With trade shows and other events, the food industry is full of opportunities for education, innovation, networking, and discovery.

Here are the major upcoming events, organized by category and region. 

U.S. Trade Shows

Bakery & Snacks

BakingTECH 2026
Chicago, IL, February 17-19, 2026
ASB’s BakingTECH annual conference delivers technical solutions, insight, and expertise to the grain-based food industry. Over 1,000 baking professionals gather to exchange knowledge, explore cutting-edge innovations, and connect with peers in a dynamic learning environment.

SNX 2026
Dallas, TX, March 29-31, 2026
Held every other year in rotation with SNAXPO, SNX serves as SNAC International’s education and collaboration forum. Returning to Dallas, Texas in 2026, this innovative personal approach to business will foster meaningful discussions, discoveries, and decision-making, ultimately leading to product innovation, efficiencies, and growth.

2026 ABA Annual Convention 
Colorado Springs, CO, April 19-22, 2026
Join us for an elevated gathering of commercial baking executives, set against the backdrop of our Nation’s tallest peaks. This event promises unparalleled networking opportunities, innovative baking technologies, and the latest industry trends. Imagine a place where the creativity of commercial baking inspires collaborations and ideas that soar beyond the ordinary. Don’t miss this unique chance to elevate your business strategies while experiencing the joy and inspiration of this remarkable event.

Sweets & Snacks Expo
Las Vegas, NV, May 19-21, 2026
Sweets & Snacks Expo is your ultimate destination for products and insights that drive results in two of retail’s most profitable categories. From innovative confectionery to bold, savory snacks – we’ve got the products and strategies that can elevate your business. Unlock the hottest trends and get game-changing tools to boost your bottom line and sharpen your connection with shoppers.

SNAXPO27
Charlotte, NC, April 4-6, 2027
Beyond the traditional trade show, SNAXPO is an unforgettable experience. As the only vertically integrated supply-chain trade show in the snack industry, SNAXPO features a global network of suppliers, producers, and emerging tastemakers from across the entire industry.

Beverage

Dairy

American Cheese Society Annual Conference
Sacramento, CA, July 23-26, 2025
At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, you’ll celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-manufactured cheeses.

International Sweetener Colloquium 
Orlando, FL, February 22-25, 2026
Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium provides a unique opportunity for key players from all sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global sweetener industry.

IDFA Women’s Summit 
Washington, D.C., March 23-25, 2026
The 2026 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to continue building their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network, all while advancing gender equality.

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference
Naples, FL, April 14-15, 2026
The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market trends across these categories. Attendees will also gain insights into food safety, labeling, and regulations that shape the industry, while engaging in dynamic discussions on technical and practical processing issues.

International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Show
Orlando, FL,  June 7–9, 2026
The IDDBA show is the premier industry-only show for the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice industries. Spend three days growing your business by meeting decision makers from around the globe face-to-face and building relationships.

Foodservice

IFDA Learning Exchanges
Nashville, TN, June 23-24, 2025
IFDA Learning Exchanges are an intimate peer-to-peer forum that offers unparalleled networking opportunities and allows foodservice distribution professionals to discuss effective, practical solutions to and ideas around their everyday opportunities and challenges.

2025 Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, NY, June 29 – July 1, 2025
Get ready to see, sample, and discover at the 69th Summer Fancy Food Show, June 29 – July 1, 2025, in New York City. Serving up the newest and best in specialty food and beverage, the Summer Fancy Food Show attracts thousands of diverse makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and industry professionals from across the U.S. and the globe for three days of delicious product discovery, fruitful networking, and inspiring business opportunities.

The Leading Foodservice Focused Sales & Marketing Experience
Miami, FL, July 13–15, 2025
IFDA SMart is a two-day curated event that examines the future of foodservice, including the trends and challenges that face sales and marketing professionals in today’s dynamic landscape.

IFDA Solutions Conference
Columbus, OH, September 28-30, 2025
The IFDA Solutions Conference is where food distribution professionals gather with renowned speakers, innovators, and disruptors to chart the future of food distribution. The IFDA Solutions Conference is a truly unique experience that facilitates individuals and organizations of all sizes to achieve their goals and grow.

