All the information you need to know as an attendee
Lodging
The #F2iSummit 2025 will be held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.
Group rate: $169 / night for 2 queen beds OR 1 king bed. Includes tax.
Parking: Paid parking in hotel lot. Discounted rate for those with hotel reservations.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Luggage storage is available.
Reserve your room by March 13, 2025 to receive the group rate. Book at the link below, or by calling 207-775-2311.
Travel
We encourage Summit attendees to carpool, bus, walk, and bike during the event.
Details coming soon.
Remember to bring the following items:
Mobile phone, tablet or laptop to access the event app – and chargers.
Cash for reception drinks
Warm layers & comfortable shoes if you are attending outdoor field trips.
Business cards
Notebook and pens
Reusable water bottle and travel mug
Packing
GREEN EVENT
Since the first Summit in 2015, we have worked hard to make sustainable decisions throughout the program planning process; we strive to serve local and regional foods throughout the event and we are dedicated to minimizing waste by using reusable materials and composting.
To Eat
Breakfast & Lunch
Your registration ticket includes breakfast and lunch on April 8 & 9, 2025.
Dinner
Dinner on your own in Portland, Maine - the city has so much to offer!
Evening Reception; Monday April 7, 2025
Hold this date for an amazing reception filled with local foods and great company. Details coming soon.
Restaurants
Recommended by our Portland partners
Fore Street 288 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101A pioneer in Portland’s farm-to-table movement, offering a daily changing menu featuring locally sourced meats, seafood, and produce, often prepared over a wood-fired grill.
Flatbread Company 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 Organic, wood-fired pizzas made with locally sourced ingredients, including organic produce and meats, in a family-friendly waterfront setting.
Boda 645 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 A Thai restaurant focusing on locally sourced ingredients, blending traditional Thai street food with Maine’s local produce.
The Standard Baking Co. 75 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 Artisan bakery offering scratch-made breads and pastries using traditional methods and high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Eventide Oyster Co. 86 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101 Celebrated for its fresh, sustainably harvested oysters and creative takes on seafood dishes, with a focus on local sourcing.
Central Provisions 414 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 Offers small plates with an emphasis on seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, served in a casual yet upscale setting.
The Honey Paw 78 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101 A noodle bar with a global perspective, sourcing fresh, local ingredients to create inventive dishes inspired by Asian cuisine.
Union 390 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 Located inside The Press Hotel, Union showcases New England-inspired dishes made with ingredients from local farms and fisheries.
Miyake 468 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 Japanese cuisine with a focus on farm-to-table practices, featuring seafood sourced from Maine waters and produce from the owner’s farm.
Mr. Tuna Focused on sustainable seafood sourcing, primarily Maine seafood
Sissle + Daughters House made charcuterie sourcing from Winter Hill Farm's pork in Freeport
Lambs + Night Moves Event space at Lambs and pizza weekly from Night Moves next door (using all Maine grains and local ingredients)
Sopo Seafood Retail shop and restaurant - sourcing all Maine oysters and seafood from as close to ME as possible
