When you attend an IFMA event, you’re sure to come away with a fresh perspective and mutually beneficial relationships you may have never formed otherwise.

We pride ourselves in serving the industry with premier events that equip manufacturers, operators, distributors and allied partners to strengthen their position and strategies in the industry.

From dynamic speakers addressing relevant foodservice industry topics to award celebrations recognizing renowned industry talent, our events are truly marked by excellence. We believe in the power of gathering, educating and connecting, and we hope you’ll be part of the action at one of our upcoming events.

Oct
22
2024

Webinar: Top Foodservice Trends Shaping Away-from-Home

Join Tastewise as they dive into the top trends to watch in 2025, powered by their leading AI analysis of consumer behavior.
Event Details
10/22/2024 11:00:00 AM

Oct
29
2024

Enhance Innovation with Natural Colors

Break through the noise with nature’s full rainbow! In this live webinar, Sensient color experts will discuss the value color can add to seasonal limited-time offerings or permanent menu items as well as a wide range of colorful technical solutions …
Event Details
10/29/2024 11:00:00 AM

Nov
3-6
2024

Presidents Conference 2024

Scottsdale, AZ
This top-to-top forum brings together influential leaders of foodservice from the operator, manufacturer and distributor communities. Attendees will meet, connect and discover insights into food-away-from-home's most critical issues.
Event Details
11/3/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nov
12
2024

In-Person Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. The 2024 Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new da…
Event Details
11/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nov
15
2024

Nomination Deadline: IFMA Gold & Silver Plate

Anyone in the industry may submit a nomination – IFMA members who nominate a winning candidate will be recognized in promotional materials and at the awards celebration.
Event Details
11/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Nov
18-19
2024

Operator/Supplier XChange: Colleges & Universities

The IFMA Operator/Supplier XChange provides a one-of-a-kind networking experience unlike any other forum out there. Exclusively open to IFMA Manufacturer Members, suppliers will participate in a series of one-on-one meetings with up to 15 leading Co…
Event Details
11/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Mar
2-4
2025

2025 Chain Operators EXchange

Kansas City, MO
Welcome to IFMA’s 2025 Chain Operators EXchange (COEX)! The IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) is the food-away-from-home industry’s only conference truly developed by operators, for operators. With an agenda built by a committee of 40+ chains of …
Event Details
3/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

May
17
2025

IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration

Chicago, IL
The IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration will take place on Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at the historic Chicago Union Station. The Awards Celebration is open to the industry and will bring together past Gold and Silver Plate...
Event Details
5/17/2025 5:30:00 PM

Nov
2-4
2025

Presidents Conference 2025

Scottsdale, AZ
This top-to-top forum brings together influential leaders of foodservice from the operator, manufacturer and distributor communities. Attendees will meet, connect and discover insights into food-away-from-home's most critical issues.
Event Details
11/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Nov
1-3
2026

Presidents Conference 2026

Scottsdale, AZ
This top-to-top forum brings together influential leaders of foodservice from the operator, manufacturer and distributor communities. Attendees will meet, connect and discover insights into food-away-from-home's most critical issues.
Event Details
11/1/2026 12:00:00 AM