November 6-8, 2024 | Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa | Bonita Springs, FL
The American Feed Industry Association has opened registration for its annual Equipment Manufacturers Conference (EMC)! This year, EMC will be held Nov. 6-8 in Bonita Springs, Fla. Register by Friday, Oct. 4 to receive the discounted early-bird registration rate.
Equipment Manufacturers Conference
Feed Industry 4.0 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies
This year's theme is "Feed Industry 4.0 - Leveraging Emerging Technologies." The agenda features several educational sessions on the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, updates on legislative and regulatory changes being discussed in Washington, D.C. and a panel discussion on how these emerging technologies can increase efficiency and productivity in our industry.
Hotel Information
The EMC 2024 will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. This modern waterfront resort boasts sparkling lagoons, a lazy river adventure, waterslides and an adult-only pool. In addition to pools, the resort has a private beach (check with concierge upon arrival for details on hours) - accessible by the resort's boat service, the Stillwater Spa, lawn games and firepits.
The AFIA is pleased to offer registrants a limited number of hotel rooms at a preferred rate of $279 per night (plus tax) + a discounted resort fee of $20 per night. Please contact the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point directly using the link below or call (239) 444-1234 to reserve under the group name "AFIA 2024 Equipment Manufacturers Conference." The block is available through Monday, Oct. 7, or until it fills up. We encourage you to reserve early.
Optional Activities
Golf Tournament
This three-day event will kick off with the annual EMC golf tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Salt Leaf Golf Preserve. Registration for the golf tournament includes greens fees, continental breakfast, box lunch and beverages. Golf club rentals are also available.
Group Networking Dinner
Attendees are invited to register for an additional group networking dinner on Thursday, Nov. 7. Join us for delicious food, refreshing drinks and lively conversations at Corkscrew, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point's poolside restaurant, reserved exclusively for those attending the EMC group networking dinner.
*These optional activities require separate registration fees and space is limited, so be sure to add them at registration!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring EMC? Click here for sponsorship options or contact Lynette Tucker, AFIA's manager of meetings and sponsorships.
Contact
For questions or more information regarding EMC 2024, visit the event's website or contact Jessica Morse, AFIA's director of meetings and events.