Conferences
Across a wide range of topics - from finance and supply chain to technology, consumer trends and beyond - we offer you all the education and insight you need to grow your business.
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Industry Education Ideas
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March 2-5, 2025
Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, Fla.
SQF Unites is where a dynamic community of food producers, retailers and service innovators meet to push the boundaries of productivity and profitability-together. Connect with your peers, improve the efficacy of your food safety and quality assurance programs, create new partner opportunities, learn directly from SQF technical experts about upcoming changes to the SQF program, and gain insights in the realm of food safety now and into the future. Hyatt Regency Orlando | Orlando, Fla.
March 24-26, 2025
World Center Marriott | Orlando, Fla.
Hosted by FMI and the Meat Institute, the Annual Meat Conference is the premier industry event for all things meat retail. Featuring more than 1,600 attendees, all facets of the meat industry are covered with an education program on emerging consumer and industry trends, and suppliers from across the globe showcasing the latest in meat products and state-of-the-art technology.
March 31 - April 3, 2025
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark | St. Louis, Mo.
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark | St. Louis, Mo.
The FMI Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference provides an opportunity for loss prevention, risk management, workplace safety and crisis management professionals in the food retail industry to network and collaborate on all aspects of protecting people, reputation, and property.
May 18-20, 2025
Fairmont Olympic Hotel | Seattle, Wash.
The Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference is the only event for financial and auditing leaders in food retail that keeps you ahead of what's next. Attendees include CFO's, Vice Presidents of Finance, Controllers, Treasurers, Accounting Directors, and Financial Management Executives. 
2025 Dates & Location Coming Soon
Nonfood leaders are gathering for an interactive and immersive event focused on increasing nonfoods category performance at the grocery store. Attendees will tap into insights and develop the innovative mindset needed to compete and stay relevant in this dynamic marketplace. This invitation-only business conference is carefully curated to bring together a select group of food retail professionals to include product suppliers, wholesalers and retailers.
Join us for the ultimate convergence of frozen food and retail leaders in North America, co-hosted by AFFI and FMI. Frozen IQ is tailored for leaders in the frozen food industry, encompassing CEOs as well as professionals in operations, sales, management, food safety, R&D, and beyond. Retailers including category managers of frozen and above are encouraged to participate in this transformative event which offers unparalleled education, thought leadership, and networking opportunities.
July 13-15, 2025 Inn & Spa at Loretto | Santa Fe, N.M.
The only industry conference specifically tailored to legal, regulatory and compliance issues affecting the food retail and wholesale industry. Attended by a diverse community of food retail representatives, attendees discuss developing legal topics and best practices for regulatory compliance. Continuing legal education (CLE) credits are available for attending.
2025 Dates Coming Soon: Online Course
Future Leaders is the industry’s premier training program for retailers, wholesalers, and suppliers. Future Leaders delivers an ideal, interactive learning experience, offering your rising stars easy-to-implement tools that will change the way they see themselves, lead their teams, and impact your business results.
August 11-13, 2025
Loews Coronado Bay Resort | San Diego
FMI FreshForward is an exclusive event that brings together executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with
their supplier and service provider partners to explore the future of fresh at retail. Expect a series of high-level strategic discussions and thought leadership promoting collaboration among attendees.
September 15-17, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel | St. Louis, Mo.
October 6-9, 2025
Town & Country Resort | San Diego
Town & Country Resort | San Diego
Join a community of your peers from all facets of food retail energy, refrigeration, sustainability and store development at the FMI Energy & Store Development Conference. Learn from the best in the industry about new refrigeration technologies, expanded energy resources and innovative store designs. Expect valuable learnings, meaningful networking opportunities, and discoveries.
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