If there is one thing we have in common, it’s food. Today, food & agtech is rapidly growing, connecting farmers to large corporations, and allowing brands to leverage partnerships. It’s also putting food waste & sustainability on the map, highlighting just how much food waste is impacting the environment. As these conversations continue throughout the food industry, it has become pivotal for food & beverage companies to stay in-the-know on what’s happening in the food tech revolution.
In this edition of our credTen series, we’re highlighting 10 events for food & beverage companies to attend in 2021.
*Note: All event dates, formats, and prices current as of April 16, 2021.
Expo West
May 24-27 | Virtual
Put on by New Hope Network, the Natural Products Expos happens twice a year. The event strives to connect brands with buyers, entrepreneurs with investors, and experts with those striving to learn more. The show attracts health, wellness and eco-conscious brands, housing more than 1,600 exhibitors from 115 countries.
Ticket price: $45-995
NOSH Live
June 7-8 | Virtual
NOSH Live is a show designed to grow the better-for-you food industry by supporting the needs of the food brands driving it forward. The event brings community all-stars to the stage to provide actionable insights that help food businesses grow responsibly.
Ticket price: $1,199-1,599
Photo courtesy of Nosh.
WSJ Global Food Forum
June 24 | Virtual
The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum will tackle the critical issue of sustainability across the industry and agricultural economy. They will highlight a community of senior industry executives, producers and experts including stakeholders from the worlds of law, finance, technology, policy, academia and advocacy.
Ticket price: $50-100
Photo courtesy of The Wall Street Journal.
Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit
June 24-25 | Virtual
Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit gathers farm operators, food retailers, investors, seed companies, and technology providers by sharing best practice from around the globe, and facilitating new connections and collaborations. The Summit offers an invaluable platform to develop new business and accelerate projects across the indoor agtech ecosystem.
Ticket price: $295-395
Organic Produce Summit
September 15-16 | Monterey
Organic Produce summit gathers those in the industry, be they producers, handlers, distributors, processors, retailers, or co-ops large and small, to gather under one roof and network, communicate, and share the stories of how this multi-billion dollar industry marketing the finest products in the world, is changing the face of the fresh produce aisle and menus across the globe and how it will continue to grow in the future.
Ticket price: TBA, registration opens May 7
Groceryshop
September 19-21 | Las Vegas
Groceryshop brings together the industry’s community of leaders from across a wide range of job titles, including digital and ecommerce, marketing, technology, merchandising, supply chain and store operations. Groceryshop addresses shared challenges and opportunities relating to the evolution of how consumers shop for products ranging from food and beverage to health, beauty, personal care, household, and pet supplies.
Ticket price: $1,695-2,200
Photo courtesy of Groceryshop.
Future Food Tech London
September 30-October 1 | Virtual
C-suite food brand executives, investors and entrepreneurs from all four corners of the globe came together online to radically rethink our food system in a post-COVID world.
Ticket price: $592-2269
Photo courtesy of Future Food-tech.
Food Tech Congress
November 3-4 | Hybrid
The annual Food Tech Congress hosts top global food and agriculture investors, entrepreneurs, and government leaders for exclusive talks and hands-on learning experiences. This event will be bringing the latest developments in Food & Agriculture Tech convergence theme, debated by global industry leaders across eight conference tracks.
Ticket price: $240-1350
Food On Demand
November 10-11 | Las Vegas
The annual Food On Demand Conference is the restaurant industry’s premier off-premises and delivery-focused event. It’s the largest and most concentrated gathering of experts in the foodservice market.
Ticket price: TBA
BevNET Live
December 6-7 | Santa Monica
BevNET Live is the leading business conference for the beverage industry. Beverage brands, investors, retailers, and suppliers all attend to hear from industry leaders and make critical business connections.
Ticket price: TBA, registration opens in September
Interested in speaking opportunities at these events? Let’s get in touch!
