SEPC- South Eastern Produce Council

Wednesday, March 3, 2027

  • 7:00am – 2:00pm: NGLA Session (NGLA program participants only)
  • 11:30am – 4:30pm: SEPC Board of Directors’ Meeting (SEPC Board Members only; lunch included)
  • 6:00pm – 10:00pm: VIP Dinner (Valued in Produce; by invitation only)

Thursday, March 4

  • 6:00am – 2:30pm: Tom Page Golf Classic (session purchase required)
  • 8:00am – 5:00pm: LINKS (by invitation only from participating Retail/Foodservice members who facilitate the program with invited Growers and Shippers)
  • 9:00am – 2:30pm: The Cool Cucumber Classic Pickleball Tournament
  • 12:00pm – 5:00pm: SEPC Committee Meetings (SEPC Committee Members only)
  • 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Attendee Check-In & Badge Pickup
  • 1:00pm – 6:00pm: Exhibitor & Showcase Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only)
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: STARS Meet & Greet (STARS students only)
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: STEP-UPP Meet & Greet (STEP-UPP classes only)
  • 6:00pm – 9:30pm: Future Generations Celebration Dinner (by invitation only)

Friday, March 5

  • 7:00am – 9:00pm: Attendee Check-In & Badge Pickup
  • 7:00am – 5:00pm: Exhibitor & Showcase Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only)
  • 7:00am – 8:00am: STARS Breakfast (by invitation only)
  • 8:30am – 9:30am: SEPC University Educational Session I
    • Refreshments will be served before/between sessions
  • 10:00am – 11:30am: SEPC University Educational Session II: The Power of Produce 2027
  • 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Southern Roots Women’s Luncheon (women in produce only, session purchase required)
  • 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Good Seeds MENtor Program (session purchase required)
  • 12:00pm – 5:00pm: LINKS (by invitation only from participating Retail/Foodservice members who facilitate the program with invited Growers/Shippers)
  • 12:00pm – 5:00pm: SEPC Committee Meetings (SEPC Committee Members only)
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm: SEPC Board of Governors’ Meeting (SEPC Board of Governors only)
  • 3:00pm – 5:00pm: STARS Fresh Futures (reservation required)
  • 5:00pm – 6:00pm: Healthy Family Project Reception (by invitation only)
  • 6:00pm – 10:30pm: Opening Gala (session purchase required)

Saturday, March 6

  • 6:00am – 11:00am: Exhibitor & Showcase Setup (exhibitors and showcase participants only)
  • 8:00am – 4:00pm: Attendee Check-In & Badge Pickup
  • 9:00am – 10:30pm: Keynote Brunch (session purchase required)
  • 11:00am – 12:00pm: Exposition Pre-Entry (Retail & Foodservice Attendees experience early access to Gold & Silver Level Exhibitors)
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Exposition
    • Featuring:
      • Bright Ideas Fresh Arrivals Showcase
      • Innovation Stations
      • Refreshment & Relaxation Stations
  • 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Exhibitor Load-out

Sunday, March 7

  • 7:00am – 8:30am: Al Finch Memorial Prayer Breakfast