Alchemy Engage 2018 | Alchemy Systems

September 17–20, 2018

Austin, TX | Hyatt Regency

It’s Time to Engage

Alchemy Engage is the only conference dedicated to individuals that thrive on learning how to advance safety, quality, and productivity by creating continuous learning environments.

Join hundreds of your industry peers as we present the newest trends and innovative best practices leveraged by leading companies and thought-leaders.

2018 Alchemy Engage Featured Speakers

Mike Taylor

Former Deputy Commissioner

FDA

Vickie L. Kloeris, M.S.

Manager ISS Food System

NASA

Connie Podesta

Jay Bice

Director of Health, Safety, & Environmental

H+M Industrial EPC

Greg Bigus

Packaging Compliance Manager

Accord Carton

Valerie Bodily

Director of HR

Golden Valley Natural

Jeff Chilton

VP of Consulting

Alchemy Systems

Ed Foulke

Partner

Fisher Phillips

Megan Giese

Corporate Food Safety Trainer

Sargento Foods

James Hatch

Training Supervisor

Idahoan Foods

Vimidsa Hartfield

Corporate Safety & Training Mgr

Rudolph Foods

Lone Jespersen

Principal

Cultivate

Maureen Kenning

Risk Management Specialist

Jack Link’s

Quesia B. McCambridge

Director, Learning & Development

Bimbo Bakeries USA

Janelle Paige

Training Manager

Greencore

Doug Pontsler

Chairman, Campbell Institute

National Safety Council

Kelli Smith

Occupational Health Director

Cummins Inc.

Kim Seeling Smith

Founder / CEO

Ignite Global

John Taylor

Director, Operations Learning & Development

Ventura Foods

Brian Williams

Senior Area Safety Manager

Tyson Foods

Agenda at a Glance

Austin Adventure Day! Choose one of the following:

11:15 am – 3:30 pm

Top Golf*

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Austin Duck Tour*

4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Austin Eats Tour*

*Requires pre-registration

8:00 am – 12:00 pm

QA Essential Skills: Using RCA, CAPA and SPC for Continuous Improvement Seminar*

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Welcome to Alchemy Engage!

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Keynote: The Power of Accountability and Ownership to Increase Performance

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Alchemy Innovation Roadmap

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm

Alchemy Exchange

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Best Practice Mixer

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Charity FUNdraiser Bingo & Dinner*

*Requires pre-registration

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast

8:30 am – 9:30 am

Keynote: Mission Critical: How NASA Continues to Influence Food Safety on Earth

9:30 am – 10:30 am

The ROI of an Engaged Workforce: Your Key to a Safe, Productive, and
Profitable Organization

10:45 am – 11:45 am

Food Safety: Sustaining Compliance with GFSI & FSMA: An Auditor’s Perspective on New Standards and Regulatory Compliance

Workplace Safety: LEARNING to See – A New Perspective on Risk Using Visual Literacy

Operations & HR: Bimbo Bakeries Focus on Developing the Frontline: Driving Empowerment, Commitment, and Engagement

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch Keynote: Putting an Emergency Response Plan into Action: Hurricane Harvey — Before & After the Storm

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Engage Showcase

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Food Safety: Synergizing Your Food Safety Culture with Operational Excellence: Lessons Learned from the Industry Elite

Workplace Safety: Taking the Lead: How Safety Managers Can Impact Profitability with a Few Simple “Steps”

Operations & HR: The Alchemy of Leadership: Practical Lessons on Developing Frontline Leaders

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Keynote: Consumers, Manufacturers, and the Government: Working Together to Ensure Food Safety

6:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Networking Dinner – Cheers to 10 years!

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast and Alchemy Showcase

8:45 am – 10:15 am

Getting Started: From Understanding the Alchemy Solution to Facilitating Your First Training Session

Beginner: Building Your Alchemy Strategy: Everything You Need to Know Before You Press Play

Intermediate: Fall in Love with Groups and Learning Plans: The Heart of Every Good Training Program

Advanced: Adult Learning Principles: Developing Effective Curriculum and Courses

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Getting Started: Why Alchemy Manager is a Must-Have for Compliance

Beginner: Deliver a Rock Star Training Session with Alchemy Player

Intermediate: Training Validation and Reinforcement: How to Leverage Alchemy Coach and Communication Programs for Continuous Improvement

Advanced: Customizing Your Training Program: Building and Editing Courses in Alchemy Creator

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Lunch and Alchemy Showcase

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Getting Started: How to Use Alchemy Creator to Craft Custom Content

Beginner: Reporting 101: A Simple Guide to Running Reports in Alchemy Manager

Intermediate: Reporting 201: How to Become an Alchemy Reporting Ninja

Advanced: Expanding Communication with Coach: Innovative Ways to
Increase Engagement

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FAQ

Have questions?
Here's a need-to-know guide for Engage.

