Events & Networking
Historical Tour
Monday March 31, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chair: Chris Ulmer, Atlantium Technologies
The historical tour during FBEC is traditionally an opportunity for attendees to come together and network during an activity that honors the local area. Past historical tours have included state parks, special venues like the Biltmore Asheville and more.
FBEC Golf Outing
Monday March 31, 2025
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
7:45 am
- 3:00 pm
Chairs: Scott Jay and Justin Olson, World Water Works
The FBEC Golf Scramble welcomes all skill levels to participate in a fun networking activity before programming kicks off.
Technical Tour
Wednesday April 02, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Chair: Brian Mulinix, HDR Inc.
The technical tour during FBEC traditionally invites attendees on an afternoon networking experience as a venue in the local area connected to the industry. This has included tours of wastewater treatment facilities, brewery facilities and more.
Community Event
Wednesday April 02, 2025
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Chair: Erica Pann, Antea Group USA
The community event during FBEC is historically an opportunity for attendees to join together and give back through a local service project that supports networking amongst participants. Activities in the past have included helping at a local food bank, beach clean-up, gardening and more.
Women’s Networking Event
Wednesday April 02, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
5:15 pm
- 6:00 pm
Inspired by the increasing number of women attendees, FBEC 2025 is honored to host a women’s networking event for female food industry environmental professionals to connect and network.
Evening Receptions
FBEC Closing Event
Thursday April 03, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday March 29, 2023
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Let’s close the conference out with a bang. Enjoy drinks and food with your new and old friends and see who will take home the conference’s biggest awards!
Poster Sessions & Social Hour
Tuesday April 01, 2025
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Tuesday April 01, 2025
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Thursday April 03, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday March 27, 2023
4:45 pm
- 5:45 pm
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard & Curran
Hospitality Suite
Monday March 31, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday April 01, 2025
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thursday April 03, 2025
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday March 26, 2023
8:00 pm
- 11:00 pm
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with old friends and making new ones at the Hospitality suite, hosted by Woodard & Curran.
Welcome Reception
Monday March 31, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday March 26, 2023
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
The Welcome Reception at FBEC kicks off the conference and sets the tone for four successful days of education and networking. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres with your fellow attendees.
First Timers Reception
Monday March 31, 2025
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday March 26, 2023
5:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
Is this your first time attending FBEC? Join the FBEC Steering Committee, Conference Chair and past chairs to learn more about what to expect from the conference and get insider tips.
