The FMI/GMA Sustainability Summit Planning Committee is pleased to send out this call for educational content proposals. FMI and GMA’s combined leadership in this area has produced the premier sustainability event for the food and consumer products industry, bringing together retailers, manufacturers, government and advocacy groups to learn, network and seek common solutions.

You are required to review these guidelines and submit your proposal no later than January 27, 2017. Presenters are requested to craft a proposal that demonstrates a clear plan to disseminate information that is interesting, exciting, unique and memorable. We ask that all submissions fit within one of our strategic areas of focus

AUDIENCE PROFILE

• Food Retailers and Wholesalers from companies of all sizes.
• CPG Manufacturers and Suppliers
• Food and Consumer Products Industry Solutions Providers
• Government and Advocacy Groups

Attendees expect educational opportunities that provide cutting edge ideas, new information and the highest level of expertise. Participants are looking for best-practices (within and outside the food industry) to help them formulate, implement, and embed sustainable solutions from: operations through the value chain to communicating and engaging employees, consumers and senior management. This year’s conference focuses on KEY TAKE-AWAYS so preference will be given to presentations that are practically-oriented, strategic, and interactive.

For an overview of the LAST YEAR’s Sustainability Conference program, please visit the 2017 Event Site.

The deadline for submission of proposals is January 27, 2017.

Please note: all presenters are expected to register for the conference at the speaker registration rate.