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  • 48th Annual TFPA Conference

    Scholarship Recipient Registrations 

    The George and Cavalry Court, College Station, TX

    May 20-22, 2026

  • Welcome to the 48th Annual Texas Food Processors Association (TFPA) Conference, the premier industry event of the year. Taking place May 20-22 at The George Hotel and Cavalry Court in College Station, Texas, this three-day gathering offers insight, networking, and opportunities with industry leaders. We will have a research based presentation and workshop with guided coffee "cupping" experience and coffee inspired cocktails on Wednesday. This year’s keynote speaker, Michael Laidler, leadership speaker and resilience strategist, will host a session titled "Winning the Battle Between Your Ears." Join us and support the vital work of the TFPA Scholarship Foundation.

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  • For program details, please see the agenda below.

    If you have any questions or concers, please contact kasey@tfpa.org

    We look forward to seeing you in College Station this May!

  • Conference Agenda

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026

    11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Board Meeting, Cavalry Court, Stable Conference
       
    12:00 PM Registration open, The George Lobby
    Exhibitors Setup, The George, Statesman 2
       
    2:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Tabletop Exhibits

    Exhibitor booths open during sessions; exhibitors encouraged to attend sessions
       
    2:00 PM Welcome, The George, Statesman 1
       
    2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Session 1, Powering Texas Forward - Jared Patterson, Able Power Management
       
    3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

    Session 2, Coffee Workshop - Eric Brenner, Texas A&M Coffee Center for Research Education

    Experience coffee's global impact with Texas A&M research, education, hands-on cupping, and innovative cocktails!
       
    5:00 PM - 5:15 PM Associate Member Meeting
    Open to All Associate Members
       
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Reception

    Open to All Registered Attendees, Heavy Hors
    D’oeuvres
       

     

    Thursday, May 21, 2026

    8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Session 3, Legislative Update - Martin Hahn, Hogan Lovells
       
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Tabletop Exhibits

    Exhibitor booths open during sessions; exhibitors encouraged to attend sessions
       
    9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Session 4, Hot Topics Roundtable - Matthew Bossier, BEV Cap; Martin Hahn, Hogan Lovells; Marcie Peters, United Salt
       
    10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Coffee Break
       
    10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Session 5, Transportation Update - Scott Weeks, Ryder Transportation Solutions
       
    11:00 AM - 11:45 AM TFPA Business Meeting                                       Open to All Members
       
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    Luncheon, Cavalry Court, Stable Ballroom

    Scholarship presentations

    Keynote: Winning the Battle Between Your Ears - Michael Laidler
       
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Kyle Field Tour                                             Optional
       
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Dinner and Auction, The George, Statesman Ballroom

  • Registration Form

    48th Annual TFPA Conference • May 20-22, 2026 • The George, College Station

  • Please print or type names as they should appear on name badges:

  • Regsitration:

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  • **How many will be attending the following functions, including spouses and family:

    Please enter "0" for categories not needed

  • Hotel Information:

  • Our conference this year will begin on Wednesday, May 20, at the George and Calvary Court in College Station, 180 Century Ct, College Station, TX 77840. See the hotel’s website for hotel details — (https://www.thegeorgetexas.com/).
    The TFPA group rate is $145 per night. Reservations may be made by following the instructions below. Last day to book at the group rate is April 28.

    THE GEORGE:

    		 CAVALRY COURT:
    Begin by visiting the hotel's website at www.thegeorgetexas.com.
    From this page, block "reservations" in the top right-hand corner of the page.
    Select the group's arrival and departure date and change the "promo code" drop down box to "group/block".
    The Group Code is: TFPAAC782. Once the code and dates have been entered, all of the rooms available within the block should show up.
    *The link below will take you directly to the group block.*    		 Begin by visiting the hotel's website at www.cavalrycourt.com.
    From this page, block "book now" in the top right-hand corner of the page.
    Select the group's arrival and departure date and change the "promo code" drop down box to "group/block".
    The Group Code is: TFPAAC422. Once the code and dates have been entered, all of the rooms available within the block should show up.
    *The link below will take you directly to the group block.*
    https://tinyurl.com/3jk9m7xx https://tinyurl.com/96djvuyh
  • Will you need hotel accommodations? TFPA will cover the cost of the scholarship recipient's room. (You may share a room with other recipients of the same gender depending on how many attend)*

  • Meal Options:

    Please choose your meal options for our conference.

  • The Thursday luncheon will be served buffet style and will include a vegetarian option upon request. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or food allergies below so we can accommodate your needs and provide appropriate meal options.

  • Will you require a vegetarian meal at the Thursday luncheon?*
  • Thursday dinner options for protein:*
  • Thursday dinner options for dessert:*

  • To help us provide appropriate meal options, please provide any additional dietary restrictions or food allergies. (ex. vegetarian, gluten free, lactose intolerance, etc.)

  • If you have family attending, please list their meal information below:

    Name - Dinner option - dessert option - any dietary restrictions

  • Scholarship Recipient Volunteer Sign up

  • Every year our scholarship recipients are asked to help with a few tasks throughout the conference. Please open the sign up sheet below and volunteer for a position to help! 

    2026 Volunteer Sign up Sheet

  • Please reach out with any questions or concerns

     TFPA, P.O. Box 341, College Station, TX 77841

    Email: kasey@tfpa.org

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