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

2024 ABA Convention
Scottsdale, April 14, 2024
The premier annual event for baking industry leaders. Events include trends presentations, customer panels, and B2B networking for bakers, suppliers, and industry partners.

SNX2024
Dallas, April 14-16, 2024
SNX – the snack industry’s main education and networking forum – brings hundreds of snack producers and suppliers together for three days of insightful discussions, in-depth business meetings, discovery, and fun.

SNAXPO25
Dallas, March 30 – April 1, 2024
SNAXPO is the premier full equipment sourcing expo where you’ll discover state-of-the-art processing, innovative packaging solutions and ingredients, seasonings, and flavors that will help you reach the next level of excellence. Simply put, SNAXPO is where the bright, innovative minds of our industry gather to set their companies up for growth. SNAXPO is the only vertically integrated supply chain trade show that exclusively targets cutting edge resources to snack producers. Whether you’re a start-up brand or a well-established manufacturer, SNAXPO is your source to create better tasting, nutritious snacks, while improving production, quality, and overall profits.

Beverage

Dairy

Dairy Forum 2024
Phoenix, January 21-24, 2024
Dairy Forum returns in 2024 to Phoenix, Arizona with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders.

Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the dairy supply chain to ELEVATE their businesses, advance their expertise, and actively contribute to the conversation that will shape the future of the dairy industry.

International Sweetener Colloquium
Aventura, February 25-28, 2024
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.

Global Ingredients Summit
Reno, March 11-13, 2024
The NEW Global Ingredients Summit combines two of our signature technical conferences – the Global Cheese Technology Forum and the Dairy Ingredients Technical Symposium – into one premier event. Now you can get the latest research and technology development information for cheese, milk, and whey ingredients all in one conference!

IDFA Women’s Summit
Washington, March 18-20, 2024
The inaugural IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to advance gender equality, bolster their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network.

Ice Cream Technology Conference
Clearwater, April 9-10, 2024
The Ice Cream Technology Conference is the premier event for ice cream and frozen dessert professionals. It is the only meeting that focuses specifically on innovations in frozen dessert research, technology and new market trends. It provides unique opportunities to learn from experts on food safety, labeling and regulations that affect the industry.

International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Show
Houston, June 9-11, 2024
Comprising 1,500 companies, the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is a nonprofit trade association for food retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, brokers, distributors, and other industry professionals. This members-only event features top-notch speakers, a Show and Sell Center, and 1,900 exhibition booths with food, services, and ideas for better business.

American Cheese Society Conference
Buffalo, July 10-13, 2024
At the American Cheese Society Annual Conference, you’ll celebrate a vibrant and growing market for world-class American-manufactured cheeses.

Foodservice

2024 Winter Fancy Food Show
Las Vegas, January 21 – 23, 2024
Las Vegas is a gambling mecca, but specialty food industry professionals know that the Winter Fancy Food Show is always a winning bet! The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers. With thousands of industry professionals all under one roof, the Winter Fancy Food Show is three days of sampling, networking, and education designed to help grow your business.

New England Food Show
Boston, February 4-5, 2024
The region’s largest restaurant and foodservice event serving both the foodservice and retail sectors. The latest products, services, and technologies will be showcased along with a 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.

Bar & Restaurant Expo
Las Vegas, March 18-20, 2024
Get ahead of the curve by hearing about (and tasting!) the latest trends, troubleshoot the challenges facing your business, hear what’s working (and what’s not), and learn what the future will look like… and how to get there, fast.

2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
New York, June 23 – 25, 2024
Get ready to see, sample and discover at the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show, June 23-25, 2024, in New York City. The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest trade-only specialty food event in the United States. Serving up the newest and best in specialty food and beverage, the Summer Fancy Food Show attracts thousands of makers, buyers, brokers, distributors, and other industry professionals for three days of product discovery, networking, and business opportunities.

General Packaging & Processing

Feed Mill of the Future Conference
Georgia, January 30, 2024
The half-day 2024 Feed Mill of the Future Conference, organized in partnership with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2024, brings together leading feed industry experts to examine emerging feed mill technologies and processes that will impact animal feed manufacturing in the years ahead. Organized by Feed Strategy and Feed & Grain magazinesOrganized by Feed Strategy and Feed & Grain magazinesFeed milling professionals will leave with a better understanding of how innovation and early adoption will help achieve their sustainability, productivity and profitability goals of tomorrow. The conference is presented by Feed Strategy and Feed & Grain magazines.

PACK EXPO
Philadelphia, March 18-20, 2024
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.

Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo
Portland, April 9-11, 2024
Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo is back! Mark your calendar to attend the largest regional food processing show.

