Register now for the U.S. Sweet Potato Council 65th National Convention, January 17–20, 2027, in Orlando, Florida.Â
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista - Disney Springs® Area
1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL US
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Hotel Room Block:
Our room block at the Hilton is now open. Click here to receive the Group Room Block Rate​ at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista. The last day to book a room in the room block is December 23, 2026
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Please contact Valerie Keller-Lee at valerie@part2events.com with any housing questions.
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Convention Agenda
Sunday, January 17
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM US Sweet Potato Council Board Meeting
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM American Sweet Potato Marketing Institute Board Meeting
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Industry Stakeholder Meetings
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Exhibits andHospitality Suite Open
- 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome Reception
Monday, January 18
- 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast
- 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Exhibits Open
- 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: General Session
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Exhibits and Hospitality Suite Open
Tuesday, January 19
- 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: General Session and Membership Meeting
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Closing Lunch
Meet Our Speakers
Anne-Marie Roerink
Rob Wolter
Anne-Marie Roerink, founder of 210 Analytics, is a leading market research expert specializing in consumer behavior across the food and retail industries, with extensive expertise in grocery, meat, seafood, produce, and the sweet potato market.
Rob Wolter, Director of Risk Sales at Edge, brings more than 20 years of commodity trading and risk management experience, specializing in innovative hedging solutions for difficult-to-hedge agricultural markets.
Will Bowen
Will Bowen, creator of the Complaint Free® movement, is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and bestselling author who has inspired more than 15 million people through his 21-Day Complaint Free Challenge, helping leaders and teams reduce negativity, increase productivity, and build more positive workplace cultures.
Barron Dickinson
Barron Dickinson, Legal Affairs Counsel for Seso, specializes in H-2A compliance and employment law, with extensive experience representing agricultural employers in litigation, labor relations, and regulatory matters.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
Sponsors & Exhibitors: Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're interested in sponsoring the convention or exhibiting, or if you’d like to explore other ways to advertise your company at the 2027 National Sweet Potato Convention, please review the Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunity Booklet below.