Cultivating Community to Enrich the Chicagoland Food Industry

We are the Chicago Section IFT. Join us as we collaborate, educate, and network with food science professionals and students.

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

CFBN Webinar: Managing Risk in the Wake of Food Safety Failures

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Virtual, Webinar

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2026 Suppliers’ Day

8:30AM – 6:00PM
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Midday Mingle

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Virtual

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2026 Suppliers’ Day

Celebrating Over 60 Years of Service to the Chicago Area Food Industry
8:30AM – 6:00PM
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Join more than 3000 food industry professionals & 500 Exhibitors from the Chicago area at the nation’s largest regional food industry symposium and expo. Close out the day with a flourish at our after party, sharing drinks and a variety of tasty hors d’oeuvres with industry friends and associates.

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Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network

Register for a CFBN event using code CHICAGO25 and select “Industry Partners”

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Illinois Tech: Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition

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Research Chefs Association

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