The IFDA National Championship
Orlando, FL, October 23-25, 2025
This event, which celebrates safety and skill, brings together the elite members of warehouse operations and truck driving to recognize greatness in performance across these categories: Written Exams, Obstacle Courses, Pre-Trip Inspections, Proven Skill Level to Compete at the National Level.

IFDA Partners Executive Forum
Scottsdale, AZ, January 25 – 28, 2026
The IFDA Partners Executive Forum is the who’s who of foodservice distribution. The ever-evolving opportunities and challenges facing the foodservice distribution industry makes it even more important than ever to convene at the IFDA Partners Executive Forum to discuss critical issues with your trading partners, strengthen relationships, network with your peers, and establish a collaborative foundation for the upcoming year.

Bar & Restaurant Expo
Las Vegas, NV, March 23-25, 2026
Bar & Restaurant Expo isn’t just an event—it’s your battleground. It’s where 11,000+ F&B pros come together to take on challenges, share unfiltered insights, and rewrite the rules of hospitality. This is your moment to get gritty, get real, and take control of what’s next.

New England Restaurant & Bar Show
Boston, MA, April 26-27, 2026
New England Restaurant & Bar Show is the region’s largest restaurant, bar, and foodservice event serving both the foodservice and retail sectors. The latest products, services, and technologies are showcased along with a comprehensive and leading-edge program of education and demonstrations that provides restaurants, retail, and foodservice establishments from New England with the best tools to grow and improve their business. The two-day show features 300+ exhibitors and brands, pavilions, networking, feature areas, and dozens of culinary demos and education sessions.

General Packaging & Processing

PACK EXPO East
Philadelphia, PA, February 17-19, 2026
PACK EXPO offers the latest solutions for retailers and consumer packaged goods, as well as educational seminars and learning centers featuring the latest case studies and reports.

Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference 
Fort Worth, TX, March 9-11, 2026
Planned by AFIA’s Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Committee, this conference is AFIA’s largest individually hosted event, boasting nearly 600 attendees in 2024. It’s slogan, “Where Business Gets Done,” refers to PISC’s main goal: the networking of buyers and sellers within the feed industry. This event also offers a robust line-up of speakers and dedicated spaces for networking.

SupplySide Connect New Jersey
Secaucus, NJ, April 14-15, 2026
SupplySide Connect New Jersey is the East Coast trade show that delivers an unparalleled networking experience for supplement, food and beverage industry professionals. A macrocosm of the supply chain that brings products to market, SupplySide Connect New Jersey invites suppliers, manufacturers and CPG brands from all regions to develop relationships and move projects forward.

Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo
Portland, OR, April 19-20, 2026
Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo is back! Mark your calendar to attend the largest regional food processing show. Expanded educational offerings with a focus on best practices and continuous improvement will encompass technical, energy, sustainability, environmental, and policy issues. Attendees include every sector of the food industry including fresh, dry, packaged, canned, frozen, beverage, dairy, bakery, fish, seafood, meat, produce and specialty, as well as suppliers that support the industry. The 90,000 square foot exhibit hall showcases cutting-edge technology, production line equipment, packaging, hygiene, and construction services.

Food Safety Summit
Rosemont, IL, May 11-14, 2026
Stay informed on the latest food safety trends, innovations, emerging challenges, and expert analysis. Leave the Summit with actionable insights ready to drive measurable improvements in your organization. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from experts about contamination control, food safety culture, regulations, sanitation, supply chain traceability, and so much more.

PACK EXPO
Chicago, IL, October 18-21, 2026
PACK EXPO offers the latest solutions for retailers and consumer packaged goods, as well as educational seminars and learning centers featuring the latest case studies and reports.

The NAFEM Show
Orlando, FL, February 11-13, 2027
This is the only show 100% dedicated to foodservice equipment and supplies.

Grocery

Meat & Poultry

Chicken Marketing Summit
Savannah, GA, July 28-30, 2025
Chicken Marketing Summit is presented by WATT Global Media in collaboration with the National Chicken Council, the annual Chicken Marketing Summit remains a member benefit for NCC processors and allied member companies, as well as members of the National Protein and Food Distributors Association.

