Planning Committee

Code of Conduct

We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Suggestive statements, sexual innuendo, or offensive remarks are not appropriate during any activity, including during talks, poster sessions, workshops, social functions, after hours parties, via Zoom chat or on Twitter or other online media. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. Those violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled without a refund at the discretion of the organizers. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns about participant behavior, please notify the organizers immediately.

Welcome Letter

Welcome to the 2024 International Citrus & Beverage Conference

Welcome back to Clearwater Beach and the 2024 International Citrus and Beverage Conference! This year’s conference will focus on key issues facing our industry spanning the topics of global juice and beverage operations to the marketing of new and emerging products and ingredients. Please join us for discussions on recent research and consumer insights regarding the beverage category (especially orange juice) and the impact of new regulations and technical innovations on the food, beverage, and value-added industries (including AI). The Friday morning “Hot Topics” session will again focus on research and new approaches to issues facing the citrus industry, including HLB research strategies, both short and long term.

We were happy to have a successful in-person event in 2023, and this year promises an equally rewarding event. Appreciation goes to everyone who has contributed to this year’s conference. We would like to recognize our committee members, whose expertise within academia, industry and government led to the selection and invitation of our knowledgeable speakers. We would also like to give a special thank you to our invited speakers, who enthusiastically agreed to share their insights and knowledge. Lastly, we would like to express a very heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, whose generosity enhances the value, affordability, and uniqueness of this event each year.

We look forward to the next few days of talks and interaction, with opportunities to meet old friends and business contacts and the chance to make new ones. Once again, we hope you will find this conference a rewarding and valuable experience.

Hotel Reservation Fraud Alert

It is possible you will be contacted by a company claiming to be the official housing bureau for this conference. This is a scam affecting conferences nationwide. These companies contact conference attendees and sponsors, using scare tactics of room blocks sold out or quoting lower rates at a hotel. They state you must reserve through them to get the discounts and ask for your credit card information. Do not give it to them! Avoid becoming the victim of fraud; use only the hotel reservation links provided by the host organization’s website.