With more than 2,000 attendees from nearly 40 countries registered days before the show, expectations are high for the July 20-24 Produce Marketing Association’s Foodservice: Delivered virtual event.
The event is free but reservations are needed, according to PMA.
Fast Facts:
- Days before the show, PMA reported registrations continued to increase and exceeded that of past foodservice shows;
- Registration is at https://foodservice.pma.com/
- One in four registered guests at the event are buyers;
- 38 countries are represented on the attendee list, with most registrations coming from the U.S., Mexico and Canada;
- There are more than 30 speakers across the schedule, representing operators, suppliers, chefs and trade media;
- The event has two content tracks: one for chefs, menu developers and food influencers, and the other is for foodservice produce suppliers, buyers and operators;
- Many sessions will be recorded and the virtual platform will be open through August, according to George Szczepanski, director of business development and global sponsorships and events for PMA.
- The platform will include a “live steam” button to alert attendees 15 minutes before a live virtual event begins, Szczepanski said in a video about the show;
- The platform includes scheduling tools for attendees;
- Attendees can check who is online and chat with one or multiple attendees at the same time;
- The Solutions Sampling feature allows to see videos of new products and connect with suppliers;
- The platform will also include a scavenger hunt that will give attendees a chance to win bluetooth headphones and other prizes; and
- The full agenda is available at the PMA website.
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