There is still time to join the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association and be able to attend the  36th Semi-Annual MEMBERS ONLY conference taking place October 23rd-25th, 2019 in San Diego, California . Refer below for all the conference details.

Don't miss the opportunity to network with 100+ FIBC / Bulk Bag manufacturers, importers, distributors, and suppliers of industry related products. We have another great lineup of speakers and events on deck, but you have to be a current FIBCA member to attend. Below you'll find a link to the membership details and all the conference details. Space is limited so don't delay!  
The Numbers

Typical Attendance: 
100 attendees for the meetings & 120 for the receptions. Attendees from around the world!

Cost to Join FIBCA
The dues are prorated, so the cost to join now (October) would be USD $1,125.00 total ($625 for the 2019 prorated dues and the $500 one time initiation fee). The regular annual dues are $2500 per year and due no later than February 1st of each year. 

Benefits of FIBCA Membership
  • Access to the “FIBCA Members Only” web site (Import Statistics, Information on Electrostatic Hazards, Food Grade Packaging Directives & Documents, Hazardous Materials Links & Interpretations, Customs Tariff Codes & Rulings and 30+ Years of Conference Documents)
  • Use of the FIBCA Label & Handling Graphics
  • Discounted Rate on the new FIBC Safe Handling Poster (60% Discount)
  • Ability to Attend FIBCA Conferences (Industry Leading Speakers and Valuable Training Programs)
  • Ability to Attend the Conference Networking Receptions
  • Network and Inform Members of Your Products & Services
  • Representation at Standards-Setting Organizations
  • Use of the Member Logo on Your Labels, Brochures & Website

Conference Fee
$475 Per person
(No Fee for Spouse Reception, Breakfast and Lunch Attendance) 
Covers a portion of the two open bar receptions with light appetizers and the breakfast and lunch buffets

Sponsorship / Promotional Opportunities
There are options available on the conference registration page (Gold/Present at the Conference, Silver, Bronze, Prize Drawings, Tournament Prizes, etc.). 

Discounted Hotel Rooms for the Conference:
$250 + Tax Per Night (Rates Available until October 1st). Rooms will be at the listed rate after that point.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
Rex J. Walheim
NASA Astronaut
(Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Ret.)

2019 marked a historic year in the history of NASA, and at the upcoming conference, we will have the rare privilege of hearing firsthand from a veteran NASA astronaut. Rex J. Walheim has flown on three space shuttle missions and lived on the international space station. He has logged more than 36 days in space with over 36 hours of spacewalks.

Astronaut Rex J. Walheim Served on Shuttle Missions:
  • STS-110 in 2002
  • STS-122 in 2008
  • STS-135 IN 2011 (Final Space Shuttle Flight)

Following his presentation on Thursday, Rex will be sticking around to sign autographs and take pictures with the attendees.
Lauren Saidel-Baker
Economist
ITR Economics

ITR Economics provides economic intelligence to reduce risk and drive practical and profitable business decisions. Since 1948, ITR Economics has provided business leaders with economic information, insight, analysis, and strategy.

ITR's overall forecast accuracy since 1985 is 94.7%. At ITR Economics, the length of time a forecast is in place is just as important as its accuracy. empowering them to plan effectively.
FIBC RECYCLING SESSION
FIBC Recycling      

Howard Wei
Arch Polymers, Inc.
FIBC Recycling Discussion Session

Moderated by Steve Russell, Bulk-Pack, Inc
Freight & Tariff Impact Update

Michael Goldsmith
Laufer Group International
Update on the transpacific eastbound markets in response to the tariffs and other market indicators ( i.e. India and China )
Resin Supply Update

 Jay Todd
Service Thread
&
Punit Gopalka
Umasree Texplast Pvt. Ltd
&
Philippe Combier
BAG Corp
Global FIBC Import & Export Data
 
Lewis Anderson
FIBCA

Import and export data will be presented for countries around the world. 
Benefits of FIBCs Video

Justin Murphy, Halsted Corp.
 Mike Owens, FormPak

Script, Budget and More!
UV Study Committee
 
Nancy Cline, BAG Corp.

Update on the requested ISO 21898 Changes and Updates to the UV Study White Paper
Updates on FIBC Safe Handling Projects
 
 Lewis Anderson, FIBCA
Whiteboard Video #3 Progress (Handling by Forklift, Crane or Hoist)

Status of French Translation of the Safe Handling Poster.

Danny Hoch, Elway
Spanish Version of the Safe Handling Poster Available for Purchase.
FIBCA Networking Opportunities

In addition to all the great presentations and committee reports, etc. you'll also have plenty of opportunities to network with your fellow FIBCA members.

·     Two Open Bar Receptions
·     Breakfast Buffet
·     Lunch Buffet
·     Golf Tournament (Details Below)
The Champions Course at Omni La Costa Resort has hosted 37 elite PGA Tour events. C hampions of those events include some of golfs greatest like Gary Player, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. 

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