CattleCon
Nashville, TN, February 3-5, 2026
Downtown Nashville, Tennessee, will host CattleCon 2026, Feb. 3-5, 2026. The largest cattle industry event of the year will be held in the heart of Music City, home of honky-tonks, history and hearty food. Thousands of cattlemen and women will gather to learn, conduct business, network and enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors in the “songwriting capital of the world.”

Annual Meat Conference
Oxon Hill, MD, March 2-4, 2026
Hosted by FMI and the Meat Institute, the Annual Meat Conference is the premier industry event for all things meat retail. Featuring more than 2,500 attendees, all facets of the meat industry are covered with an education program on emerging consumer and industry trends, and suppliers from across the globe showcasing the latest in meat products and state-of-the-art technology.

Produce

Organic Produce Summit
Monterey, CA, July 9-10, 2025
Organic Produce Summit is an annual event created specifically to serve the organic fresh produce industry. The show features 175+ brands, exciting field tours and dynamic education sessions and influential keynote presentations for a full 2-day experience.

FFVA Annual Convention
Orlando, FL, September 8-10, 2025
This year’s convention will bring together the leading voices in Florida agriculture for thought-provoking conversations on the top issues facing the industry today. Join us Sept. 8-10, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes!

The Blueberry Convention 2025
Seattle, WA, October 8-10, 2025
The Blueberry Convention provides blueberry growers, marketers, suppliers and stakeholders with the information and products they need to succeed. The blueberry industry has never been more dynamic: high consumer demand, strong pricing and robust industry innovation. In this environment, you can’t afford to be left out.

Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025
Minneapolis, MN, October 2025
Reuters Events: Transform Food & Agriculture 2025 (October / Minneapolis) delivers an impact agenda that transforms executives from thought leaders to change makers. To deliver on stated scope 3 and food security commitments, it’s never been more important for food multinationals to achieve greater alignment on strategic goals, impacts frameworks, and innovation investment. Progress is hindered with ever more complex targets, divergent definitions, and incompatible reporting systems. Instead, our shared exposure to a perfect storm of challenges demands that we prioritize collaboration, cohesion, and clarity. We all play in the same sandbox, so it’s imperative that we partner, learn, and transform together to deliver outsized impacts and transformation at scale. Only then can we unlock the capital and market demand needed to drive the development of a nature and climate-positive food future for all. That’s why Transform Food brings together leaders from every level of the value chain to define what works today, so we can scale for tomorrow. A united vision for the future of food, driven by alignment on what matters most. Now is the time to deliver the holistic transformation of food. Will you join us?

NAWG/USW Fall Conference
Austin, TX, November 3-6, 2025
Every Autumn, NAWG holds its annual Fall Conference in order to bring its policy committees and full board together. This event incorporates strategic planning of policy, discussions on wheat grower advocacy and a full list of important topics such as trade and wheat breeding. This is a joint meeting with NAWG and USW as well as a networking opportunity.

World Ag Expo 2026
Tulare, CA, February 10-12, 2026
The International Agri-Center® is home to World Ag Expo®, the largest annual agricultural show of its kind. Held in Tulare, California, World Ag Expo® provides a platform of networking, education, and business in one of the most productive ag counties in the United States. World Ag Expo® hosts over 1,200 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. An estimated average of 100,000 individuals from over 70 countries attend World Ag Expo® each year.

NAMA Spring Conference
Marco Island, FL, March 9-13, 2026
The NAMA Spring Conference is NAMA’s largest annual education conference. The three-day program includes a number of education sessions addressing a variety of topics of interest to wheat, corn, and oat millers, including the annual Soft Wheat Crop Report & Forecast. Several NAMA committees and the Soft Wheat, Corn, and Oat Divisions also meet at the Spring Conference. The program also provides attendees opportunities to network with industry colleagues. The conference is considered a “must-attend” event by many and nearly 200 attendees and guests attend the meeting every year.

National Ag Day
March 24, 2026
National Ag Day is organized by the Agriculture Council of America (ACA). ACA is a nonprofit organization composed of leaders in the agricultural, food and fiber community, dedicating its efforts to increasing the public’s awareness of agriculture’s role in modern society.

WSJ Global Food Forum
Chicago, IL, June 1-2, 2026
The Wall Street Journal’s annual Global Food Forum is returning to the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago on June 1-2, 2026.

