When you attend an IFMA 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.

Dec
4
2024

2025 U.S. & Global Menu Trends

IFMA welcomes Technomic's experts as they explore what’s to come on menus both in the U.S. and globally. Discover the latest insights into U.S. and global consumer preferences, changes in menu development activity, and the macro and emergent food an…
Event Details
12/4/2024 11:00:00 AM

Feb
25
2025

February 2025 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. The 2024 Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new da…
Event Details
2/25/2025 8:00:00 AM

Mar
2-4
2025

2025 Chain Operators EXchange

Kansas City, MO
Welcome to IFMA’s 2025 Chain Operators EXchange (COEX)! The IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX) is the food-away-from-home industry’s only conference truly developed by operators, for operators. With an agenda built by a committee of 40+ chains of …
Event Details
3/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

May
17
2025

IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration

Chicago, IL
The IFMA Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration will take place on Saturday night, May 17, 2025 at the historic Chicago Union Station. The Awards Celebration is open to the industry and will bring together past Gold and Silver Plate...
Event Details
5/17/2025 5:30:00 PM

May
21
2025

May 2025 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. The 2024 Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new da…
Event Details
5/21/2025 8:00:00 AM

Aug
12
2025

August 2025 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. The 2024 Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new da…
Event Details
8/12/2025 8:00:00 AM

Nov
2-4
2025

Presidents Conference 2025

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
11/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Nov
11
2025

November 2025 Foodservice Fundamentals

Chicago, IL
The foodservice industry is evolving and our industry can no longer be inwardly focused. The 2024 Foodservice Fundamentals provides a primer on not only the industry, but the consumers and operators that create and drive demand. The program’s new da…
Event Details
11/11/2025 8:00:00 AM

Nov
1-3
2026

Presidents Conference 2026

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