Events

International Fresh Produce Association hosts its annual conference focusing on women in the industry.

The American Commodity Distribution Association sponsors an annual conference with educational and networking opportunities, with events focusing on how to strengthen USDA Food Distribution Programs.

For nearly a decade, NoCo Hemp Expo — an industrial hemp exposition and conference — has brought together international business and government leaders, agriculture, academia, nonprofits, media and the public to collaborate on important initiatives, opportunities and solutions for the future of a crop and an industry that can have significant positive impact on human, animal and planetary health.

Connecting livestock producers, animal health and nutrition providers, feed companies, tech developers, investors and start-ups for two days of high-impact discussion and networking to supercharge sustainable food production.

The National Institute for Animal Agriculture annual conference explores, discusses, learns, and develops knowledge that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation.

Water Week is supported by a broad group of partner organizations and offers the sector an opportunity to advance policy priorities for clean and safe water. Whether in-person in DC or through advocacy and events in your local community, strong engagement among the water sector during Water Week is vital to further advance key water policy priorities such as sustained growth in federal infrastructure investment, addressing water affordability, supporting water research & development and advancing sound science-based solutions, and making our critical infrastructure more resilient.

The International Dairy Foods Association's Ice Cream Technology Conference focuses on innovations in frozen dessert research, technology and new market trends. It provides opportunities to learn from experts on food safety, labeling and regulations that affect the industry. The conference features networking opportunities, hands-on sessions and product tasting, including the annual Innovative Ice Cream Flavor Competition.

National Restaurant Association hosts its annual Public Affairs Conference, the industry’s largest grassroots advocacy event. In addition to meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, conference attendees will hear from top political speakers and celebrate the industry at networking events.

The goal of the conference is to get industry, academia, non-government organizations and suppliers together in a casual atmosphere that allows for the free flow of information, ideas and networking. Features include a single program of sessions, joining in meals together, poster sessions, social hours, networking and information exchange.

This year marks a pivotal moment for the World Food Prize Foundation and the global community. With the population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050—a mere 25 years from now—the challenge to feed the world is urgent and demands investment in cutting-edge agricultural research, scalable innovations and cross-sector collaboration.