When you attend an IFMA The Food Away from Home Association 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.

Mar
8-10
2026

2026 COEX

Atlanta, GA
COEX brings together leaders from across all segments of foodservice—commercial, noncommercial, supply chain, marketing, culinary, and leadership—to explore consumer-driven insights and strategies shaping the industry’s future. Whether your focus is…
3/8/2026 12:00:00 AM

Mar
18
2026

March 2026 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new data and fa…
3/18/2026 8:00:00 AM

May
16
2026

72nd Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration

Chicago, IL
The 72nd Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration will take place on Saturday night, May 16, 2026 at the historic Chicago Union Station. The Awards Celebration is open to the industry and will bring together past Gold and Silver Plate.
5/16/2026 5:30:00 PM

Jul
21
2026

July 2026 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new data and fa…
7/21/2026 8:00:00 AM

Aug
4-6
2026

Go2MarketEdge: In-Person

San Francisco, CA
Go2MarketEdge In-Person puts you at the center of innovation in San Francisco. Experience AI-driven marketing, agentic tools, and next-gen data through live demos, tours, expert sessions, and case studies—all designed to help you drive demand, reach…
8/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Oct
20
2026

October 2026 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new data and fa…
10/20/2026 8:00:00 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.
11/1/2026 12:00:00 AM