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Program-at-a-Glance
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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11:00 a.m.
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Registration Opens |
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12:00 p.m.
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Exhibitor Set-up Begins |
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1:30 p.m.
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NCA Annual Meeting |
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6:30 p.m.
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First Time Attendee & New Member Reception |
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7:15 p.m.
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Convention Welcome Reception |
Friday, March 19, 2010
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7:00 a.m.
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Registration Opens |
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7:30 a.m.
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Exhibit Opens |
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8:00 a.m.
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Networking Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 a.m.
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Convention Welcome |
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8:45 a.m.
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Keynote Address |
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9:10 a.m.
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NCA Government Affairs Update |
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9:40 a.m.
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Economic Forecast |
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10:00 a.m.
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Kaffeeklatch – Spouse/Significant Other Event |
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10:10 a.m.
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Networking Coffee Break |
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10:30 a.m.
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Child Labor – Panel Discussion |
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11:15 a.m.
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African Specialty Coffee: Challenges and Opportunities |
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12:00 p.m.
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Business Luncheon (ticketed event) |
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2:00 p.m.
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Break-Out Sessions Begin |
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- Building a Future for Quality: A Look at the Global Coffee Market, the Challenges Ahead & Solutions Developed by the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI)
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- Sustainable Practices, Certifying Success
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- Sustainable Packaging: The Next Step
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3:00 p.m.
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Volleyball Tournament (included in registration)
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3:00 p.m.
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Tennis Tournament (court fee applies)
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5:15 p.m.
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Colombian Coffee Federation Cocktail Party |
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7:00 p.m.
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Coffee's Got Talent Karaoke Lounge |
Saturday, March 20, 2010
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7:30 a.m.
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Registration Opens |
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8:00 a.m.
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Networking Continental Breakfast |
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8:30 a.m.
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Second Day Welcome |
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8:35 a.m.
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Preview: 2010 National Coffee Drinking Trends Survey |
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9:00 a.m.
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Connecting With the Next Generation of Coffee Consumers |
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9:45 a.m.
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Networking Coffee Break |
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10:05 a.m.
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Roaster Roundtable: Talks, Tips and Techniques |
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11:00 a.m.
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Scientific Update: Benefits of Coffee & Health & Other Timely Topics |
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12:00 p.m.
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International Women in Coffee (IWCA) Luncheon (ticketed event) |
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12:30 p.m.
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Golf Tournament (greens fee applies)
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2:00 p.m.
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Break-Out Sessions Begin |
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- Cup of Excellence Comparative Tasting
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- Social Media Discussion: Marketing in the Digital Age
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7:00 p.m.
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Chairman’s Reception |
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8:00 p.m.
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Annual Banquet |
