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2026 Presidents Conference

2026 Presidents Conference
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.





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Registration Fees

Join senior leaders from across the food-away-from-home industry at IFMA’s premier executive event. Register early to secure the best rate.

Operator Members
Complimentary*
Qualified operators may also receive hotel accommodations. Additional operators from the same company may register at the individual operator rate.
Operator Non-Members
Complimentary*
Qualified operators may also receive hotel accommodations. Additional operators from the same company may register at the individual operator rate.
Manufacturer Member
Early Bird
$2,695
Regular Rate
$2,795
Supply Chain Member
Early Bird
$2,295
Regular Rate
$2,395
Service Member
Early Bird
$2,995
Regular Rate
$3,095
Operator Individual
Early Bird
$795
Regular Rate
$895

Individual Operator Registration

Qualified operator companies may receive complimentary registration and hotel accommodations for one individual. Additional operators from the same company may register for $700.

  1. As a member of one of the IFMA Foodservice Leadership Councils (FLCs).
  2. As an operator currently affiliated with an operator company.

Note: Operators must agree to the terms and conditions. Those operators who are unable to agree to the criteria, and qualified operators sending more than one person, should register using the individual operator rate.

Additional Benefits: In addition to complimentary registration and accommodations, qualified operator companies participating in the conference activities will receive a 12-month complimentary membership to IFMA The Food Away From Home Association. This membership provides unique opportunities to stay informed through insights and data, as well as to connect through networking conferences with suppliers, supply chain partners, and service providers.

All attendees to association events agree to the association's event terms and conditions.

Notice for Association Member Companies

Can’t Register or Don’t See an Employee Listed?

If you are unable to sign in, request a password reset (your username is your email address), or an employee is missing from your list when using “Register Someone Else,” please contact your Company Administrator to have them added to your association roster. If you’re unsure who your Company Administrator is, you can look them up on our Admin Search.

Please note: It takes up to 90 minutes after adding a new individual for their member benefits to activate. You will be able to register them for events once this activation period is complete. You can also watch our Company Administrator webinar.

About IFMA's In-Person Presidents Conference

IFMA’s Presidents Conference is the premier industry forum for foodservice management and senior leaders across the supply chain. This year, we look forward to bringing the industry together November 1-3 in Scottsdale, AZ.

Focused on creating an exclusive and immersive in-person experience at the award-winning Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Presidents Conference will provide opportunities to connect and network with other senior leaders within the manufacturer, operator, distributor, and allied partner communities through unique events across the resort.

From immersive breakout sessions and outdoor celebrations to collaborative roundtables between operators and supply partners, attendees will build new relationships and make lasting memories with colleagues, peers, and customers.

Who Attends:

  • Senior leaders and decision-makers representing food-away-from-home manufacturers, distributors, and operators, including regional and national chains and non-commercial operators such as K-12, colleges and universities, healthcare, business and industry, and more.
  • Top management at companies that support the industry.
  • Ambitious up-and-coming leaders throughout the industry. 

What Attendees Are Saying:

“IFMA Presidents Conference provides great industry insights, recognition, and information to help us all continue to adapt and support this vital industry.”
- R. Kirk Weidner, Cargill
When
11/1/2026 - 11/3/2026
Where
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess 7575 E Princess Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85255 UNITED STATES
Registration begins 4/22/2026
My registration status: Not registered

Sign In to Activate the Registration Button

Each individual must use their own login to access www.ifmaworld.com. There are no shared or company-wide logins.
If you're having trouble logging in and can't use the password reset link above, please use one of the links below to create your account.

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Registration FAQ
Who Can Register: This event is open to only IFMA The Food Away From Home Association members. Non-members will not be able to register. Curious about membership? Contact membership@ifmaworld.com 

Sign In: Please sign in to the website. Your username is your email address. After signing in, complete your registration by clicking the 'Proceeding to Check Out' button and submitting your order. You may register other individuals at your company if they are on your company roster using the "Register Someone Else" button.

Don't have an account? - IFMA The Food Away From Home Association Member Company: If you work for an member company but don’t have a login, contact your company administrator to be added to your organization’s member roster. 

Email Confirmations- After you register you will receive two emails. 1) Receipt of purchase sent to the person who completed the registration 2) Conference registration email that will be sent to all registered attendees.

Questions: For assistance with the registration process, contact Christopher Hurst, Director of IT, at chris@ifmaworld.com.