2023 SEPC’s Southern Exposure agenda

A glance at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2023 agenda located in Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Two men shake hands at a booth on the trade show floor. They are surrounded by three other men and a woman, as well as other booths.
Two men shake hands at a booth on the trade show floor. They are surrounded by three other men and a woman, as well as other booths.
(Photo courtesy of Southeast Produce Council)

Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2023 agenda
Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

March 1

1-4:30 p.m.: SEPC board of directors meeting (SEPC board members only)
Location: Asia 2
6:30-9:30 p.m.: VIP Dinner (by invitation only)
Location: Swan Reserve Vue Ballroom (15th floor)

March 2

8 a.m.-5 p.m.: LINKS (by invitation only)
6:15 a.m.-2 p.m.: Tom Page Golf Classic (session purchase required)
Location: Disney’s Magnolia & Palm

Schedule:
6:15 a.m.: Golf Shuttle departure from Dolphin Covered Convention Entrance (by Europe 1-3)
6:45-7:45 a.m.: Tom Page Golf Classic breakfast
8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Tom Page Golf Classic
1-2 p.m.: Tom Page Golf Classic Awards luncheon
1-5 p.m.: SEPC committee meetings (SEPC committee members only) Location: Europe 1 and 2 (level 3)
Registration check-in.
Location: Convention foyers 1-2 (level 3)
1-6 p.m.: Exhibitor booth setup
Location: Atlantic and Pacific Hall, Atlantic Hall A (level 1)
6-9 p.m.: Stars and Step-Upp dinner (by invitation only)

March 3

7 a.m.-9 p.m.: Registration check-in
Location: Convention foyers 1-2 (level 3)
7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Exhibitor booth setup
Location: Atlantic and Pacific Hall, Atlantic Hall A (level 1)
7-8 a.m.: Stars breakfast (by invitation only)
Location: Asia 1 (level 3)
8 a.m.-5 p.m.: SEPC committee meetings (SEPC committee members only)
Location: Europe 1 and 2 (level 3)
8 a.m.-5 p.m.: LINKS (by invitation only)
8:30-9:45 a.m.: Educational session I — The Prime Directive: Food Waste and Nutrition Insecurity
Location: Southern Hemisphere (level 5)
10:15-11:45 a.m.: Educational session II — The Power of Produce 2023
Location: Southern Hemisphere (level 5)
12-2 p.m.: SEPC board of governors meeting (SEPC board of governors only)
Location: Europe 4 (level 3)
12:30-2:30 p.m.: Southern Roots luncheon (women in produce only, session purchase required)
Location: Swan Ballroom
3-5 p.m.: Stars cocktails and careers (reservation required)
Location: Asia 1 and 2 (level 3)
5-6 p.m.: Healthy Family Project Reception (by invitation only)
6-7 p.m.: Retail and foodservice reception (by invitation only)
Location: Northern and Southern Hemisphere (level 5)
7-11:30 p.m.: Opening gala (session purchase required)
Location: Northern and Southern Hemisphere (level 5)

March 4

6-11 a.m.: Exhibitor booth setup
Location: Atlantic and Pacific Hall, Atlantic Hall A (level 1)
8 a.m.-4 p.m.: Registration check-in
Location: Convention foyers 1-2 (level 3)
9 a.m.-11:15 p.m.: Keynote brunch (session purchase required)
Location: Northern and Southern Hemisphere (level 5)
11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Exposition
Location: Atlantic and Pacific Hall, Atlantic Hall A (level 1)
Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals: Atlantic Hall A
Innovation stations: Atlantic Hall A
Relaxation station: Atlantic Foyer, Bay Room
Refreshments: Pacific Hall
6-8 p.m.: Exhibitor load-out
Location: Atlantic and Pacific Hall, Atlantic Hall A (level 1)
6-10 p.m.: ZClosing reception (session purchase required)
Location: Dolphin Beach

March 5

7-8:30 a.m.: SEPC prayer breakfast
Location: Southern Hemisphere IV and V (level 5)

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