International Inflight Food Service Association
40th Annual Conference and Exhibition
April 10 – April 13, 2005
Tampa, Florida

We cordially invite you to attend the historic 2005 Annual Conference and Exhibition of the International Inflight Food Service Association, where we will gather to celebrate our 40th anniversary and look ahead to the future of the industry and our Association.

Tampa is the perfect location to celebrate this momentous occasion. This warm and inviting locale will allow attendees to reflect on IFSA’s long tradition including the recognition of its rich history, past leaders and numerous accomplishments as we move into the future full of possibility and excitement.

To mark this momentous year, powerful presentations are planned. Our keynote speaker, Ray Neidl, Senior Analyst, Airline and Aerospace, Caylon Securities, has more than 20 years of aviation experience. Mr. Neidl regularly appears on news programs as an industry expert and is frequently quoted in the media. Mr. Neidl is the co-author of the published book, Airline Odyssey - The Airline Industry's Turbulent Flight into the Future, published by McGraw-Hill. Most recently he has been a contributor to four industry publications, Airline Economics, Airline Operations, Airline Planning and Airline Financing.

Educational sessions for this conference are timely and most relevant to current onboard industry activities. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a panel session featuring senior airline executives discussing experiences in the “Buy On Board, Part II” session and you will also learn the latest on the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, advancements in Latin America and more. All sessions will include extended question-and-answer periods for attendees to obtain information specific to their situation or company.

Our Headquarters hotel this year is the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina. This well-appointed hotel will be sure to meet and exceed the many needs of conference attendees, and the award-winning hotel staff will see to your every need. The Exhibition will be housed in the Tampa Convention Center, located just steps away from our Headquarters hotel.

Join us as we celebrate “Bridging 40 Years of Education and Innovation” at IFSA’s 2005 Annual Conference and Exhibition. It’s an event you can’t afford to miss!

Mike Currie
IFSA President