Food Industry Leadership Center

Executive Forum 2008

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 21-22, 2008

Co-Sponsored by:

General Program Information

Event Description: The food and consumer products industry revolves around growth, innovation and connections. At the Food Industry Leadership Center’s Executive Forum 2008, leaders from well-known companies will showcase successful business models and best-practices. You will have the opportunity to network and make valuable connections with peers and PSU Food Industry faculty and students. Join us for this annual event, and discover fresh new tips and trends you can utilize in your business.

Who Should Attend:

Retailer, distributor, supplier, and manufacturer managers and executives

Food service wholesaler and service provider executives

Those who want to better understand and penetrate the food/consumer products industry as a significant customer base

Operations, research, MIS, sales, finance, marketing, and human resource professionals

Conference Attire: Business professional for the reception and dinner on Tuesday and business casual for the half-day conference on Wednesday.

Women's Leadership Forum - Tuesday, October 21

11:30am                   Registration opens
12:30pm                   Lunch
12:45pm                   Welcome

1:30-4:45pm Networking Reception

Sponsored by: Willamette Valley Vineyards

Executive Forum 2008 - Wednesday, October 22

11:00am Networking Luncheon

12:30pm Opening speaker

1:30pm Speaker / panel discussion

2:30pm Student panel discussion

3:30pm Speaker / panel discussion

4:30pm Speaker / panel discussion

5:00pm Networking Reception and Silent Auction

6:30pm Awards Dinner / Keynote Speaker

Awards:

SUPERMARKET NEWS presents the "Retail Excellence Award," which will be presented at the dinner on Monday evening. The FILC is pleased to partner with Supermarket News in honoring those leaders who are raising the bar in retailing excellence.

The FOOD INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP CENTER Leadership Awards are presented to individuals or companies that have been exemplary in their service and support over time. The FILC's success comes directly from the support of these food industry leaders. They have given generously of their time and made contributions that have assisted us in developing the next generation of leaders.