Calendar of events

Nation's Restaurant News, March 5, 2007

Nation's Restaurant News compiles a calendar listing events of interest to the foodservice industry. Please send items to be included in the calendar to Calendar Editor; Nation's Restaurant News, 425 Park Ave., New York, NY 10022.

March 12-15, 2007

The 23rd annual Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, Fla., and will feature exhibits related to food and beverage, ship services, equipment and entertainment technology. It also will include the third annual International Super Yacht Symposium. For more information call (609) 759-4700 or visit online at www.cruiseshipping.net.

March 19-20, 2007

The Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Club and Hotel Controllers Conference will be held at the The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans in New Orleans. A second conference also is scheduled to be held June 25-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. For more information contact Linnet Hosek at (800) 646-4387, ext. 31, or visit online at www.hftp.org.

March 22-24, 2007

The Produce Marketing Association's Produce Solutions Conference Consumer Trends '07 will be held in Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit online at www.pma.com/psc.

March 25-26, 2007

The 23rd annual Pennsylvania Restaurant and Foodservice Expo will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. The expo will host more than 400 exhibitors, culinary and bartending competitions and demonstrations. For more information regarding this event, call (800) 346-7767 or visit online at www.parestaurant.org.

March 25-27, 2007

The American Culinary Federation will hold its Central Regional Conference at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center in Milwaukee. For more information call (800) 624-9458 or visit online at www.acfchefs.org.

March 28-30, 2007

Sial Montreal 2007, the North American Food Marketplace, will be held at the Palais des congres de Montreal. The show brings together exhibitors from 40 countries including France, Italy, China and Brazil. For more information contact Danielle Dart at (704) 365-8426 or visit online at www.sialmontreal.com.

March 29-April 1, 2007

The International Foodservice Executives Association, or IFSEA, will host its 2007 IFSEA International Conference and Seminar at the Kansas City Marriott-Downtown in Kansas City, Mo. Keynote speakers will discuss leadership, pandemic preparedness and student development. For more information call (816) 421-6800 or visit online at www.ifsea.com.

April 1-2, 2007

The Northwest Foodservice Show, presented by the Oregon and Washington restaurant associations, will be held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore. For more information call (800) 645-7350 or visit online at www.nwfoodserviceshow.com.

April 15-17, 2007

The American Culinary Federation will hold its Western Regional Conference at the Coeur d'Alene Resort in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. For more information call (800) 624-9458 or visit online at www.acfchefs.org.

April 15-18, 2007

The Women's Foodservice Forum 2007 Annual Leadership Development Conference will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. For more information visit online at www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.

April 29-May 1, 2007

The American Culinary Federation will hold its Southeastern Regional Conference at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. For more information call (800) 624-9458 or visit online at www.acfchefs.org.

April 29-May 2, 2007

American Association of Franchisees & Dealers will hold its 15th anniversary Conference & Franchisee Leadership Summit at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott South. For more information call (800) 733-9858 or visit online at www.aafd.org

May 4-7, 2007

The Specialty Coffee Association of America will host its 19th annual Conference & Exhibition at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, Calif. The event will feature a new educational track, "Pathways to Success," and the United States Barista Championship. For more information call (562) 624-4100 or visit online at www.scaa.org.

May 17-18, 2007

The 2007 IFMA Sales & Marketing Conference, "The Changing Landscape of Foodservice Distribution," will be held at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago. The program is designed for midlevel sales and marketing managers. For more information call (312) 540-4400 or visit online at www.ifmaworld.com.

May 19-22, 2007

The National Restaurant Association's 88th annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago. The show will include more than 2,000 exhibitors, the "American Culinary Classic" competition, and "Ask the Design Experts" consultations with restaurant designers. For information call (312) 853-2525 or visit www.restaurant. org/show.

May 27-30, 2007

Alimentaria Lisboa, The International Food Show, will be held at Lisbon's Parque de las Naciones in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will feature food and drinks, technologies and equipment for the industry. For more information visit online at www.alimentaria-lisboa.com.