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
18
2024

FSF: Test Edition

Chicago
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…
12/18/2024 8:30:00 AM

Mar
2-5
2025

IFMA Chain Operators EXchange (COEX)

Kansas City
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 …
3/2/2025 12:00:00 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 …
3/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

May
17
2025

Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration

Chicago, IL
The 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...
5/17/2025 5:30:00 PM

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.
11/2/2025 12:00:00 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.
11/1/2026 12:00:00 AM