2018 SQF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Presentation Proposal Guidelines

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1 2018 SQF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Presentatin Prpsal Guidelines We are accepting yur presentatin ideas t share insights, best practices, emerging trends, grundbreaking research and critical industry updates in the area f fd safety and fd quality certificatin and retail fd safety at the 2018 SQF Internatinal Cnference, taking place in Atlanta, Gergia, Octber 23-25, Presentatin prpsals must be submitted nline thrugh Mnday, March , 11:59 pm EST using the nline Call fr Prpsals Prtal. PLEASE NOTE: We expect a high respnse, s the submissin prtal will clse nce we have received 100 submissins r n March 15, whichever cmes first. N nline submissins will be accepted after this date. Abut the SQF Prgram The Safe Quality Fd (SQF) prgram is recgnized by retailers and fdservice prviders arund the wrld as a rigrus and credible fd safety management system. It is the nly certificatin system recgnized by the Glbal Fd Safety Initiative (GFSI) that ffers certificates fr primary prductin, fd manufacturing, distributin and agent/brker management. This enables suppliers t assure their custmers that fd has been prduced, prcessed, prepared and handled accrding t the highest pssible standards, at all levels f the supply chain. Additinally as a divisin f the Fd Marketing Institute (FMI), the SQF prgram incrprates cntinual retailer feedback abut cnsumer cncerns. Abut The SQF Internatinal Cnference A unique educatin and netwrking event prviding SQF stakehlders and fd safety prfessinals with practical knwledge and skills t imprve the efficacy f their fd safety and quality assurance prgrams and ensure cmpliance with gvernment fd safety regulatins, crprate plicies, and the SQF Cde. Target Audience: SQF Stakehlders and fd safety prfessinals such as: SQF Practitiners PCQIs (Preventative Cntrls Qualified Individuals) Crprate fd safety executives Retail fd safety prfessinals at the stre and crprate level SQF Cnsultants, Trainers, Certificatin Bdy Staff and Auditrs Fd Safety Equipment and Service Prviders

2 Success Factrs Factrs that will imprve the chance f yur prpsal being selected include: Yu submit yur prpsal nline befre the March 19 deadline Yur prpsal has a unique angle n the tpic f interest Yu have a unique r interesting way f delivering the cntent The sessin descriptin clearly states the learning bjectives and expected takeaways The cntent ffers an applied nt academic apprach, prviding practical advice and takeaways (case studies are highly encuraged) Yu have nt presented at the SQF Cnference in the last tw years Presentatin Styles: Adults learn best in settings where they are able t participate actively, relate the new infrmatin r techniques t their ther experiences, and practice new skills. Prspective presenters are encuraged t suggest sessin styles that incrprate these cmpnents and preference will be given t thse prpsals that include plans fr active participant engagement and practical applicatin f the cncepts cvered. Sme examples f ptential styles include: Case Study (presenter discusses a real-life prblem and invites audience participatin) Twn Hall (10-15 minute presentatin fllwed by grup discussin and reprt uts) Panel Discussin (mderated discussin by panel members with audience questins) Grup Exercise (participants are divided int small grups and given a specific task t cmplete) Idea Exchange (mderatr leads a discussin amng participants) Educatin sessins may be delivered by ne presenter, c-presenters r a panel. While FMI welcmes presentatin prpsals frm the manufacturer and service prvider cmmunities, preference will be given t thse that prvide a balanced view frm bth and buyer and seller perspectives. Please nte that any speakers listed/prpsed shuld already have agreed t speak in the sessin. SQFI Nn-Cmmercial Plicy Attendees at SQFI s cnferences are seeking quality educatin sessins free frm cmmercial influence r bias and are critical f presenters r sessins that seek t advertise, prmte r market prducts r cmpanies. SQFI therefre mandates that presenters may nt use a cnference sessin fr cmmercial sales pitches r self-prmtin. Speakers are nt permitted t distribute prmtinal literature, brchures r sales materials in any frm t attendees during their sessin. Presentatins must be free frm inapprpriate use f brands, trademarks r lgs. Prpsals that d nt adhere t this plicy will nt be cnsidered. SQFI reserves the right t maintain cntrl ver the cntent f the sessins and t make mdificatins as apprpriate. SQF Cnference Call fr Prpsals Guidelines Page 2

