Events & Calendars

A calendar of upcoming food systems, farmers, Black food spaces, and food council conferences, with a focus on 2026 events.

Farmers and Sustainable Agriculture

• FARMCON 2026: A conference for forward-thinking agricultural entrepreneurs, producers, and investors to gain insights and strategies.
  • Dates: January 7–8, 2026.
  • Location: Kansas City, MO.
• Future Harvest Annual Conference: The 27th annual conference on sustainable agriculture, focusing on community building among farmers.
  • Dates: January 22–23, 2026.
  • Location: Silver Spring, MD.
• Practical Farmers of Iowa: An annual conference for farmers and community members.
  • Dates: January 9–10, 2026.
  • Location: Des Moines, IA.
• EcoFarm Conference: The 46th annual gathering of the EcoFarm community.
  • Dates: January 21–24, 2026.
  • Location: Pacific Grove, CA.
• Organic Vegetable Production Conference: A conference for organic farmers.
  • Dates: January 31–February 1, 2026.
  • Location: Madison, WI.
• PASA Sustainable Agriculture Conference: A conference for professionals in sustainable agriculture.
  • Dates: February 5–6, 2026.
  • Location: Lancaster, PA.
• American Farm Bureau Annual Convention: A convention for Farm Bureau members.
  • Dates: January 9–14, 2026.
  • Location: Anaheim, CA.
• Regenerative Agriculture 2026: Focuses on regenerative farming, carbon reduction, and biodiversity.
  • Dates: March 24–26, 2026.
    Location: Chicago, IL.
     

Food Systems and Council Conferences

• Sustainable Foods Summit North America: An event focusing on AI, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable ingredients.
  • Dates: January 28–29, 2026.
  • Location: San Francisco, CA.
• National Food Policy Conference: A conference to discuss food policy.
  • Dates: March 3–4, 2026.
  • Location: Washington, D.C..
• FMI Midwinter Executive Conference: An invitation-only event for food industry executives.
  • Dates: January 21–24, 2026.
  • Location: Chula Vista (San Diego), CA.
• FMI Annual Meat Conference: An education and networking experience focusing on meat and poultry products.
  • Dates: March 2–4, 2026.
  • Location: National Harbor, MD.
• FMI SQF Conference: A gathering for food safety and quality professionals.
  • Dates: March 9–12, 2026.
  • Location: St. Louis, MO.
• National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference: Sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center.
  • Dates: April 26–28, 2026.
  • Location: Washington, D.C..
• IAFP Annual Meeting: The largest food safety conference.
  • Dates: July 26–29, 2026.
• Location: New Orleans, LA.
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Conferences on Black Food Spaces and Food Sovereignty

• Annual Black in Business Luncheon: A business luncheon.
  • Dates: February 7, 2026.
  • Location: TBA.
• The Restaurant Success Summit: Empowering Owners of Color: A summit aimed at empowering owners of color.
  • Dates: May 4, 2026.
  • Location: TBA.
• Maryland African Restaurant Week Festival: A festival celebrating African cuisine.
  • Dates: June 13, 2026.
  • Location: TBA.
• Atlanta African Restaurant Week Festival: A festival celebrating African cuisine.
  • Dates: October 17, 2026.
  • Location: Atlanta, GA.
• Indigenous Food Sovereignty Summit: A conference celebrating Indigenous food systems and food sovereignty.
  • Dates: TBA 2026.
  • Location: Michigan State University and the University of Michigan.
• 2026 SAFSF Forum: A conference for funders involved in equitable and sustainable food and agriculture.
  • Dates: June 22–25, 2026.
  • Location: Savannah, GA