Speed Meetings

Experience two structured opportunities for intimate networking and purposeful dialogue with current or potential business partners.

Supplier-Hosted Speed Meetings

NEW! Manufacturers and Service Provider Members will have the opportunity to host a speed meeting table, with rounds of conversations with interested operator leaders. Make initial connections and share more about your product offerings and areas of focus.

  • Included in registration; opt-in during registration or edit your registration to add >> - AT CAPACITY
  • Open to all attendees.
  • First come, first-served – with suppliers/providers seated at tables and attendees moving about the room for fast-paced rounds of conversation.
  • NO PRODUCTS OR PREMIUMS; sell sheets and/or laptops permitted. 
View Supplier Companies hosting tables >>

Operator-Hosted Speed Meetings

Held annually, speed meetings are one of the most impactful and unique components of COEX, allowing for valuable face-to-face dialogue between attendees and operator leaders. Operators have the opportunity to share their goals, objectives, and needs with supply partners.

  • Included in registration; operators are automatically provided a table.
  • Open to all attendees.
  • First come, first served – with operators seated at tables and attendees moving about the room for fast-paced rounds of conversation. 
View Operator Companies hosting tables >>
Tips/FAQ
Want to ensure partners come to your table? Update your company profile in the Directory!
Updating Your Company Profile
  • To make updates to your Membership Directory company profile, please work with your designated IFMA Company Administrator.
  • If you’re unsure who your Company Administrator is, you can look them up using the Find Your IFMA Company Administrator tool.
  • Company Administrators: Log in to your Profile Page, then navigate to the Company Admin Portal.
  • Once logged in, select the Directory Details tab.
  • Update any information that is relevant to your organization.

Note for Operators: IFMA The Food Away from Home Associations provides operators with complimentary registration and accommodations in exchange for service. Operators currently affiliated with an operator company and who participate in Speed Meetings are qualified. Those not participating in these activities or not currently affiliated with an operator company are subject to a $795 registration fee.