41st ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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Conference Registration Fees

Please complete the individual attendee information on the registration form and calculate the appropriate registration fees for
all attendees below. The registration fee includes admission to all general sessions, scheduled receptions, breakfasts, lunches,
dinners, Tuesday evening Banquet and the Exhibit Reception. Guests must pay the full guest registration fee to attend all events. Fee will be refunded if registration is cancelled prior to January 19, 2022. Deadline for early registration is January 19, 2022. Registration form and payment must be received in the RFA office by January 19, 2022 in order to receive the early registration fee discount.

Conference Registration Fees are as follows: (Please note there is a discounted registration fee for payments made by check)

For RFA Members:  The Conference early registration fee must be received by January 19, 2022 and is $925.  The discounted rate for check payments is $895.  After January 19, the rate is $1,025 discounted to $995 for check payments. 

For RFA Guests:  The Conference early registration fee is $825, discounted to $795 for check payments if received before
January 19.  After January 19, the registration fee is $925, discounted to $895 for check payments.

For Non-Members:  The Conference registration fee is $1,125, discounted for check payments to $1,095.

Guests can purchase individual tickets to attend Tuesday evening's banquet and entertainment for $200 per person.

Company sponsorships of $5,000 or more are eligible to receive one complimentary registration (basic registration fee only).  Please contact the RFA Office if you have questions.

Who Should Attend & Why

Who should attend the Conference:

• President/CEO
• Sales & Marketing
• Quality Assurance, Quality Control
• Operations Management
• Technical Services
• General Manager
• Research & Development
• New Business Development
• Purchasing
• Executive Chefs
• Spouses

Why?

• Build valuable relationships and network with the leaders of the industry
• Learn about the current trends in chilled foods
• Stay ahead of the learning curve
• Find out what regulatory issues affect your business
• Get practical, up-to-the-minute food safety information
• Be inspired by motivational speakers and talking to others in your field
• See the newest offerings in ingredients, packaging, equipment and services
• Enjoy sunshine and fun at social events, tours and golf tournament

Registration Confirmation

Three weeks prior to the conference, you will receive a written confirmation and other conference information. 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made by January 19, 2022, will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after January 19 or "no shows"
will not receive a refund. You can transfer your registration to another person within your company at any time.

How to Register

NON-MEMBERS: Download PDF Registration Form 

RFA MEMBERS: There are three ways to register for the 2022 RFA Annual Conference:

1. Register for the RFA Conference online! 

> Register by Check

> Register by Credit Card

2. Download a 2022 Conference Registration Form and email it to the RFA Office at [email protected] if paying
by credit card.

3. Download a 2022 Conference Registration Form and mail the form with your check to:
Refrigerated Foods Association, 3823 Roswell Road, Suite 208, Marietta, GA 30062 or fax to 678-550-4504

ALL attendees are required to sign and return the COVID Waiver prior to arriving at the Conference.

Hotel Reservations

The beautiful Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Resort is the RFA’s host hotel. All conference sessions and events will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Resort.  This luxury resort has received the AAA Five Diamond Award 1994-2010, 2012-2021.

To make room reservations, please use this link:  https://book.passkey.com/go/RFA2022 Or call the Ritz-Carlton at 866-763-2960. Identify yourself as a RFA Conference attendee to receive a special room rate of $269 plus tax for single or double occupancy. Additionally, there is a $10/room/night resort fee (reduced from $40).  The deadline for room reservations is January 19, 2022.

AS OF 1/24, the Ritz-Carlton is sold out for 2/20.  We recommend you get on a room wait list at the Ritz, but hold a room at a nearby property just in case.  These hotels are recommended:

• Residence Inn
• Courtyard
• SpringHill Suites
• Omni at the Amelia Island Plantation

Please note: the RFA does NOT use third parties for reservations - please do not give your information to anyone who calls you!

To learn more about the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Resort, click here.

Transportation

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is 30 minutes from the hotel ($60 taxi ride).  Uber and Lyft cars are readily available at the airport and cost approximately $35-50 (one way).  You can also arrange ground transportation through Dana's Limousine Company:  904-744-3333, or 800-456-5466.

You can rent a car from Avis Transportation. The RFA's Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is J095952. Please use this number when calling Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive the best car rental rates available.  RFA Conference attendees staying at the hotel can enjoy discounted valet parking for $20 plus tax per day (reduced from $35/day).

Golf Tournament

The RFA Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, on the Golf Club of Amelia Island at the Ritz-Carlton.   The fee is $260 and includes favors, prizes, green fee, cart fee, range balls, and a boxed lunch. Please note on the registration form if you need rental clubs - the fee is $65 plus tax. Clubs will be available for rent from the pro shop prior to the start of the tournament.  The tournament will tee off with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m.  The dress code states collared shirts only, and shorts or pants.   DENIM IS PROHIBITED.  Ladies are welcome to wear skirts, skorts, shorts or pants (no denim).

For non-golfers, we have several exciting activities to choose from!  Technical folks can attend the Technical Committee Meeting & Lunch featuring our annual forum with Technical Director Martin Mitchell.  The Technical Committee Meeting will run from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, and will include lunch.

A service project has been organized to benefit Gracie's Kitchen.  Volunteers will assemble meal packs for the hungry in Nassau County.  This event will run 2:00-3:30 pm at the hotel.

 Exhibits

This year's Exhibit Reception will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022, from 3:30-6:30 p.m., with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres being served. It will take place onsite at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Resort.  Click here for the Exhibit Brochure.  Associate Members can get information specific to their Conference experience in our Associates Newsletter.  For additional questions, please contact the RFA office at (678) 426-8175.

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are a number of Sponsorship Opportunities available during the RFA's 41st Annual Conference & Exhibition.   You can gain exposure for your company by sponsoring social events, educational sessions, networking events, promotional items or golf tournament activities.  Sponsorship opportunities can be found here.  For questions, please contact the RFA office at (678) 426-8175.

 Spouse Event

We have a special event for spouses attending the Conference!  Please join us for a memorable morning and afternoon of fun and friendship.  All partners of registered Conference attendees are welcome to participate, courtesy of our sponsor, Reser's Fine Foods.  We will be meeting in the hotel lobby at 10:30 am to get bikes, and enjoy a fun 2-hour tour before returning to the hotel for a 3-course lunch at Coast.  If you just want to do lunch, please plan to meet us at the restaurant at 12:45 pm.  Please RSVP to Meg at [email protected].