing to share their expertise.

Sarah K. Walls, Esq.

Partner , Cantey Hanger LLP

I came to the Food and Beverage Environmental Conference as a novice to environmental compliance. I realized I was out of my depth as words, phrases, and abbreviations were tossed about…I was convinced someone would discover that I didn’t belong and show me the door. Instead, I met people who were excited to engage, explain, and encourage me to grow. Beyond the network of contacts I have built, the information has been astounding. Every year, I take away things that I can immediately implement with the team…and even more that challenges me to dig deeper, taking new-to-me concepts and learning what next steps to take.

Paul Simpson

Food Processor Attendee