Events & Networking
FBEC Golf Outing
Tuesday April 16, 2024
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
7:45 am
- 3:00 pm
The Links Golf Club
Chairs: Scott Jay and Justin Olson, World Water Works
A winding layout against the backdrop of the Baytowne Marina and the Choctawhatchee Bay designed by renowned architect Tom Jackson, The Links is the ultimate in risk-reward golf. A shot-makers course, accuracy, and proper club selection are key if you want to outfox the prevailing Gulf Coast winds. With five holes that run along the bay, this is a one-of-a-kind links-style golf outing on the Emerald Coast with spectacular views. And a heart-pounding challenge. Sandestin’s original course is a must-play for golfers of all skill levels.
The $125 player fee includes participation in the golf event and lunch with other FBEC golfers.
Technical Tour
Thursday April 18, 2024
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Chair: Brian Mulinix, HDR Inc.
Community Event
Thursday April 18, 2024
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
1:00 pm
- 4:00 pm
Chair: Ann Marie Gathright, Environmental Standards, Inc.
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. FBEC is excited to partner with Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) for our 2024 Community Event! Dedicated to promoting sea turtle conservation through awareness and education for the residents and the 4 million+ visitors to Walton County, Florida, Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles is focused on locating and monitoring sea turtle nests and overseeing volunteers for the protection of the turtles and their hatchlings.
FBEC Community Event participants will head to a nearby beach to participate in a beach walk clean up and learn more about how their efforts have helped support FOSWST’s mission and protect the local sea turtles.
Women’s Networking Event
Thursday April 18, 2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
5:15 pm
- 6:00 pm
Inspired by the increasing number of women attendees, FBEC 2024 is honored to host a women’s networking event for female food industry environmental professionals to connect and network.
Evening Receptions
FBEC Closing Event
Friday April 19, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday March 29, 2023
6:00 pm
- 8:00 pm
Grand Lawn at Hotel Effie
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
Wednesday April 17, 2024
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Wednesday April 17, 2024
8:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Friday April 19, 2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday March 27, 2023
4:45 pm
- 5:45 pm
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard Curran
Hospitality Suite
Tuesday April 16, 2024
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesday April 17, 2024
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday April 19, 2024
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 Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Welcome Reception
Tuesday April 16, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday March 26, 2023
5:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
Hotel Effie Rooftop
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
Tuesday April 16, 2024
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday March 26, 2023
5:00 pm
- 5:30 pm
Hotel Effie Rooftop
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.