Events & Education

Industry Education That Delivers Real-World Impact 

FPSA’s events and education connect you with practical tools, expert insights, and peers who’ve solved the same problems you face. From quick webinars to flagship conferences, you’ll find programs organized around our core focus areas to help you make progress faster.

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 Webinar

The 2026 Trade Policy Playbook: Changes, Trends, and Signals for Global Trade

April 15, 2026 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm ET
 
Trade policy is evolving rapidly — and those changes are reshaping global markets. In just over a year, U.S. trade policy has swung from the sidelines to center stage — marked by tariffs, emerging trade frameworks, and a rapid cadence of trade announcements. Join this timely webinar for a clear, practical overview of recent trade policy shifts, emerging trade trends, and what they mean for businesses navigating today’s global economy. 
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Hybrid Event

FPSA's Emerging Leaders Program

 May 18, 2026 - Nov 2026
 
Are you ready to lead? The FPSA Emerging Leaders Program is a 6-month hybrid leadership development experience built for future leaders in the food production industry who are ready to step into — or grow within — a management role. Through in-person retreats, virtual sessions, peer coaching, and access to a private FPSA Connect community, you'll build the self-awareness, communication skills, and leadership confidence to make an immediate impact at work. Cohort size is limited to 15 participants. Applications open March 9 — don't miss your spot.
 
 Registration Fee: $3,200 Members | $3,700 Non-Members (scholarships available)
 
Applications open! Deadline: April 17
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In-Person Event

Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab

November 5-6, 2026 | Lexington, KY
 
Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab is designed for early- to mid-career professionals in food production and manufacturing, this two-day experience goes far beyond the traditional conference format — because great leaders aren't built in lecture halls. Through interactive workshops, crisis simulations, and our signature Leadership Safari — where participants rotate through real manufacturing facilities tackling live leadership challenges — every session is built around skills you can take back to your team on Monday.
 
 Registration Fee: $995 Members | $1,495 Non-Members
 
Registration opens in June! Click below and be the first to know.
 
 
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 In-Person Event

Food Solutions Exchange & Conference (FSX)

April 5-7, 2027 | St. Petersburg, FL
 
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. 
 

Webinars, Tools & On-Demand

FPSA’s education library delivers quick, practical learning you can put to use right away—live and recorded webinars, slide decks, templates, and checklists, with new resources added regularly. While members have access to all tools, select webinars are open to the public with registration required.

What makes FPSA education different is how it’s built—with members, for members. Every program is shaped by FPSA Councils and Networks, grounded in real-world operations and designed for immediate application. Within FPSA Connect, members will find actionable templates and checklists, opportunities to engage directly with industry experts and peers, and a community that keeps learning through discussion and collaboration.

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Education Focus Areas

FPSA has identified core topics that are affecting our industry.  You'll find education content and resources centered around these topics. 
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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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Career & Leadership

Building the next generation of industry leaders