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.

Apr
29
2026

Fixing the Broken Foodservice Prospect Model

Discover why finding and closing new accounts in foodservice feels so challenging. Data reveals that only 36% of manufacturers successfully identify new targets, often due to growth strategies that rely heavily on brokers and distributors not optimi…
Event Details
4/29/2026 11:00:00 AM

May
5
2026

Three Pillars for Building a Strong Trade Spend Program

Trade spend programs are often more fragmented than they appear. When data lives across spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and siloed teams, it becomes difficult to confidently track performance, prevent invalid spend, or recover lost revenue.
Event Details
5/5/2026 11:00:00 AM

May
16
2026

72nd Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration

Chicago, IL
Join industry leaders at the 72st Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration on May 16, 2026 at Chicago's Union Station. Celebrate foodservice excellence, honor visionary operators, recognize the recipient of the National Restaurant Association’s…
Event Details
5/16/2026 5:30:00 PM

May
21
2026

Quarterly Performance Review: Broadline Distributors May '26

As we all know, much of our foodservice case volume relies on the warehouses and trucks of broadline distributors. Join us as we do a deep dive into the quarterly results published by the three largest broadline foodservice distributors, Sysco, US F…
Event Details
5/21/2026 11:00:00 AM

Jun
16-17
2026

2026 Virtual Marketing & Sales

Virtual Marketing & Sales brings the latest go-to-market insights straight to your screen. Gain access to expert-led sessions, operator sentiment, industry forecasts, and the latest go-to-market technology—curated to reflect what’s happening across …
Event Details
6/16/2026 12:00:00 AM

Jun
24-25
2026

Operator/Supplier Xchange - Healthcare - June 2026

Chicago, IL
The Operator/Supplier Xchange is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, designed to create a networking experience like no other.
Event Details
6/24/2026 6:30:00 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…
Event Details
7/21/2026 8:00:00 AM

Aug
4-6
2026

Go2MarketEdge

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…
Event Details
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…
Event Details
10/20/2026 8:00:00 AM

Nov
1-3
2026

2026 Presidents Conference

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

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.
Event Details
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…
Event Details
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…
Event Details
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.
Event Details
11/7/2027 12:00:00 AM