Food Business Review

Food Business Review Conferences

Mar 2026
23-25 Mar 2026 Las Vegas City, Nevada

Bar & Restaurant Expo will feature a keynote from Mike Cessario, Founder and CEO of Liquid Death, one of the most disruptive and fastest-growing beverage brands in the world. Liquid Death uses comedy and entertainment to make health and sustainability 50 times more fun. Its product lines include mountain water, soda-flavored sparkling water, iced tea, and energy. A portion of Liquid Death’s proceeds helps kill plastic pollution. Known for transforming the perception of healthy beverage into a cultural movement, Cessario will share how bold creativity, brand authenticity, and a mission-driven mindset have fueled Liquid Death’s meteoric rise—and what hospitality operators can learn from their success.

Feb 2025
26-28 Feb 2025 Atlanta City , Georgia

The NAFEM Show – from practical, hands-on, in-booth learning provided by nearly every exhibitor, to spotlighted presentations about foodservice trends and topics featuring thought-leaders and industry icons.

Mar 2023
14-15 Mar 2023 San Francisco, CA

The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit returns on March 14-15, 2023! A global audience of 2000 will gather in San Francisco and online for a unique, two-day event aimed at moving transformational agricultural technologies out of the lab and into the field.

May 2026
27-28 May 2026 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Join leading brands, farmers, retailers, traders, agri-businesses, investors, NGOs and policy makers to identify the main areas of opportunity and innovation within the food and beverage industry. We’ll assess how to connect agriculture, nutrition and R&D with consumer trends to deliver business resilience and commercial advantage.

16-19 May 2026 Chicago, Illinois

The Show That Serves It All Discover the future of foodservice this May at the Western Hemisphere's largest annual gathering. With 2,000+ exhibitors, 900+ product categories, and insights from 70+ expert speakers, the Show offers tailored benefits for chains, independents, retail, noncommercial, lodging, dealers/distributors, young professionals and international attendees. Explore innovations like AI-driven robots, cloud POS systems, sustainable packaging, plant-based proteins and labor-saving equipment. Network, sample new flavors and uncover solutions to streamline operations, boost revenue and shape the next generation of foodservice excellence.

Mar 2026
23-25 Mar 2026 Las Vegas City , Nevada

Bar & Restaurant Expo isn’t just another expo—it’s your playbook for thriving in the toughest game around. At Bar & Restaurant Expo, it’s all about arming yourself with the tools, strategies, and connections to rise above the chaos and dominate your market.

19-20 Mar 2026 San Francisco City, California

Meet the global leaders building a healthy & sustainable future at Future Food-Tech San Francisco. Join CPGs, retailers, ingredient and technology providers, cutting-edge entrepreneurs and investors on March 19-20, 2026 and connect for targeted networking, exclusive industry insights and start-up discovery.

Feb 2026
24-25 Feb 2026 Chicago , Illinoisc

FPP & CMS Chicago ’26 is a major North American event dedicated to the future of food, sustainable protein innovation, and next‑generation food technologies. Taking place on February 24–25, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, the event unites two influential platforms: The Future of Protein Production (FPP) Chicago and the Cultured Meat Symposium (CMS26). This collaboration creates a powerful hub for innovators, scientists, investors, and policymakers shaping the next era of protein and food production

24-25 Feb 2026 Atlanta City, Georgia

Join leading food experts over 2-days as they discuss the latest industry developments, sharing case studies and valuable expertise on food safety, quality, and manufacturing practices. Topics covered in the 2024 program included crisis management and product recall, the role of social media in communicating food safety news, food safety culture and leadership, food defence and crime plastic packaging, food safety and the environment, foreign body detection, x-ray, microbial testing, and quality assurance regulatory updates.

23-25 Feb 2026 San Diego City , California

This is where the biggest names, boldest ideas, and freshest trends converge to shape the future of the on-premise beverage industry. No fluff, no filler—just actionable insights, game-changing strategies, and connections that matter. Join the industry's top executives, trailblazers, and innovators at the event that’s rewriting the playbook for success. This isn’t just a conference—it’s where the beverage industry’s future takes center stage.