COEX 2025: Grow Stronger Together
March 2-4, 2025 | Kansas City, MO

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.

Why Attend COEX?

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.

Featured Speakers

What You’ll Experience

• Industry-Wide Networking Opportunities: With a two-to-one supplier-to-operator ratio, COEX is a prime setting for building meaningful connections.
• Expert Insights & Actionable Strategies: Hear from leaders who understand navigating change and the shifting consumer mindset.
• IFMA Menu-a-thon: Be among the first to taste and experience the latest menu innovations shaping the future of food away from home.

Who Should Attend?

COEX 2025 is tailored for leaders across the food-away-from-home industry, including:

• Chain Operators: Supply chain leaders, culinary and marketing executives looking for new strategies.
• Manufacturers: Sales, marketing, and business leaders meet face-to-face with chain operators.
• Supply Chain Partners: Build strategic relationships and gain insights into industry trends.
• Service Providers: Expand your network and showcase your expertise to key decision makers.
  
  

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COEX 2025 Pricing & Registration

Qualified Foodservice Operators | Complimentary Registration and Hotel Accommodations* 
Includes Commercial Restaurants, Non-Commercial, Convenience Store Foodservice, Grocery Foodservice, Foodservice Management Companies

Individual Operators | Individual Fee: $495
Includes operators not affiliated with an operator company or not participating in Speed Meetings or 1:1 Scheduled Meetings

Manufacturer Members | Individual Fee: $2,495  
Includes Food/Beverage, Equipment, Packaging, Food Safety/ Cleaning, Ingredients

Supply Chain Members | Individual Fee: $2,895 
Includes Broadline and Specialty Distributors, Cash & Carry, Redistributor

Service Provider Members | Individual Fee: $2,895 
Includes Commerce Facilitation, Transaction Facilitation, Financial Services, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Buy 3, Get the 4th Registration Free!
Register three attendees, and receive a complimentary registration for a fourth attendee. To take advantage, please contact Sandra Sierra at sandra@IFMAworld.com

*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