When will the conference take place? Where is it located?

The 2018 Alchemy Engage Conference will take place September 17-20, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas.

How can I register? What are the registration rates?
Please visit the registration page to register.
Registration fees are as follows:
- Early Bird $595 from April through June
- Priority $695 from July through August
- Door $795 in September
Optional/additional fees are required, per person, for:
- Monday September 17th
- $115 Top Golf (includes transportation)
- $17 Austin Duck Tour (includes transportation)
- $115 Austin Eats Tour (includes food, some drinks and transportation)
- Tuesday, September 18th
- $245 QA Essential Skills: Using RCA, CAPA, and SPC for Continuous Improvement Seminar
- $100 Stop Foodborne Illness Bingo Fundraiser
How should I communicate my dietary needs?
If you have dietary preferences, please be sure to provide them in the designated section upon registration.
How can I reserve a hotel room, and what are the rates?
Please visit the dedicated reservation page for the Alchemy Engage Conference at the Hyatt Regency to receive the discounted room rate of $224/night. A pre-determined amount of rooms has been reserved under our group rate. The conference room rate will no longer be available after August 28, 2018 or once the room block has been filled, whichever comes first.
What are the transportation options from the Austin Airport to the Hyatt Regency?
The Hyatt is approximately 20 minutes from the Austin Bergstrom Airport. Here is a full list of transportation options.
What is the weather like in Austin, in September?
The weather in Austin in September is typically around 90 degrees and sunny.
What is the conference dress code?
The conference dress code is business casual. Please be aware meeting rooms can be chilly, so you may want to bring an extra layer.

If you are attending Adventure Day or dinner on Wednesday night, you are welcome to wear appropriate warmer-weather clothing.
What should I bring?
Bring plenty of business cards. We’ll have over 400 food industry professionals in attendance and plenty of networking opportunities!
Many of the Alchemy Workshop sessions on Thursday, September 20th are designed to be interactive. Don’t forget your laptop, tablet, power cords, and login for Alchemy Manager or Coach.
How can I receive a list of participants or attendees?
The participant list will be available in the Engage App, coming soon. You will be able to connect with other participants through the app. If you wish for your name to remain private, please send an email to engage@alchemysystems.com.
Alchemy features the snacks of our clients during breaks. How can I ensure our products are featured?
Please send an email request to engage@alchemysystems.com and let us know where we can purchase your product. Please note, in order for products to be served, they much come pre-packaged.
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
A certificate of attendance is available upon request by emailing engage@alchemysystems.com following the conference.
What is the cancellation policy for the conference?
Registration fees are refundable until August 31, 2018. No refund will be issued for cancellations starting September 1, 2018.

Registrations are transferable until August 31, 2018. Starting September 1, 2018, transfers will not be accepted.

All cancellations must be sent in writing via e-mail to engage@alchemysystems.com.

Please e-mail cancellations, if possible, and expect confirmation within two business days.
My question is not listed here. Whom do I contact?

Please contact engage@alchemysystems.com for assistance.

September 17–20, 2018

It’s Time to Engage

2018 Alchemy Engage Featured Speakers

Mike Taylor

Vickie L. Kloeris, M.S.

Connie Podesta

Jay Bice

Greg Bigus

Valerie Bodily

Jeff Chilton

Ed Foulke

Megan Giese

James Hatch

Vimidsa Hartfield

Lone Jespersen

Maureen Kenning

Quesia B. McCambridge

Janelle Paige

Doug Pontsler

Kelli Smith

Kim Seeling Smith

John Taylor

Brian Williams

Agenda at a Glance

Austin Adventure Day! Choose one of the following:

*Requires pre-registration

*Requires pre-registration

Join Your Peers

Get Ready for Alchemy Engage

Convince Your Boss

FAQ

Conference Hotel

Hyatt Regency

See You in Austin

September 17–20, 2018

It’s Time to Engage

2018 Alchemy Engage Featured Speakers

Mike Taylor

Vickie L. Kloeris, M.S.

Connie Podesta

Jay Bice

Greg Bigus

Valerie Bodily

Jeff Chilton

Ed Foulke

Megan Giese

James Hatch

Vimidsa Hartfield

Lone Jespersen

Maureen Kenning

Quesia B. McCambridge

Janelle Paige

Doug Pontsler

Kelli Smith

Kim Seeling Smith

John Taylor

Brian Williams

Agenda at a Glance

Austin Adventure Day! Choose one of the following:

*Requires pre-registration

*Requires pre-registration

Join Your Peers

Get Ready for Alchemy Engage

Convince Your Boss

FAQ

2018 Alchemy Engage Conference FAQ

Conference Hotel

Hyatt Regency

See You in Austin