Solving Environmental Issues from Farm to Table and Beyond
The 2020 Food & Beverage Environmental Conference (FBEC) will be held April 5-8, 2020 in Palm Springs, California.
We will be updating the website as the planning of FBEC 2020 progresses.
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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.
Call for Presentations and Posters
The Planning Committee for FBEC just released the 2020 Call for Presentations & Posters.
The Planning Committee for FBEC annually accepts submissions for presentations and posters for the upcoming conference. There are no published conference proceedings and no sales pitches so that the presentations, posters and subsequent discussions can be more candid and enlightening. Presentations are delivered in a general session format to allow the greatest participation possible. Posters receive maximum interaction and exposure during scheduled networking sessions. With the above in mind, we are pleased to issue this Call for Presentations & Posters. The list of this year’s session topics is included in the Call for Presentations and Posters form. All presentations should focus on actual case examples from the food and beverage industry. We encourage examples of successes, failures, and lessons learned.
Go to Presentation Proposal Form
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.
2020 Topics Will Include
- Energy Optimization & Management
- Air quality
- Regulatory Updates
- Enforcement & Compliance Case Studies
- Compliance Best Practices
- Sustainable Packaging
- Stormwater
- Food Waste
- Hazardous & Regulated Waste
- Water Reuse
- Implementation of Sustainable Technologies
- Wastewater
And includes ad-hoc sessions exploring topics like Air 202, Wastewater 202, Sustainable Agriculture, and teaching you the tools you need to sell your CAPEX planning projects to the CFO.
Registration Details
| Join the FBEC Group
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
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Saturday April 4, 2020
Sunday April 5, 2020
| 7:00 am | Jeep Tour |
| 7:45 am | FBEC Golf Outing |
| 9:00 am | Historical Palm Springs Tour |
| 5:00 pm | First Timers Reception |
| 5:30 pm | Welcome Reception |
| 8:00 pm | Hospitality Suite |
Monday April 6, 2020
| 8:00 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 9:30 am | Session 1: Energy Optimization & Management |
| 11:00 am | Session 2: Air Quality |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch / Session 3: Sustainable Agriculture |
| 1:45 pm | Ad-hoc Session: Air 202 |
| 1:45 pm | Ad-hoc: Planning & Selling CAPEX Projects |
| 4:45 pm | Poster Sessions and Social Hour |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner and Session 4: Enforcement & Compliance Case Studies |
| 8:00 pm | Poster Sessions and Social Hour |
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
| 8:00 am | Session 5: Compliance Best Practices |
| 8:45 am | Session 6: Sustainable Packaging |
| 10:00 am | Session 7: Stormwater |
| 11:00 am | Ad-hoc: Wastewater 202 |
| 11:00 am | Ad-hoc Session: Regulatory Hot Topics |
| 1:00 pm | Technical Tour |
| 1:00 pm | Community Event at Find Food Bank |
| 1:00 pm | Networking and Business Time |
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
| 9:00 am | Session 9: Hazardous & Regulated Waste |
| 10:15 am | Session 10: Water Reuse |
| 11:15 am | Session 11: Implementation of Sustainable Technologies |
| 1:15 pm | FBEC 2021 Preview |
| 1:30 pm | Session 12: Wastewater |
| 3:00 pm | FBEC 2021 Planning |
| 4:30 pm | Poster Sessions and Social Hour |
| 6:00 pm | FBEC Closing Event |
Thursday, April 9, 2020
| 8:00 am | Optional Recurrent Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) Training |
Welcome to Palm Springs!
Palm Springs has 360 days of sun-kissed weather and breathtaking scenery, it’s no wonder Palm Springs is like no place else and a comeback as Hollywood’s playground with a growing nightlife, burgeoning art scene and edgy vibe. We are excited to host FBEC in Palm Springs, one of the most scenic and relaxing destinations in the U.S.
Check out the Visit Palm Springs website to see all Palm Springs has to offer!
Hotel Information
The Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa is set within the beautiful Coachella Valley, 14.5 miles from Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs International Airport. El Paseo shopping venues are a 5-minute drive away. This resort features a private golf course, full-service spa and an outdoor pool.
Single/Double Occupancy: $209, plus tax
Group Name: Food and Beverage Environment Conference
Group Dates: April 5, 2020 – April 8, 2020