3 Tpics f Interest Blckchain and Supply Chain Management Overview f blckchain: benefits & applicatin; the future f blckchain: challenges, barriers t market, wrkfrce applicatins SPC Master Class Series 101, 201 and SPC basics: Overview f SPC, pprtunities t implement it and its rle in SQF SPC intermediate: Interpretatin Quality Cde requirements, challenges, pprtunities, practical slutins and implementatin SPC advanced: Extracting, analyzing and acting n infrmatin frm the data and understanding its legal ramificatins Fd Quality Certificatin SQF 101 The ecnmic benefits f achieving fd quality, best practices fr implementing the cde and fd safety and quality integratin Emerging Scientific Testing Applicatins Overview f emerging tests t address fd safety challenges, interpreting & using results t imprve and make scientific based decisins Fd Fraud Definitin, the legal and ecnmic ramificatins f cnsequences, mitigatin strategies and hw it ties in t the SQF Cde Fd Safety Issues in the Fd Packaging Industry Fd fraud, EMP, HACCP: Understanding the CPs vs. CCPs, difference between fd fraud and fd defense Sanitary Equipment in Fd Facilities Identifying ptential risks and truble areas, cnsideratins fr purchasing equipment; machinery design and its impact n sanitatin FSMA-Related FDA Inspectins Overview f Part A f the Cde, the FSCs and applicable mdules and steps fr Certificatin Case studies and lessns learned Iced Prduce in Distributin Centers Implementing SQF fr the Prduce Industry Hw des the SQF Cde fit in? Benefits, best practices and challenges Validatin and Verificatin Case studies and lessns learned and its relatin t the SQF cde Emplyee Training Achieving training utcme cnsistency with multiple languages Supply Chain and Market Cmpliance: The Next Generatin Overview f certificatin and higher educatin prgrams that prepare individuals fr careers thrughut the field The Changing Landscape f Fd Retail and What it Means fr Fd Safety Fd Safety in Retail In-Huse Manufacturing Prduce and Frzen Fd Outbreaks: Case Studies and Lessns Learned E-Cmmerce: Cld Chain Fd Safety Challenges Measuring Fd Safety Culture Best Practices Hw t Create a Mre Effective Internal Audit Plan Assessing Risk in Ready t Eat Fds Building Cnsumer Trust frm the Perspective f the Cnsumer Fd Safety Outbreaks: Preventin Nt Reactin Management Cmmitment Hw t Cnduct an Effective Risk Assessment Rt Cause Analysis Best Practices Listeria Preventin at Retail Emerging Trends / Ht Tpics Scial Cmpliance Alng The Supply Chain SQF Cnference Call fr Prpsals Guidelines Page 3

4 Speaker Cntent Develpment Requirements In rder t ensure the highest level f quality f the cnference educatin prgram, all speakers must adhere t mandatry design and cntent develpment requirements. Presentatins that d nt meet these design requirements r are delivered past the deadline, will be rejected. A list f speaker requirements can be fund here. Speaker Benefits The fllwing benefits will be enjyed by all speakers: Increased visibility and credibility as a subject matter expert within the fd safety and third party auditing field The pprtunity t share ideas, knwledge and experience with fd safety prfessinals. Prmtin in cnference marketing materials Cntributin t furthering educatin in the retail and manufacturing industry. The majrity f speakers d nt receive additinal remuneratin r expense reimbursement beynd these benefits; hwever speakers may register at a reduced rate ($850). Prpsal Review, Selectin and Ntificatin Prcess: Prpsals must be submitted by Mnday, March 19, 11:59 pm EST using the nline Abstract Management System. The submissin prtal will clse nce 100 prpsals have been received r n the clsing date, whichever cmes snest. N extensin f this date will be granted. Prpsals must include: Full cntact details including phne and addresses Presenter(s) bi Full infrmatin n additinal presenters Selected tpic and presentatin methd Summary f cntent List f attendee learning utcmes Prpsals will be reviewed by a selectin cmmittee cmprised f SQFI-member cmmittees and SQFI staff accrding t the fllwing criteria: Timeliness and apprpriateness f subject matter Practical applicatin and participant take-aways Clearly stated and achievable learning utcmes Originality (cutting-edge cntent nt previusly presented) Qualificatins and expertise f presenter(s) Cmprehensiveness and value f presentatin bjectives SQF Cnference Call fr Prpsals Guidelines Page 4

5 SQFI reserves the right t request/make mdificatins f cntent prir t acceptance Since the actual day and time f the sessin cannt be prvided in advance, please ensure that the presenter(s) are available fr the duratin f the event dates (Octber 23-25). SQFI technical staff and cmmittee vlunteers will review all prpsals and accepted presenters will be ntified n later than June 1, Presenters will be ntified nly if they are accepted t speak. Fr mre infrmatin, please cntact abndthrley@fmi.rg SQF Cnference Call fr Prpsals Guidelines Page 5