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The Almond Conference Agenda December 6 – 8, 2022 SAFE Credit Union Convention Center Tuesday, December 6 8 a.m. Registration Opens 10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Food Trucks Open 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions 2 p.m. State of the Industry 3:30 – 5 p.m. Dedicated Trade Show Time and Opening Reception Trade Show is open from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 7 7 a.m. Registration Opens 8 a.m. Global Marketing General Session 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Dedicated Trade Show Time and Poster Session 10:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions 11:30 a.m. Formal Lunch with Keynote Speaker 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Food Trucks Open 1 – 2:30 p.m. Dedicated Trade Show Time and Poster Session 2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions 6 p.m. Gala Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. Gala Dinner and Entertainment Trade Show is open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, December 8 7 a.m. Registration Opens 8 a.m. Breakfast Session 9:05 a.m. Breakout Sessions 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Dedicated Trade Show Time 10:30 – 1:30 a.m. Food Trucks Open 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions 12 p.m. Trade Show Closes Trade Show is open from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. General Sessions Wednesday, Dec. 7 Diving Global Demand. Building long-term global demand for California almonds is the #1 strategic priority for the Almond Board. Ever wonder how we do it? In this general session for all attendees, you'll hear about how the Almond Board leverages the amazing nutritional profile of almonds to drive consumer demand in all of our markets. Thursday, Dec. 8 Managing Input Costs to Increase ROI. This special breakfast session will review industry experiences on how to manage labor, pesticides, and other input costs in your operation when costs are at an all-time high. Be sure to set your alarm to make it up in time to enjoy a hearty breakfast sandwich while getting tips to improve profitability. Poster Sessions Research posters will be displayed during the entire conference, but dedicated poster session times on Wednesday at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 1 – 2:30 p.m. will give attendees a chance to chat with researchers about the projects. Influencer Lunch Wednesday, Dec. 7 A panel of popular influencers who have been sharing your stewardship story with their audiences will discuss the popularity of sustainability topics on social media, how they select the companies and brands they partner with, and why they love meeting almond growers and working with the Almond Board to share your story. Magician at Gala Wednesday, Dec. 7 Now on Wednesday instead of Thursday, the Gala dinner will feature local entertainment and the comedic stylings of magician Arthur Trace. Almonds.com/Conference 7