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We provide food retail professionals ways to gain new skills and knowledge in the changing economic, social and governmental environment in which the food industry operates.
To view your current meeting registrations, as well as browse past meeting attendance
and download meeting-specific documents, go to My Meetings.
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Webinar
FMI Refresher on Member Benefits
- Monday, February 23, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event! -
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2026 Annual Meat Conference
- Monday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 4, 2026
- | National Harbor, MD
The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line. -
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2026 SQF Conference
- Monday, March 9 (12am) - Thursday, March 12, 2026 (12pm US/Eastern)
- | St. Louis, MO
The Safe Quality Food Institute’s SQF Unites Conference gathers 600+ food safety and quality professionals from around the world to discuss and learn about the latest trends in food safety certification and the SQFI program. Attendees include retailers, producers, food processors, educators, regulators, training center and certification body personnel. The SQFI is a division of FMI. -
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FMI Refresher on Member Benefits
- Monday, March 23, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event! -
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2026 Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference
- Tuesday, May 12 - Friday, May 15, 2026
- | Austin, TX
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. -
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2026 Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference
- Sunday, May 17 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- | Nashville, TN
The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs. -
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FMI Refresher on Member Benefits
- Monday, May 18, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event! -
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2026 GroceryLab
- Tuesday, June 2 - Thursday, June 4, 2026
- | Detroit, MI
GroceryLab, at Detroit’s historic Gem Theater, is where FMI members and partners will collaborate during a hands-on event where merchants, operators, technologists and brand leaders co-design a zero-friction grocery ecosystem powered by people who dare, data they trust and technology that talks. -
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FMI Refresher on Member Benefits
- Monday, June 15, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event! -
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2026 Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Conference
- Sunday, July 19 - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- | Portland, ME
The FMI Legal Conference is designed for the legal leadership of the retail and wholesale food industries, including general counsel, corporate counsel and invited retained counsel, as well as other corporate executives involved with legal issues. -Food Safety and Supplier Verification -Trends in Food Labeling and Litigation -Crisis Management CLE Credits will be awarded for this conference, pending state approval. -
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2026 FreshForward
- Monday, August 10 - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- | St Louis, MO
The FreshForward conference is an exclusive event bringing together executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with their supplier and service provider partners to explore the future of fresh. Expect a series of high-level strategic discussions and thought leadership promoting collaboration among attendees. -
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2026 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Monday, September 14 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
- | Orlando, FL
Exclusive to FMI members, the FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC) offers joint business planning opportunities to discuss your growth strategies, consumer insights, pricing and promotional plans, new product introductions, and omni-channel supply chain performance enhancements. New to ABC, we now offer an open-environment tabletop option for FMI nonfood members with product categories covering general merchandise, household, health and beauty care. -
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2026 Energy and Store Development Conference
- Monday, September 28 (12am) - Thursday, October 1, 2026 (12pm US/Eastern)
- | Orlando, FL
Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising. -
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2027 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Wednesday, January 20 - Saturday, January 23, 2027
- | Chula Vista (San Diego), CA
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations. -
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2027 Annual Meat Conference
- Monday, March 1 - Wednesday, March 3, 2027
- | Grapevine/Dallas, TX
The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line. -
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2027 Energy and Store Development Conference
- Monday, October 4 (12am) - Wednesday, October 6, 2027 (12pm US/Eastern)
- | San Diego, CA
Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising. -
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2028 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Tuesday, February 1 - Friday, February 4, 2028
- | Orlando, FL
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations. -
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2028 Annual Meat Conference
- Monday, February 28 - Wednesday, March 1, 2028
- | National Harbor, MD
The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line. -
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2029 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Tuesday, January 23 - Friday, January 26, 2029
- | Orlando, FL
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.
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Industry Topics address your specific area of expertise with resources, reports, events and more.
Our Research covers consumer behavior and retail operation benchmarks so you can make informed business decisions.
Events and Education including online and in-person help you advance your food retail career.
Food Safety training, resources and guidance that help you create a company food safety culture.
Government Affairs work — federal and state — on the latest food industry policy, regulatory and legislative issues.
Get Involved. From industry awards to newsletters and committees, these resources help you take advantage of your membership.
Best practices, guidance documents, infographics, signage and more for the food industry on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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