Who Attends?
Conference attendees include equipment manufacturers, equipment installers, contractors and users of the equipment from the feed manufacturing sector.
Why Attend?
This event focuses on updating the equipment sector of the feed industry on current issues and trends, providing an environment for learning from educational speakers and industry leaders, and brings the industry together to network.
How to Sponsor?
Display your company’s commitment to the industry by becoming an EMC sponsor. Sponsorship offers an additional way to connect with customers and give back to the industry.
About the Event
The American Feed Industry Association's (AFIA) Equipment Manufacturers Committee hosts this annual event specifically focused on current issues affecting the food equipment industry. The Equipment Manufacturers Conference (EMC) provides educational topics relevant to both animal food equipment manufacturers as well as animal food manufacturers. It provides a great networking opportunity for equipment manufacturers to meet with each other as well as their customers. Net proceeds from the conference are used to support the AFIA Equipment Manufacturers Committee Scholarship Fund which provides college scholarships to students at seven different universities who are pursuing a career in the animal food industry.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
The EMC host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, is currently fully booked on the night of Tuesday, November 5. We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize. Please click here for additional information and options.
The AFIA is pleased to offer registrants a limited number of hotel rooms at a preferred rate of $279 per night (plus tax) + a discounted resort fee of $20 per night. Please contact the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point directly using this link or call (239) 444-1234 to reserve under the group name "AFIA 2024 Equipment Manufacturers Conference". The block is available through Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, or until it fills up. We encourage you to reserve early.
Please be aware that fraudulent companies have been calling and emailing attendees claiming to represent AFIA and the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point as well as other local hotels. AFIA does not work with a housing bureau for this event and we do not endorse any of these companies. Reservations should only be made directly with the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point.
Conference Sponsors
Interested in being a sponsor? Please click here for all options. Contact Lynette Tucker for additional information.