April 16-19, 2024 | Miramar Beach, FL

Schedule

*Subject to change

Call for Presentations

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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

7:30 am – 12:30 pm

Fishing Charter | Networking Event

Chairs: Suzanne Dill, Clean Water Technology, Arnell Bell, Aquacycl and Ben Shakman, Triplepoint Environmental

 

Join us for an unforgettable fishing charter and enjoy a morning of fishing, sightseeing, and relaxing.  

7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Chairs: Scott Jay and Justin Olson, World Water Works

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Historical Tour | Networking Event

Chair: Chris Ulmer, Atlantium

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Health & Wellness | Networking Event

Chair: Joan Giuliani, 2024 FBEC Chair, Molson Coors

Find your zen and enjoy some relaxation time or services at Spa Lilliana at Hotel Effie.

Hotel Effie 

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Registration

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Chair & Co-Chair Meeting

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm

First Timers Reception | Networking Event

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.

Hotel Effie Rooftop

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Welcome Reception | Networking Event

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.

Hotel Effie Rooftop

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite | Networking Event

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. 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

7:15 am – 12:00 pm

Registration

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

7:15 am – 8:15 am

Breakfast

Juniper Ballroom

8:15 am – 8:45 

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Juniper Ballroom

Joan Giuliani, 2024 FBEC Chair, Molson Coors

8:45 am – 9:30 am

Keynote Session | Education

Juniper Ballroom

9:30 am – 10:45 am

Session 1: Sustainability | Education

Chair: Katlyn Gonzalez, Idahoan Foods
Co-Chair: Justin Olson, World Water Works

Juniper Ballroom

10:45 am – 11:00 am

Break

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Session 2: Compliance Trends | Education

Chair: Kevin Sobnosky, PepsiCo
Co-Chair: Katie Jeziorski, Trinity Consultants, Inc.

Juniper Ballroom

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Session 3: Networking Lunch

Juniper Ballroom

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Ad-hoc Session: Sustainability | Education

Chair: Dennis Leikam, Idahoan Foods

Co-Chair: Charlie Quann, FBEC Planning Committee

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Ad-hoc: USEPA Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) Action 5.7/Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) – Water Reuse Opportunities in the Beverage Industry | Education

Chair: Paul Bowen, Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER)

Co-Chair: Peter J. Capponi, A GHG Principal, GHD

4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

Poster Sessions & Social Hour | Networking Event

Chair: Jane Kettler, Johnsonville LLC & Casey Velaquez, Smithfield Foods
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard Curran
Conference attendees are invited to a poster session and happy hour Wednesday and Friday evenings at FBEC. A broad array of technical subjects will be poster presented to conference attendees through discussion that promotes mutual learning and help in developing professional contacts.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dinner and Session 4: Enforcement Horror Stories | Education

Chair: Josh Milleson, Land O’Lakes
Co-Chairs: Ted Holt, Fluke Corporation and Michele Frozena, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC

Juniper Ballroom

8:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Poster Sessions & Social Hour | Networking Event

Chair: Jane Kettler, Johnsonville LLC & Casey Velaquez, Smithfield Foods
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard Curran
Conference attendees are invited to a poster session and happy hour Wednesday and Friday evenings at FBEC. A broad array of technical subjects will be poster presented to conference attendees through discussion that promotes mutual learning and help in developing professional contacts.

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite / Networking Event

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. 

Thursday, April 18, 2024

7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Registration

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

7:00 am – 7:45 am

Breakfast

Juniper Ballroom

7:45 am – 8:45 am

Session 5: Packaging | Education

Chair: 
Co-Chair: 

Juniper Ballroom

8:45 am – 9:45 am

Session 6: Air | Education

Chair: Molson Coors

Co-Chair: Jasmine Sodemann, Gannett Fleming

Juniper Ballroom

9:45 am – 10:00 am

Break

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Session 7: PFAS | Education

Chair: Brett Whittleton, TreeHouse Foods
Co-Chair: Anthony Urciuoli, Veolia Water Technologies

Juniper Ballroom

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ad Hoc: Alternative Energy | Education

Chair: 

 Co-Chair: Ben Shakman, Triplepoint Environmental

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Ad Hoc: Resource stress management – How to Plan and Adapt to a Changing Environment | Education

Chair: Wesley McGee, Campbell’s

Co-Chair: JP Pasterczyk, Envirozyme

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Technical Tour / Networking Event

Chair: Brian Mulinix, HDR Inc.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Community Event / Networking Event

Chair: Ann Marie Gathright, Environmental Standards, Inc.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Networking & Business Time / Networking Event

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Women’s Networking Event / Networking Event

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. 

Friday, April 19, 2024

7:00 am – 11:00 am

Registration

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

7:00 am – 8:00 am

Breakfast

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Session 8: Water Conservation/Water Reuse | Education

Chair: 

Co-Chair: Arnell Bell, Aquacycl and Erica Pann, Antea Group

Juniper Ballroom

9:00 am – 10:00 am

Session 9: Wastewater | Education

Chair: Joe Herrud, Fairlife

Co-Chair: Henry Probst, The Probst Group

Juniper Ballroom

10:00 am – 10:15 am

Break

Juniper Ballroom Foyer

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Session 10: Food Waste | Education

Chair: Lindsey Hughes, Amazon

Co-Chair: Houston Flippin, Brown and Caldwell

Juniper Ballroom

11:15 am – 12:15 pm

Session 11: Nutrients/Bio-Gas | Education

Chair: John Kirkpatrick, Basic American Foods

Co-Chair: Bernie Sheff, US Renewable Energy Development Capital Inc. & Brian Arnsten, Veolia

Juniper Ballroom

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Networking Lunch

Juniper Ballroom

1:15 pm – 1:30 pm

FBEC 2025 Location Announcement

Time to find out where we’re headed in 2025!

Juniper Ballroom

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Session 12: Hazardous and Regulated Waste | Education

Chair:  Neal Beaty, Niagara Bottling

Co-Chair: Jessica Myer, EHS Support LLC

Juniper Ballroom

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

FBEC 2025 Planning Meeting

Juniper Ballroom

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Poster Sessions & Social Hour | Networking Event

Chair: Jane Kettler, Johnsonville LLC & Casey Velaquez, Smithfield Foods
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard Curran

Conference attendees are invited to a poster session and happy hour Wednesday and Friday evenings at FBEC. A broad array of technical subjects will be poster presented to conference attendees through discussion that promotes mutual learning and help in developing professional contacts.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

FBEC Closing Event | Networking Event

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!

Grand Lawn, Hotel Effie

8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Hospitality Suite | Networking Event

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. 
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