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Industry Leaders Invited to Share Expertise at Premier Food Production Event in California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
08/12/2025

McLean, VA –  The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) today announced its call for speakers for the Food Solutions Exchange & Conference (FSX) 2026, taking place March 11-13, 2026, at The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Industry experts from food and beverage production, equipment manufacturing, and service provider companies are invited to submit session proposals by September 26, 2025.

FSX 2026 represents the food production industry's most anticipated annual gathering, bringing together approximately 250 senior-level executives and decision-makers in an intimate, focused environment designed to foster meaningful connections and drive innovation across the sector.

“FSX has evolved into the premier forum where the entire food production ecosystem comes together to tackle shared challenges and explore emerging opportunities,” said Chris Lyons, Chief Executive Officer of FPSA. “We're seeking speakers who can deliver actionable insights and real-world solutions that our executive audience can implement immediately to advance their businesses.”

The conference seeks presentations that appeal to food producers, original equipment manufacturers, and service providers alike, with particular emphasis on innovative ideas, proven solutions, and real-world case studies. FPSA encourages interactive presentation formats and cross-sector panel discussions that facilitate dialogue between all audience segments.

Priority consideration will be given to submissions aligned with FPSA's core focus areas: Food Safety, Technology & Innovation, Workforce & Human Capital, Regulatory Developments, and Career & Leadership Development. Sessions should be educational in nature and designed to engage executive-level attendees with practical takeaways they can apply within their organizations.

“The food production landscape is evolving rapidly, and FSX provides a unique platform for industry leaders to share their expertise and learn from their peers,” added Lyons. “We're particularly interested in speakers who can address the real challenges our members face while offering concrete solutions based on proven experience.”

FSX sessions are one hour in length and must be strictly educational rather than commercial in nature. The conference's intimate setting and carefully curated audience of industry shapers create an environment where substantive conversations and meaningful business relationships naturally develop.

The submission deadline for speaker proposals is September 26, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST. Detailed submission guidelines and proposal forms can be found HERE.


Media Contact:
Janessa Kamps
Senior Manager, Marketing, Design & Communications
jkamps@fpsa.org
703-663-1226


ABOUT FPSA
The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) is a trade association serving suppliers to the food processing and packaging industry. FPSA's mission is to create a collaborative environment that brings together food manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and service providers to engage, learn, and foster innovation across the food industry. Through education, networking, and philanthropic initiatives, FPSA is building a sustainable future for the food industry. Learn More