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
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
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
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard Curran
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dinner and Session 4: Enforcement Horror Stories | Education
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
Co-Chair: Domagoj Gotovac, Woodard Curran
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
8:45 am – 9:45 am
Juniper Ballroom
9:45 am – 10:00 am
Break
Juniper Ballroom Foyer
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Session 7: PFAS | Education
Co-Chair: Anthony Urciuoli, Veolia Water Technologies
Juniper Ballroom
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Ad Hoc: Resource stress management – How to Plan and Adapt to a Changing Environment | Education
Co-Chair: JP Pasterczyk, Envirozyme
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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
Co-Chair: Arnell Bell, Aquacycl and Erica Pann, Antea Group
Juniper Ballroom
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Session 9: Wastewater | Education
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
Co-Chair: Houston Flippin, Brown and Caldwell
Juniper Ballroom
11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Session 11: Nutrients/Bio-Gas | Education
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
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
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
Grand Lawn, Hotel Effie
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
