Past Events
LATIN AMERICA SUMMIT 2023
The first Latin America conference was a huge success!
Over 80 attendees joined together in the heart of Panama City, Panama for two full days of education and evening events that gave our guests a glimpse of Panamanian style and culture. Live, real-time translation was available for all sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. The event was so successful, the planning team has already begun scouting locations for the 2025 Latin America Summit!
Location: Hilton - Panama City, Panama
Date: September 14-16, 2023
SYMPOSIUM 2023
It was great to be back together in Orlando!
We started off with a splash at SeaWorld where attendees enjoyed an evening in the Arctic and endless fun on the new ICE BREAKER roller coaster!
Demographer, Ken Gronbach kicked off the full day of education with his informative and thought provoking look at the future of the foodservice industry. Jason Wange from the Foodservice Powerplant Network, closed the event with his riveting take on developing wellness through positivity, authenticity and the power of story. And in the middle of all of that were nine dynamic breakout sessions to choose from with topics ranging from sustainability to unattended retail to Virtual Reality in design – definitely something for everyone!
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Date: January 30-31, 2023
MONTREAL CONFERENCE 2022
It was so great to be TOGETHER AGAIN! The conference in Montreal was our first in person event in over two years due to travel and event restrictions caused by COVID19. Attendees were treated to an authentic lumberjack meal at a working maple syrup farm, a fire and ice silent disco, and two full days of dynamic speakers and valuable education.
Location: Hotel Bonaventure, Montréal, Quebec
Date: April 21 – 23, 2022
SYMPOSIUM 2021
This event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines.
SYMPOSIUM 2019
The FCSI The Americas Symposium 2019 broke previous records for attendance, with more than 170 consultants and nearly 150 Allied members headed to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
The event took place in the days prior to the NAFEM Show ’19, at the same location, the attendees were treated to a full day’s program, all centered around an ‘Accelerate’ racing theme of educational keynoters and breakout seminars, along with great networking opportunities and a whole heap of fun in between.
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Date: February 5-6, 2019
DENVER CONFERENCE 2018
Nearly 380 FCSI Members and industry professionals gathered in the Mile High City to share, support, and inspire… and laugh! We lightened the mood and pumped up the energy this year – we laughed and danced and laughed some more!
Location: Hilton Denver City Center, Denver, CO
Date: April 19-21, 2018
SYMPOSIUM 2017
FCSI The Americas kicked off the Symposium at Sea World on Tuesday, February 7, where attendees had access to a dedicated roller coaster and a pleasant event space to network and have fun with other attendees. The following day attendees enjoyed a full day of education and networking at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Date: February 7-8, 2017
NASHVILLE CONFERENCE 2016
FCSI offered a fun filled program with networking opportunities, fantastic educational sessions, and evening entertainment only Music City can offer!
Location: Lowes Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN
Date: April 14-16, 2016
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