Preliminary Schedule of Events

(as of 1/30/07)
*Sessions subject to change.

Saturday, February 24, 2007
0900 – 1700
 IFSA Board of Directors Meeting (invitation only)
1200 - 1830
 Conference Registration / Information
1700 - 1730
 Latin America & The Caribbean Planning Committee Meeting
1930 – 2100

Welcome Cocktail Reception
Poolside (Tropicala)

Sunday, February 25, 2007
0730 - 1600
 Conference Registration / Information
0830 - 0835
 Welcome – Master of Ceremonies
Rodrigo Decerega, Gate Gourmet
0835 - 0845
 Opening Remarks and Association Update
Sandra Pineau, Continental Airlines
0845 - 0855 

Overview of Latin America & The Caribbean Committee
Rodrigo Decerega, Chair, Latin America & The Caribbean Committee
0855 - 0910
 Guest of Honor
Mr. Fernando Naranjo, External Relations Vice-President
TACA
0910 - 1010

Keynote Address                                                                Professor Crist Inman, CEO
La Paz Group
1010 – 1020
 Question & Answer
1020 - 1100
 Networking & Prospecting
1100 - 1200

Mergers and Acquisitions – Ensuring Continuity & the Future of Latin America & Caribbean Airlines

Speakers:                                         
Mr. Jose Montero, Planning Team
COPA Airlines
1200 - 1330
 Lunch 
1330 – 1500
 Chef Competition
1500 - 1600

HACCP Session – Topic #1 (Workshop)
Professor Florencia Antillón Guerrero, University of Costa Rica
1600 - 1700

Networking & Prospecting (Wine tasting/supplier displays)

1830
 Busses Depart for Dinner
1900
 Dinner & Entertainment – Pueblo Antiguo

Monday, February 26, 2007
0800 - 1445
 Conference Registration / Information
0900 - 0905
 Opening Remarks
0905 - 1005

Hot Topics Discussion Session – Interactive audience participation
                                     
Topics:

  • Standardization in Food Safety and Hygiene Audits
  • Onboard Service Logistics and Distribution in Central & South America
  • Onboard Service Trends

Facilitators:
Mr. Jorge Barreto, Managing Director,
Gate Gourmet                             

Mr. Zev Chernilo, Quality Assurance Manager
LAN Chile
1005 - 1105

Updated World Food Safety Guidelines Presentation
                                               
Presenter:
Ms. Roberta Swenson, Northwest Airlines

Chair of IFSA Education Committee
1105 - 1135
 Refreshments & Networking
1135 - 1235
 Trends in Onboard Entertainment
1235 - 1335
 Lunch
1335 - 1445

Catering Discussion

Moderator:
Mr. Rick Lundstrom, Editor in Chief,
PAX International Magazine

Panelists:
Ms. Donna Coles, Vice President-Marketing & Business Development, Gate Gourmet

Mr. Stewart Massiah, Vice President-Operations,
Goddard Catering Group
                   
Afternoon Open for Sightseeing
1830 - 2000
 Closing Cocktail Party (at hotel)

Registration available on-site

For questions, please contact IFSA Headquarters at 404-252-3663 or ifsa@kellencompany.com

 

 

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