Refrigerated & Frozen

RFA 45th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, February 15-18, 2026
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

RFA 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition
San Diego, CA, February 14-17, 2027
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a common interest: to advance and safeguard the industry.

Feed & Grain

U.S. Grains Council | The 23rd International Marketing Conference and 66th Annual Membership Meeting
Panama City, Panama, February 11-13, 2026
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability.

Specialty

Plant Based World Expo
New York, NY, September 24-25, 2025
Plant Based World Expo is the only 100% plant-based event in the U.S. designed exclusively for food service professionals, retailers, distributors, buyers, brokers and non-profits. Plant Based World Expo connects and empowers businesses within the global supply network to successfully develop, source and distribute plant-based products.

Midwest Food Products Association’s Annual Convention & Expo
Wisconsin Dells, WI, December 2-4, 2025
The Midwest Food Products Association’s Annual Convention & Expo is a great opportunity to make meaningful connections with others in the food processing industry via showcasing or learning about current technology through exhibiting, speaking or chatting with our exhibitors, invited speakers and other attendees during the show.

PTNPA Convention 2026
Scottsdale, AZ, January 16-19, 2026
Experience top-tier insights and unmatched networking opportunities with nut industry executives from around the world.

Aquaculture America 2026
Las Vegas, NV, February 16-19, 2026
AQUACULTURE AMERICA 2026 returns to one of the favorite entertainment spots in the world for the only major national aquaculture conference and exposition held in the U.S. The U.S. Aquaculture Society (formerly U.S. Chapter of WAS) joins with National Aquaculture Association and the Aquaculture Suppliers Association to produce the annual Aquaculture America meetings.

Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA, March 3-6, 2026
Your next big partnership is at Natural Products Expo West, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. Expo West provides an invaluable opportunity to connect face to face with retailers, investors, business leaders, influencers and more.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America 
Boston, MA, March 15-17, 2026
This event is for seafood buyers in every market category including retail, restaurant, catering, foodservice and processing. Meet face-to-face with suppliers from around the world and source the seafood, new products, equipment, and services to grow your business.

Petfood Forum
Kansas City, MO, April 27-29, 2026
Petfood Forum is designed to empower pet food professionals by providing a 360-degree view of the industry. It’s the only event 100% dedicated to pet food. Petfood Forum is the leading conference and exhibition for education on the latest consumer trends and industry innovations. Attendees walk away with practical knowledge and strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of pet food processing, distribution, marketing and sales – ensuring they remain competitive in the dynamic pet food market.

International Trade Shows

Bakery & Snacks

Beverage

drinktec
Munich, September 15-19, 2025
As the world economic summit for the beverage and liquid food industry, drinktec brings the industry together in Munich every four years over five days. Solution providers and suppliers from all over the world meet national and global producers of beverages and liquid food. Manufacturer of raw materials and ingredients, supplier of process technology and machinery for filling and packaging of beer, soft drinks, water, fruit juice, milk and liquid dairy products, wine, sparkling wine and spirits as well as ketchup, soy sauce, cooking oil and other liquid food products are all represented.

Foodservice

Restaurants Canada Show
Ontario, March 8-10, 2026
RC Show brings decision-makers from across the industry under one roof to shop the latest products and services, gather insights and inspiration, and expand their network.

SIAL Canada
Montreal, April 29 – May 1, 2026
Our commitment is to ignite innovation within the agri-food industry, empowering companies in this sector to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and global food trends. This empowers them to enhance and maintain their competitive edge. Thousands of companies have already recognized this fact: SIAL Canada has served as their annual catalyst for over two decades. Its meticulous sector-specific approach addresses the unique requirements of the retail, food service, and food processing sectors.

General Packaging & Processing

2025 Food Taipei Mega Shows
Taipei, Taiwan, June 25-28, 2025
The leading food show in Asia, Food Taipei Mega Shows 2024 will present Food Taipei, Foodtech Taipei, Bio/Pharmatech Taiwan, Taipei Pack, and Taiwan Horeca (Taiwan International Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Show) under one roof. The mega event represents a comprehensive supply chain, covering raw material, food products, food machinery, packaging, and catering equipment, serving as a one-stop sourcing platform for global buyers.

