# FMI Midwinter Executive Conference 2027

- Dates: 20 January 2027 to 23 January 2027
- Location: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista, United States
- Organiser: FMI
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce
- Expected attendance: 3,436

## About

The FMI Midwinter Executive Conference 2027 is described as a forum for high-impact dialogue in food retail, with collaboration on changes driven by AI, technology, and Gen Z. It is for food industry executives.

## Who attends

You won't find a more qualified audience of food industry executives anywhere else.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.fmi.org/midwinter)
- [Registration](https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/register)
- [Agenda](https://www.fmi.org/midwinter-conference/agenda)

## Speakers

- Leslie Sarasin, President and CEO, FMI
- Rick Keyes, President and CEO, Meijer, Inc
- Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo North America
- José Andrés, Chef and Humanitarian
- Brian George, President, Chairman and CEO, Alex Lee, Inc
- Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights, Circana
- Leo Feler, Chief Economist, Numerator
- Oscar Gonzalez, Co-President, Northgate Gonzalez Market
- Jeremy Gosch, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Hy-Vee, Inc
- Tim Lowe, President, Lowes Foods, LLC

## Sponsors and partners

- Leslie G. Sarasin, President & CEO, FMI

## Where to stay

- **Rodeway Inn & Suites Chula Vista San Diego South**: motel, 880 m from the venue, 372 Broadway, Chula Vista, 91910
  - Phone: +1 619-422-4242
- **Howard Johnson By Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista Suite Hotel**: 1.2 km from the venue, 235 Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, 91910
  - Phone: +1-619-427-9170
- **Howard Johnson Inn And Suites San Diego Area/Chula Vista**: 1.2 km from the venue, 235 Woodlawn Avenue, Chula Vista, 91910
- **Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista South Bay**: 1.3 km from the venue, 699 E Street, Chula Vista, 91910
- **Quality Inn Chula Vista San Diego South**: motel, 1.3 km from the venue, 710 E Street, Chula Vista, 91910

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