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In-Person Event
Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab
November 5-6, 2026 | Lexington, KY
Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab is an immersive two-day conference for early-to-mid-career food industry professionals. Built around one core belief: leadership isn't learned by sitting in a classroom. It's developed through experience, reflection, and accountability. Cultivate is not a traditional conference; it's a hands-on experience designed to foster leadership skills in the next generation of food industry leaders.
Every session is built around skills you can take back to your team on Monday.
FSX is FPSA's annual flagship conference — an intimate gathering of approximately 200 senior food industry executives for three days of strategic learning, meaningful networking, and peer-to-peer collaboration across every sector of the food production ecosystem.
Registration Opens in November 2026
Hybrid Event
FPSA's Emerging Leaders Program
May 18, 2026 - Nov 2026
Ready to become the manager your team needs? The FPSA Emerging Leaders Program is a 6-month hybrid management training program built for food production professionals who are new to management or ready to step into their first management role. industry who are ready to step into a management role. Through in-person sessions, virtual coaching, peer coaching, and access to a private FPSA Connect community, you'll build practical management skills--from having difficult conversations to leading your team with confidence from day one. Cohort size is limited to 15 participants per cohort.
Registration Fee: $3,200 Members | $3,700 Non-Members (scholarships available)
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In-Person Event
Food Production Solutions Show (FPSS)
October 26-28, 2027 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
The Food Production Solutions Show is a solutions-driven event designed for food manufacturers at every stage of growth, from startups preparing for their first production runs to established manufacturers expanding their operations. Through four curated Solution Zones, collaborative learning experiences, and up-close demonstrations, attendees gain practical insights and connect with the suppliers and experts who can help solve today's operational challenges and support tomorrow's growth.
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Food Safety
Ensuring the highest standards and best practices
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Technology & Innovation
Driving advancement and efficiency
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Workforce & Human Capital
Developing talent and leadership
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Regulatory Developments
Navigating compliance and policy changes
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