SupplySide East
Secaucus, NJ, April 16-17, 2024
At SupplySide East, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with 290+ exhibitors featuring the most innovative ingredients and formulation techniques to drive your brand forward. You’ll also gain insight and network with the leading health and nutrition industry professionals from across the globe.

Food Safety Summit
Rosemont, IL, May 6-9, 2024
The Food Safety Summit is dedicated to providing attendees with highly relevant, mission-critical information to assist all segments of the food and beverage supply chain monitor, defend, and solve food safety issues.

The White Label World Expo
Las Vegas, May 8-9, 2024
This unmissable event places thousands of online sellers, suppliers, and buyers from across the globe all under one roof, ensuring that our attendees leave full of inspiration and ready to take the industry by storm!

PACK EXPO
Chicago, November 3-6, 2024
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
Atlanta, February 26-28, 2025
Discover the equipment and supplies to support your recovery. Get inspired by cutting-edge technology. And make connections that can change the game for your business. It all happens at The NAFEM Show.

Grocery

Meat & Poultry

Feed Mill of the Future Conference
Atlanta, January 30, 2024
The half-day Feed Mill of the Future Conference, organized in partnership with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), brings together leading feed industry experts to examine emerging feed mill technologies and processes that will impact animal feed manufacturing in the years ahead. Feed milling professionals will leave with a better understanding of how innovation and early adoption will help achieve their sustainability, productivity and profitability goals of tomorrow. The conference is organized and presented by Feed Strategy and Feed & Grain magazines.

CattleCon
Orlando, January 31 – February 2, 2024
CattleCon is where the beef industry meets! We’re Onward to Orlando from January 31 to February 2, 2024. At CattleCon, you’ll discover a unique and comprehensive experience that brings together education, networking, business opportunities, advocacy, and fun for the whole family, all under one roof. Join us at CattleCon, the ultimate destination where the beef industry meets to learn, connect, grow, and enjoy.

Annual Meat Conference
Nashville, March 18 – 20, 2024
We’re bringing together peers and trading partners from all over the world for the ultimate three-day conversation to celebrate all things meat! From unparalleled networking opportunities, the discovery of the best innovations in meat retail, and dozens of insightful sessions and professional development — it all happens March 18-20, 2024!

Produce

Spring Conference
Florida, March 9 -12, 2024
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.

Organic Produce Summit 2024
Monterey, July 10 – 11, 2024
OPS 2023 includes a series of informative educational sessions, engaging keynote presentations, and a sold-out trade show floor, featuring over 150 organic growers, shippers, and processors from across North America. Registration for OPS is all-inclusive.

Chicken Marketing Summit
Birmingham, July 29 – July 31, 2024
Rising food prices and inflationary concerns mean that cost-conscious consumers are looking to stretch their dollars further in 2023. This places chicken in a unique position.

Learn how to best market chicken and discover strategies for reaching the value-driven consumer at Chicken Marketing Summit.

Transform Food USA 2024
Minneapolis, October 2024
We urge action to ensure the resiliency of food and agriculture systems globally. Yet, we frustrate forward-thinking executives by withholding the tools they need most. Instead, our shared exposure to a perfect storm of risks demands that we prioritize collaborative innovation and showcase true thought leadership at every opportunity.

Refrigerated & Frozen

RFA 43rd Annual Conference & Exhibition
Scottsdale, March 3-5, 2024
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 44th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Orlando, February 16 – 19, 2025
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 45th Annual Conference & Exhibition
Ponte Vedra Beach, 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.

Feed & Grain

The 21st International Marketing Conference and 64th Annual Membership Meeting
Guatemala City, February 14 – 16, 2024
This meeting is open to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Specialty

Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, March 12-16, 2024
Natural Products Expo, the world’s largest natural, organic and healthy products event, brings together an inspired community of industry members and exhibiting companies.

Petfood Forum
Kansas City, April 29 – May 1, 2024
Petfood Forum provides an immersive educational experience for learning about pet food consumer purchasing behavior, trends, and innovations. With expert insights and in-person networking, the conference and exhibition can help you react faster to shifting market opportunities and demands.

​World Brewing Congress 2024
Minneapolis, August 17 – 20, 2024
World Brewing Congress 2024 is being held on August 17-20 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mark your calendar and plan to join American Society of Brewing Chemists and Master Brewers Association​ as we navigate the challenges the brewing industry faces worldwide. We hope to see you in Minneapolis next August!

