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.

Nov
3
2026

Rule to Readiness: Food Safety, Traceability, & Policy

Scottsdale, AZ
Food-away-from-home leaders face rapidly evolving requirements around traceability, packaging responsibility, nutrition policy and supply-chain accountability. Join IFMA The Food Away from Home Association and GS1 US for a practical forum exploring …
11/3/2026 1:00:00 PM

Nov
16-17
2026

Operator/Supplier Xchange - C&U - November 2026

Chicago, IL
The Operator/Supplier Xchange is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, designed to create a networking experience like no other.
11/16/2026 6:30:00 PM

Mar
7-9
2027

2027 COEX

Orlando, FL
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…
3/7/2027 12:00:00 AM

May
22
2027

73rd Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration

Chicago, IL
Join industry leaders at the 73rd Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration on May 22, 2027 at Chicago's Union Station. Celebrate foodservice excellence, honor visionary operators, recognize the recipient of the National Restaurant Association’s…
5/22/2027 5:30:00 PM

Nov
7-9
2027

Presidents Conference 2027

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.
11/7/2027 12:00:00 AM