The food-away-from-home industry is evolving rapidly, and at COEX 2025, we’re not just keeping up—we’re building momentum together. This year’s Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) is where innovation meets action, bringing together the brightest minds and groundbreaking solutions from across the industry to propel your business forward.
COEX is the only conference bringing chain operators together with the rest of the supply chain. With an agenda crafted by a committee of restaurant chains and manufacturers of all sizes, you’ll experience an event that dives deep into the current industry landscape and offers fresh, practical insights. Whether your focus is on supply chain optimization, sales enablement, marketing strategies, or culinary innovation, you’ll leave with a toolkit for success and relationships that will help your business succeed.
COEX 2025 is tailored for leaders across the food-away-from-home industry, including:
Qualified Foodservice Operators - Includes Commercial Restaurants, Non-Commercial, Convenience Store Foodservice, Grocery Foodservice, Foodservice Management Companies
Individual Operators Includes operators not affiliated with an operator company or not participating in Speed Meetings or 1:1 Scheduled Meetings
Manufacturer Members Includes Food/Beverage, Equipment, Packaging, Food Safety/ Cleaning, Ingredients
Supply Chain Members Includes Broadline and Specialty Distributors, Cash & Carry, Redistributor
Service Provider Members | Includes Commerce Facilitation, Transaction Facilitation, Financial Services, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
*Qualified Operator Information: IFMA The Food Away from Home Association provides qualified operators with complimentary registration and accommodation in exchange for participation in Speed Meetings and 1:1 Scheduled Meetings. Operators who do not participate in these activities or are not affiliated with an operator company may be subject to a $495 registration fee. All operator registrations are reviewed and approved based on standards set by the association’s Board of Directors. IFMA The Food Away From Home Association reserves the right to request additional information and may decline any non-qualified registrations.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
Written cancellations must be submitted by February 7, 2025 to receive a full refund. After the cancellation deadline, all registration fees are final and nonrefundable. If you cannot attend the conference, you may transfer your registration to another individual within your company.
Questions About Payment/Cancellation: Contact Sandra Sierra at sandra@IFMAworld.com