Plant Based World Expo
New York, September 11 – 12, 2024
Now in its third year, Plant Based World Expo is where you’ll discover innovative plant-based products, hear from industry leaders and pioneers, and connect with the right people from the trade including retailers, investors, buyers, distributors, and brokers. And you’ll be the first to sample mouthwatering plant-based food from ground-breaking U.S. based and international companies.

International Trade Shows

Bakery & Snacks

Beverage

drinktec
Messe München, September 15-19, 2025
drinktec worldwide is a powerful network that embraces the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry: drinktec, which is held in Germany, as well as drink technology India, and CHINA BREW CHINA BEVERAGE.

Foodservice

Restaurants Canada Show
Toronto, April 8-10, 2024
Hospitality comes from the heart—from the tables of celebrated chefs to the Colonel’s buckets to the mom-and-pop roti shop on the corner. It’s about sharing a family recipe, your skill and food culture to feed communities.

Hustle is the sound and soul of the industry we love, and what drives us to shape its evolution. We are willing to work smart, but not harder. Been there, done that. We are invigorated and inspired by the true spirit of hospitality and devoted to keeping our doors open for family, friends and food. Forever.

General Packaging & Processing

FOODtech Week Tokyo
Tokyo, December 6-8 , 2023
FOODtech Week Tokyo serves as Asia’s leading business platform for food industry. Food/ beverage/ confectionary/ dairy products manufacturers, restaurants, hotels, etc., visit FOODtech Week Tokyo to introduce latest automation technologies/equipment into their factories and restaurants/kitchens. Join the show and find your business partners!

The White Label World Expo
London, February 27-28, 2024
This unmissable event places thousands of online sellers, suppliers, and buyers from across the globe all under one roof, ensuring that our attendees leave full of inspiration and ready to take the industry by storm!

CFIA Rennes
Rennes, March 12-14, 2024
This three-day event brings together representatives from over 1,600 companies in the food industry. At this must-attend show, you’ll learn about innovative products and explore the current trends and challenges in the food industry.

SIAL Canada
Toronto, May 15 – 17, 2024
SIAL Canada is not only the meeting point of the Canadian agri-food industry, but also the privileged gateway to the American and international markets.

Morocco Siema 2024
Casablanca, August 27-29, 2024
Morocco SIEMA Expo is a food processing, packaging, and machinery exhibition with international participants exhibiting a wide-ranging product line including food processing machines, food packaging machines, refrigeration technology products, food industries equipment, milling machinery, agricultural tractors, products and equipment, glass products, and more. In 2018, the exhibition hosted 187 companies from 16 countries as well as 6,400 professional visitors.

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.

Gulfood Manufacturing
Dubai, November 5-7, 2024
Leaner, powerful, faster, and more profitable food processing, packaging and supply chain were the way forward at Gulfood Manufacturing 2021. Attendees from over 140 countries gathered to procure the latest F&B production technologies. Business leaders, industry ministers and heads of global F&B brands were present to lead the conversations at the Foodtech Summit, along with masterclasses by Michelin Star chefs.

Meat & Poultry

IFFA
Frankfurt, May 3-8, 2025
A premiere event for the meat industry, IFFA joins industry professionals in Frankfurt am Main. The massive show features over 1,000 companies from 50 countries, giving visitors an unmatched opportunity to learn about the newest trends and innovations in the meat industry.

Produce

Fruit Logistica 2023
Berlin, February 7 – 9, 2024
From 7 to 9 February, Europatat will be attending the 2024 edition of FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world’s leading international trade fair for fresh produce marketing.

Held annually in Berlin, Germany, it is the traditional marker of the New Year in the fresh produce business, bringing together more than 3,200 exhibitors from 88 countries and over 78,000 trade visitors from 140 countries. FRUIT LOGISTICA attracts a broad spectrum of exhibiting companies, representing all steps in the value chain from production to point of sale. It offers trade visitors the opportunity to gain an overview of the emerging trends, products and technologies in the industry, and forms an excellent platform for establishing and strengthening international business contacts.

Specialty

World Potato Congress 2024
Adelaide, June 23 – 26, 2024
The WPC 2024 functions to promote sharing of information on all aspects of the potato industry. Delegates represent industry sectors in both developed countries and countries with developing potato industries. It is envisaged that 1,000 delegates, from developing and developed countries across the globe, including growers, researchers, producers, traders, processors and manufacturers, will attend the Congress.

Agriculture

Agritechnica Asia
Bangkok, May 22 – 24, 2024
In a world grappling with complex agricultural challenges such as climate change, food security, population growth, and environmental sustainability, the 4th edition of AGRITECHNICA ASIA is not just an exhibition, but a clarion call to unite, innovate, and overcome.

Technology

Last update: November 30, 2023