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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. 

November 5-6, 2026  |  Lexington, KY

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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.

Cultivate Your Future Leaders Through

Two days that change how you lead.

Cultivate: Leadership Labs

Hands-on application experiences using DiSC, difficult conversations, influence, and decision-making under pressure.

Cultivate: Leadership Challenges

Simulated manufacturing experiments with competing priorities, ambiguity, and team decision-making.

Cultivate: Accountability

Trusted relationships and ongoing support networks that keep participants excelling long after the event.

Registration Rates

Type Before 9/24 After 9/25
Member
$995
$1,295
Non-Member
$1,495
$1,795

Registration Opening In July
 Special offer:  Buy 2 get 1 registration free! 

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Cancellation & Substitution Policy
We understand that plans change. Please review the following policy before completing your registration.

Cancellations received on or before October 2, 2026 are eligible for a full refund, less a $75 administrative processing fee. To request a cancellation, email info@fpsa.org with your name and organization.

Cancellations received between October 3 and October 23, 2026 are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after October 23, 2026; however, substitutions are welcome at any time (see below).

No-shows are non-refundable.

Substitutions are accepted at no charge through the start of the event. To transfer your registration to a colleague, email info@fpsa.org with the original registrant's information and the substituting attendee's full name, title, organization, and email address. Please note that substitutions between member and non-member registrations may result in a rate adjustment.

FPSA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to circumstances beyond our control. In the event of a cancellation by FPSA, registered attendees will receive a full refund of their registration fee. FPSA is not responsible for travel or hotel costs incurred by attendees.

Questions? Contact us at info@fpsa.org or 703-761-2600.

Two Hotels To Choose From:

 

Hotel Fine Print

  • Discounted Rate Deadline: October 5, 2026
  • Hotel rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 16.07%) in effect at the time of check-out and subject to change
  • Breakfast is included with the room rate at the Residence Inn City Center 
  • Breakfast is NOT included with the room rate at the Lexington Marriott City Center