Mid-Year Conference: Succeeding in Challenging Times
February 9-10, 2021
Sheraton Arlington
Arlington, Texas
Join us in Arlington, Texas for SMA’s 13th Annual Mid-Year Conference, “Succeeding in Challenging Times.” This is a unique educational opportunity for meat/food industry executives and managers at all levels, featuring leading experts on a wide range of topics. The combination of excellent speakers and audience interaction will cover many issues that affect your business. This conference has become a “must attend” for many industry leaders and one that you cannot afford to miss. In addition to the excellent speaker program, the conference features a Suppliers’ Reception, offering a fun and relaxing opportunity to network with industry colleagues.
Registration
A registration link will be available soon.
Tentative Agenda
February 9 – Tuesday
1:00pm to 5:00pm – General Session
5:00pm to 7:00pm – Suppliers’ Reception
February 10 – Wednesday
8:00am to 12:00pm – General Session
Speakers and topics to be announced soon.
Hotel Reservations
Reservations can be made directly with the Sheraton Arlington online here or by calling 800-442-7275. Ask for the Southwest Meat Association room block to receive the special room rate of $149 per night. Reserve your room early, as the deadline for reservations is 1/18/21. The hotel is located at 1500 Convention Center Drive, Arlington, TX 76011. Directions to the hotel and more information are available on the hotel website.
Air Travel & Transportation
The Sheraton Arlington is convenient to DFW airport and offers a complimentary shuttle for hotel guests, 6:30AM – 9:30 PM; 7 days a week, with advance notice. Major car rental agencies, taxis, and Uber are also available for transportation to the hotel.
Attire
Attire is business casual.
On Site Registration
Tuesday, February 9 – 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10 – 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
*On site registrations will incur a $50 late fee
Cancellations
Requests received by 1/15/21 will be fully refunded. Requests received on 1/16/21 or later will be refunded 50% of registration fee. Refunds will not be issued
after 1/29/21.
Sponsorship Opportunities
$1000 Level Sponsor
Sponsor receives 50% discount on one conference registration; recognition in printed materials, program and signage at the conference; company logo on all conference promotions; complimentary table space in the meeting venue to display promotional materials; recognition and one complimentary halfpage ad in InfoMeat; 5% off 2021 Convention sponsorship; and 10 complimentary drink tickets for the Suppliers’ Reception.
$500 Level Sponsor
Sponsor receives 25% discount on one conference registration; recognition in printed materials, program and signage at the conference; recognition in InfoMeat; and 5 complimentary drink tickets for the Suppliers’ Reception.
Please call the SMA Office at (979) 846-9011 if your company is interested in being a sponsor.