IFDA opens Solutions 2026 registration to address food distribution challenges
Key takeaways
- IFDA Solutions 2026 will focus on cold chain distribution, compliance, and supply chain challenges.
- Learning tracks include warehouse ops, technology, and logistics to improve food distribution efficiency.
- Expo and networking connect professionals with tools, suppliers, and solution providers.
The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) recently opened registration for its 2026 Solutions Conference. The company, which represents the foodservice distribution industry, said the event will take place September 13-15 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Solutions 2026 will feature multiple learning tracks designed to provide attendees with focused insights across key areas of food distribution operations. Topics include warehouse and innovation, operations and supply chain, talent development, transportation, compliance, technology and data, and a new sales and marketing track for 2026.
The conference will also include the IFDA Smart Conference, expanding the event’s scope and bringing together a broader range of industry participants. Attendees will have access to role-specific content, cross-functional learning opportunities, and peer-to-peer engagement aimed at delivering practical solutions.
Conference features include:
- Industry-focused breakout sessions across operations, supply chain, HR, sales, and leadership
- Peer networking with distributors, suppliers, and solution providers
- Expo floor showcasing tools and technologies
“Solutions is the premier event for the food distribution industry, bringing together decision-makers from across the supply chain to tackle today’s most complex operational challenges and identify the innovations shaping what comes next,” said Mark Allen, president and CEO of IFDA.
