SACRAMENTO, CA - The 42nd annual Almond Conference kicked off today, December 9th, 2014. A 3 day event with the biggest movers and shakers in the almond industry, the event drew a record breaking attendence in 2013, with more than 2,500 growers, handlers, suppliers, distributors, marketers and researchers flocking to the convention floor.
“As the largest event for almond industry professionals in the world, The Almond Conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect with the people, the science, the products and the trends at the forefront of the global almond community,” the event's website shared. “It all comes together December 9-11, 2014, at the Sacramento Convention Center, where the almond community unites to gauge, explore and expand the boundaries of the industry.”
With entertainment provided by renowned comedians Juston McKinney, Taylor Mason and Mike Hammer, the event promises to be as much fun as productive. A full itinerary for the Almond Conference follows below:
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
- Registration Opens
- Grower focused Workshops
- Almond Industry Trade Show
- Opening Reception, sponsored by BASF
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
- Environmental/Production Research Updates
- Marketing Updates
- Almond Industry Trade Show
- Classroom Demonstrations on Trade Show Floor
- Research Poster Session
- Luncheon - Keynote speaker to be announced at a later date
- Evening free for you to network with key industry members on your own
Thursday, December 11, 2014
- Environmental/Production Research Updates
- Marketing Updates
- Almond Industry Trade Show
- Classroom Demonstrations on Trade Show Floor
- Research Poster Session
- Luncheon with breakout sessions
- Gala Dinner
Great work on this year's conference! It certainly looks like a great experience for industry insiders.
