Global Events

Future of Technology

Presenter: Ian Hamilton, President, Technology Sector; Stephen Baker, Vice President, Industry Advisor, Technology & Mobile; and Ben Arnold, Executive Director, Industry Analyst, Consumer Electronics.
Date and Time: January 8 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Description: We will release our latest forecast through 2022 and explore tech’s success in 2020. Hear about the importance of remaining agile in a still-uncertain environment.

The Consumer’s Take on Sustainability

Presenter: Maria Rugolo, Director, Industry Analyst, Fashion Apparel
Date and Time: January 13 at 1:30 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Description: Join the Winter 2021 edition of Lenzing Seminar Series (brought to you by Lenzing Group) as a panel of experts share their insights on how brands can most effectively address sustainability in 2021.

A FreshForward Conversation, hosted by FMI

Presenter: Susan Schwallie, President, Food and Beverage Consumption
Time and Date: January 13 at 2p.m. EDT
Location: Webinar
Description:  Susan will be interviewed by Rick Stein, FMI’s vice president of Fresh. The discussion will expand on Susan’s perspective that retailers meeting consumer needs now will be more likely to become go-to foodservice resources in the future.

The Future of Plant-based Foods: Key Takeaways for the Food Industry

Presenter: Darren Seifer, Executive Director, Industry Analyst - Food Consumption
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 27 at 2 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Description: With plant-based meat products stepping to the forefront in 2020, many food industry insiders expect plant-based foods to become an even larger part of our diet moving forward. This webinar will provide an overview of the current state of plant-based foods, and where they're headed in 2021.

Darren Seifer of NPD will offer expert insight on the subject, exploring the growing popularity of plant-based meat, dairy and grain products, along with rising demand for next generation plant-based alternatives.