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2026 NAFFS Annual Convention

10/22/2026 - 10/24/2026

Description

The Industry’s
Can’t-Miss Event!


Great Conference Program Includes Presentations On:

Self-Affirmed GRAS

Trends

Generational Differences in Consumer Preferences

Digital Transformations

AI Technology in the Flavor Industry

Mergers & Acquisitions: What They Mean to the Sector


PLUS:

Networking Events with Industry Colleagues in a Relaxed Setting

Gala Dinner

Golf/Fishing, Etc.


SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Breakfast Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Golfer's Luncheon Sponsor: SOLD OUT!
Golfer's Beverage Cart Sponsor: SOLD OUT!
Golfer's Contests Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Golf Hole Sponsor: $150
Fishing Trip Boat Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Volleyball Sponsor: $400
Reception Sponsor- SOLD OUT!
Saturday Night Dinner Sponsor (3 available): $2000
Saturday Night Entertainment Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Printed Program Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Swag Bag Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Name Badge Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Lanyard Sponsor - SOLD OUT!
Corporate Sponsorship: You Choose the Amount!

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Thursday, Oct. 22
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Registration
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Board Meeting
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Reception (Poolside)

Friday, Oct. 23
8 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Program
9 a.m.Mergers & Acquisitions; Brian Briggs, Flavorsum
9:45 a.m.Digital Transformation for the Formula: Speed, Visibility, and Compliance; Jared Helenic & Mikael Bengtsson, Infor
10:30 a.m.Break
10:45 a.m.AI Technology on the Flavor Industry Shop Floor; Rich DiBernardo, iniTech
11:30 a.m.Exploring What’s Next in Sauce – Tropical Flavors; Chef Brian Kiser & Mandy Sakar, MANE
12:30 p.m.Fishing Trip Lunch Pick-Up/Departure (to-go lunch)
12:45 p.m.Fishing Trip Check-In - Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza, Dock E, Slip 23, Sarasota (self-transport)
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.Reception (Poolside)

Saturday, Oct. 24
7:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:20 a.m.Membership Meeting
8:45 a.m.Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape: GRAS, Flavor Claims & Emerging Litigation; Justin Prochnow, Greenberg Traurig
9:30 a.m.AI in the Flavor Industry; Panel Discussion
10:30 a.m.Break
10:50 a.m.Sweet Brown Flavors: The Backbone of Sauces Around the World; Chef Brian Kiser & Mandy Sakar, MANE
12:30 p.m.Golfers Lunch Pick-Up at Course
1 p.m.First Tee Time
2 p.m.Beach Volleyball
6:30 p.m.Reception/Dinner (Spike and Tees/Island House)

Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsor
Golfer's Luncheon Sponsor
Golfer's Beverage Cart
Golfer's Contests Sponsor
Golf Hole Sponsor
Fishing Trip Boat Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
Saturday Night Dinner Sponsor
Printed Program Sponsor
Swag Bag Sponsor
Name Badge Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Corporate Sponsorship
Pricing

No refunds for registration cancellations after October 10, 2026.

MembersNon-Members
First Company Rep: $999
First Company Rep: $1149
Additional Company Reps: $899Additional Company Reps: $1049
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
220 Sands Point Road
Longboat Key, FL 34228 United States

Reservations for our room block can be made using this link.

Event Contact
NAFFS
(732) 922-3218
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10/22/2026 - 10/24/2026
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