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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Featured Events

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Food Solutions Exchange & Conference (FSX)

March 11 - 13, 2026
Westin Rancho Mirage |  Rancho Mirage, CA

Join 200 senior executives from across the food production ecosystem at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa March 11-13, 2026, where meaningful connections spark real innovation. Unlike massive trade shows, FSX creates an intimate environment where food producers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers engage in substantive conversations that shape strategy and drive business forward. This is where industry shapers gather to explore emerging opportunities, tackle shared challenges, and forge the partnerships that will define what's next in food production.
 
 Registration Fee: $1,350 Early Bird Members | $1,650 Early Bird Non-Members
 
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FPSA Emerging Leaders Program

Four-Month Program Kicking off in Q2
Chicago, IL & Virtual 

A comprehensive four-month, cohort-based leadership development experience launching in Spring 2026 for early-career professionals ready to accelerate their leadership trajectory in food production and manufacturing. Through strategic curriculum, industry mentorship, and collaborative learning with peers across the sector, participants build the communication skills, strategic thinking capabilities, and professional networks essential for career advancement. Scholarship opportunities are available to ensure talented emerging leaders have access to this transformative program regardless of their organization's size or resources.
 
 Registration Fee: $3,200 Members | $3,700 Non-Members (scholarships available)
 
Additional Details Coming in 2026!
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Cultivate: Leadership Growth Lab

Two-Day Conference in Q4 
Southeastern U.S. 

An interactive two-day conference launching Fall 2026 that breaks from traditional lecture-style events to deliver hands-on leadership development for professionals with 2-15 years of industry experience. Participants engage in experiential workshops covering difficult conversations, leading without authority, and crisis management, while connecting with peers during facility tours of innovative food production operations and purposeful networking sessions designed for meaningful professional connections. The conference concludes with an Accountability Partner Match-Up program, ensuring the leadership insights gained translate into sustained growth long after the event ends.
 
Registration Fee: $995 Members | $1,495 Non-Members
 
Additional Details Coming in 2026!
 

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