Frequently Asked Questions
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Now that I am registered for The NAFEM Show, what more do I need to prepare for the show?
Watch your mailbox in January 2013 for a registration packet including your badge and important details for the show. In the meantime, keep visiting www.thenafemshow.org on a regular basis for important updates, and be sure to follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/TheNAFEMShow. We also are available to answer questions at +1.312.245.1054 or thenafemshow@nafem.org.

Can I access my registration record in advance of the show?
Yes, the NAFEM Attendee Resource Center is located here. The Attendee Resource Center allows you to:
  • Check your registration status
  • Edit your contact information
  • Add optional events to your existing registration
How do I book my travel arrangements for The NAFEM Show?
The NAFEM Show’s exclusive housing provider is Travel Planners. To make your reservations, call +1.800.221.3531 or +1.212.532.1660 Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET or book them online.

What is the schedule for The NAFEM Show?
Wednesday, February 6
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.         ServSafe® Food Safety Training (Part 1)
Noon – 5:00 p.m.                Registation Open
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.                 LEED Basics for Foodservice (New!)
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.                 Global Networking Event (GNE), Hilton Orlando
                                           (for exhibitors as well as non-U.S. attendees)

Thursday, February 7
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.         Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.         ServSafe® Food Safety Training & Exam (Part II)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.       Show Floor Open
4:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.         Show Floor Reception (New!)

Friday, February 8
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.         Registration Open
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.       Show Floor Open

Saturday, February 9
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.        Registration Open
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.      Show Floor Open
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.      All-Industry Celebration (AIC) at the Orange County Convention Center

Where can I go to view a list of companies exhibiting at The NAFEM Show?
A list of 2012 exhibitors will be available soon.

How do I plan my time at The NAFEM Show?
The NAFEM Show Web site (www.thenafemshow.org) is the place to go for regular updates to the schedule. Online and mobile tools will be available in the coming months to assist you in mapping out your schedule. A Show Program book and Pocket Guide Exhibit Hall Floor Plan will be distributed to all attendees upon entering the convention center.

What is the Global Networking Event?
The Global Networking Event (GNE) is an informal reception open to all exhibitors and non-U.S. attendees. The GNE is Wednesday, February 6, at the Hilton Orlando. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased when registering here. Already registered but want to add a GNE ticket? Click here.

What is the All-Industry Celebration?
The All-Industry Celebration (AIC) is NAFEM’s final night event at the Orange County Convention Center. This first-class event celebrates the foodservice industry and will feature A-list entertainment. Tickets are $175 per person and can be purchased when registering here. Already registered but want to add an AIC ticket? Click here.

What education is offered at The NAFEM Show?
In addition to The NAFEM Show floor, your registration includes complimentary education. Additional details coming soon.

What happens in the NAFEM booth at The NAFEM Show?
The NAFEM booth offers a lounge area equipped with computers and printers and networking opportunities.  Hours are the same as exhibit hall hours. In addition, NAFEM representatives will be on hand to answer questions.

I keep hearing about WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL!® What is it?
The WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL!® new product gallery showcases the hottest, coolest and freshest innovations in foodservice equipment and supplies today. The gallery showcases products that tangibly improve operations in areas such as labor savings, sanitation, energy efficiency, food safety and lifecycle costs. WHAT’S HOT! WHAT’S COOL! is open during regular show hours.

What is ServSafe® Food Safety Training at The NAFEM Show?
The ServSafe® course at The NAFEM Show takes place Wednesday, February 6, and Thursday, February 7, at a cost of $200 per person. The course provides complete ServSafe® training and a certification exam for foodservice managers, owners, operators, F&B directors, chefs, line cooks, kitchen managers, dietary managers, dieticians and others who need Conference for Food Protection (CFP) approved food safety training and certification. The certification is valid for five years and is recognized internationally. Registration includes course materials (shipped to registrants before the course), instruction, certification exam, continental breakfast and lunch both days.

What is The NAFEM Show Scholarship Attendee Program?
Members of NAFEM allied industry organizations are eligible for a complimentary badge and up to $600 to offset travel and lodging expenses to/from The NAFEM Show. New in 2013, if you attended The NAFEM Show in 2011, you may apply for a $200 scholarship. Applications may be submitted when registering.