BUYERS ON TAP

Join us for Buyers on Tap, an exciting speed-dating-style session designed to foster quick, dynamic connections between food producers and buyers. In this interactive format, producers will have up to 5 minutes with each buyer to pitch their products, ask pressing questions, and explore potential partnerships. Whether you’re looking for market insights, feedback on your products, or to establish key relationships, this is your chance to gain valuable face time with influential buyers in a casual and engaging setting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to open doors and build lasting connections!

PANEL: STRENGTHENING RESILIENCE: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR FOOD BUSINESSES

After another challenging summer of wildfires, crop losses, and marginal working conditions, it’s time to take stock of how emergencies impact our food businesses. What lessons can we gather from our local and regional experiences to better prepare for future crises? This panel brings together experts and industry leaders to share practical strategies for building resilient operations and communities. Through real-world examples and current initiatives, panelists will discuss how to create effective emergency plans, identify and mitigate risks, and explore collaborative approaches to safeguarding food systems during times of crisis. Whether you’re a producer, processor, retailer, or distributor this session will bring together valuable insights to help you adapt and thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.

WELCOME + HOUSEKEEPING

INNOVATION IN ACTION: INSIGHTS FOR TODAY'S FOOD PRODUCERS

Innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about finding new ways to solve problems, increase efficiency, and grow your business. This panel will explore how food producers can innovate at every stage of the business, from operations and product development to sales and customer engagement. Our panelists will share practical, creative strategies for improving processes, adding value to products, and expanding market reach. Whether you’re a farmer, processor, or food entrepreneur, you’ll walk away inspired to implement innovative practices that support long-term growth and success.

EXPO SETUP

BUYERS ON TAP

Join us for Buyers on Tap, an exciting speed-dating-style session designed to foster quick, dynamic connections between food producers and buyers. In this interactive format, producers will have up to 5 minutes with each buyer to pitch their products, ask pressing questions, and explore potential partnerships. Whether you’re looking for market insights, feedback on your products, or to establish key relationships, this is your chance to gain valuable face time with influential buyers in a casual and engaging setting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to open doors and build lasting connections!

LOCAL LUNCH