
Accelerate your leadership journey at a two-day conference built for early-to-mid-career food industry professionals. Expect immersive learning, facility tours, and connections that go beyond the event.
Thursday, November 5 - Friday, November 6, 2026
Lexington, KY
Built for You
Cultivate is built exclusively for the next generation of food industry leaders. If you are early-to-mid-career, this is the event for you!
Hands-On
Immersive learning, facility tours, and real-world leadership skills.
Leadership
Hear from an industry leader who has navigated the path from the plant floor to the executive level. Through real stories and hard-won lessons, you'll walk away with a clearer vision for your own leadership journey .
Registration Opening In June
Investment | $995 Members / $1,495 Non-Members
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
