2008 SQF International Conference Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 3, 2008 Denver Marriott Tech Center 4900 South Syracuse Street [map] Denver, CO 80237-2703

Online registration is not available at this time.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND, PLEASE REGISTER ONSITE IN DENVER.


The SQF Institute is pleased to host the 3rd SQF International Conference on Food Safety and Quality Certification. Join food industry professionals from around the world as they gather to exchange information and ideas, and to learn how a food safety and quality certification program can help boost consumer confidence in food safety at all levels of the supply chain, in all corners of the globe.

To view our conference agenda or register download the SQF Conference Brochure.


Who should attend:

Food safety professionals and food industry executives from the following sectors:

• Retail: Supermarket and Food Service
• Supply: Farming, Food Processing, Manufacturing and Distribution
• Consulting and Training
• Certification and Auditing
• Higher Education
• Food Safety Regulation

Participants will:

• Learn how a globally trusted food safety and quality program benefits all levels of the supply chain
• Learn which resources are available to assist suppliers in the implementation process
• Raise issues and discuss ideas at a pre-conference stakeholders meeting
• Hear case studies from SQF-certified suppliers and retail supporters
• Network with food industry professionals from around the world
• Discover the latest developments in the SQF program
• Get the latest updates on harmonization issues
• Learn how SQF is expanding globally

Optional Events

Training Courses
SQF Systems training courses will be offered prior to the conference on September 29th and 30th. These courses are designed to aid participants in the implementation of SQF 1000 and/or SQF 2000 Systems. Cost $ 450.00

Update Workshop
An optional update workshop for auditors, consultants and trainers will be offered on September 30th. This workshop counts as credit toward the SQF professional development requirement. Cost $ 100.00

SQF Stakeholders Meeting for Suppliers (Free to registered attendees)
All suppliers registered for the conference are invited to participate in this pre-conference meeting on October 1 to discuss ideas and raise issued regarding the SQF program.

Country and Western Networking Event
Put on your cowboy boots, grab your Stetson and get ready for a not-to-be missed country and western networking evening! Join your “pardners” and enjoy a finger-lickin’, rib stickin' traditional barbecue buffet while kicking up your heels to the sounds of our country and western band "Cactus Jack". Cost: $70

Related Web Pages and Sites:
2008 SQF International Conference
Travel Information

Related Files:

Registration Flyer and Form

SQF Group Program Enrollment Form - Receive 20% Discount on Prevailing Registration Rates for 5+ registrants from the same company.

Registration Includes:

Registration fee includes all meeting materials and participation in general sessions and the SQF stakeholders meeting, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, opening reception and morning and afternoon breaks. Fee does not include your hotel, airfare, training classes, workshops or special event fee on Thursday, October 2.

NOTE: Every participant—to qualify for the FMI Member / FMI Associate Member or SQF Affiliate rate—must be an employee of a FMI member, a FMI associate member company or an SQF program participant. All others are non-members. An FMI member is either a supermarket retailer or wholesaler paying annual dues to FMI. A FMI associate member is a supplier company paying associate member dues to FMI. SQF program participants are SQF certified suppliers, SQF licensees and SQF auditors/consultants.

Who Should Attend:

• Supermarket and Foodservice Retailers (staff with purchasing, logistics, and food safety and quality responsibilities)
  
• Food Sector Training Organizations and Consultant Food Safety Professionals
  
• Food Safety Auditors and Food Safety Certification Bodies
  
• Primary Producers
  
• Food Processors (decision makers, managers, supervisors, and food safety and quality personnel)
  
• Regulatory Bodies and Tertiary Institutions

Meeting Attire:

Business casual. Please keep in mind that meeting and hotel rooms may be chilly, so please pack accordingly.

Cancellation and Other Policies:

Notify registrar in writing by email to bcobbs@fmi.org or fax 202-220-0830 by September 23, 2008. A full refund is granted when a cancellation is received prior to September 17, 2008. A 60% refund is granted if cancellation is received after September 17, 2008 but prior to September 24, 2008. No refund if notification is received September 24, 2008 or later.

General Hotel Information:

Denver Marriott Tech Center
4900 South Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80237
Phone: 303-779-1100
Fax: 303-740-2523
Toll-free: 1-888-441-1294

The SQF Conference room rate has ended. To book a hotel, pleae contact the Denver Marriott Tech Center directly.

The Marriott Tech Center is located approximately 24 miles from the Denver International Airport. Transportation from the airport to the hotel will not provided by the SQF Institute. Please contact the Marriott Tech Center to make your transportation arrangements.

Travel Information:

FMI has negotiated airfare and car rental discounts for attendees of this event. Please see the information below to take advantage of our special rates!

United offers special meeting discounts for attendees. Simply call (or have your travel agent call) United’s Special Meeting Desk at 1.800.521.4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 509RK to receive a 2–10 percent discount on applicable fares, including First Class. If you purchase a ticket at least 30 days prior to travel, you will receive an additional 5 percent discount. This special offer applies to travel on domestic flights of all United Airlines, United Express, TED and United code share flights (UA*) operated by US Airways, US Airways Express and Air Canada.

Discounts are available for international attendees flying on United, United Express and Lufthansa code share flights. For more information, call your local United Airlines reservation number and refer to Meeting ID Number 509RK.

Avis Rent A Car is the official car rental provider for this meeting. Special discounts are available for all attendees and include unlimited free mileage. Call Avis at 1.800.331.1600 or log on to www.avis.com to make your reservations. Be sure to mention discount code AWD # B235499. International attendees may fax their reservation requests to +1.918.621.4821.

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Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:

SGS (Platinum Sponsor)
DNV (Gold Sponsor)
Silliker, Inc (Silver Sponsor)
Randolph Associates (Silver Sponsor)
iCiX (USB Sponsor)
AIB International (Conference Bag Sponsor)
The Steritech Group (Conference Badge Sponsor)
NSF International(Bronze Sponsor)
Advancing Food Safety (Bronze Sponsor)
TUV-SUD America (Bronze Sponsor)
Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)(Bronze Sponsor)
Ecolab, Inc (Bronze Sponsor)
Bureau Veritas (Bronze Sponsor)
QMI-SAI Global (Bronze Sponsor)