Morocco Siema Expo 2025
Casablanca, September 9-11, 2025
Elan Expo is pleased to announce the launch of ‘MOROCCO SIEMA EXPO’ from September 9-11, 2025 at Casablanca, Morocco. Concurrently held with FOOD EXPO , it will be MOROCCO’s dedicated show covering the food processing and packaging products for exporters and buyers.

Gulfood Manufacturing
Dubai, November 4-6, 2025
Gulfood Manufacturing represents the pinnacle of the global food and beverage manufacturing industry evolution, offering a decisive destination for those seeking to accelerate the adoption of technology, and improve efficiencies and productivity to meet new challenges it offers a comprehensive showcase of solutions for industry professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of the industry and presents a prime opportunity to network, form new global partnerships, announce new innovative products, deals, collaborations and signings.

White Label World Expo 
London, November 12-13, 2025
The White Label World Expo offers an incredible opportunity to explore hundreds of niche product ideas that could spark your entrepreneurial journey. You’ll have the chance to connect directly with suppliers who can provide essential information about pricing, margins, and minimum orders. Over the course of the 12th & 13th of November 2025 at Excel London, you’ll gain actionable insights tailored specifically for startups, ensuring you leave equipped with the knowledge you need to succeed.

FOODtech Week
Tokyo, December 3-5, 2025
FOODtech Week is Japan’s leading exhibition for food technologies, consisting of “FOODtech Japan,” which covers food factory technology, and the “Food Hygiene Expo,” which focuses on food safety. The show is held twice a year in Tokyo and Osaka.

interpack 2026
Düsseldorf, May 7-13, 2026
2,865 exhibitors, 170,500 visitors, great positive feedback from the participating companies, quality of German and international visitors, conspicuously high willingness to place orders, concrete orders during a trade fair. These and many other advantages are offered by participation in #interpack.

FOODtech Week
Osaka, September 30 – October 2, 2026
FOODtech Week is Japan’s leading exhibition for food technologies, consisting of “FOODtech Japan,” which covers food factory technology, and the “Food Hygiene Expo,” which focuses on food safety. The show is held twice a year in Tokyo and Osaka.

Meat & Poultry

IFFA
Frankfurt, May 13-18, 2028
The World’s Leading Trade Fair – Technology for Meat and Alternative Proteins
IFFA covers the entire market for processing, packaging and selling of meat and alternative proteins. Thus offering the global food industry a platform for innovation and networking.

Produce

Fruit Logistica
Berlin, February 4 – 6, 2026
At FRUIT LOGISTICA you can find the complete range of products, services and technical solutions from every part of the value chain – whether in seed, fruit and vegetable development or packaging and automation. The fair covers the entire spectrum of the value chain – from the producer to the consumer.

Specialty

World Potato Congress
Gdańsk, Poland, June 22 – 26, 2026
The Polish Potato Federation has been selected to host the 13th World Potato Congress in Gdansk, Poland, in June 2026. This prestigious event will highlight Poland’s flourishing potato industry and the region’s rich agricultural heritage. The Federation, representing various stakeholders in the potato sector, is committed to enhancing the industry’s competitiveness and sustainability. Attendees will explore Gdansk’s renowned potato-growing regions through field tours and workshops. The Federation warmly invites global potato industry participants to join this significant event.

Agriculture

FOODEX Japan 2026
Tokyo, March 10-13, 2026
FOODEX JAPAN 2026 will mark the 50th anniversary. Over the past half-century, it has facilitated business creation through the unparalleled matching of over 80,000 exhibitors with more than 4,000,000 buyers. As we look towards the next fifty years, why not experience new culinary and business discussions at FOODEX JAPAN?

Agritechnica Asia
Bangkok, May 20-22, 2026
The trade fair for agricultural machinery! This platform aims to bring together the finest minds and leading stakeholders from across the agriculture sector, providing a space to discuss, innovate and co-create solutions that are not just relevant to Asia, but the world at large. It is an arena for breakthrough innovations, a launchpad for the latest technologies and a forum for dialogue on best practices, policy, and the future of farming.

Technology

Last update: June 23, 2025