IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo

IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo

Connect with global food system communities at IFT FIRST!

IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) is going to gather food innovators, researchers, and practitioners. These professionals will discuss ideas and excellent research to collaborate and connect the future-proof food systems.

You can join this trade show to gain knowledge, build a network, make business, and learn about the future of food at McCormick Place in Chicago from 14–17 July  2025. Through IFT FIRST, professionals can find the latest global trends, innovations, and top solutions while building strategic connections to advance their businesses.

IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo 2025

Visitors, such as developers, innovators, food researchers, ingredient purveyors, educators, and learners, will attend IFT to find solutions to specific issues.

During the expo, you can see, feel, and taste the upcoming food and ingredients. Furthermore, it is a platform where 800 exhibitors will showcase trending machinery and food science intelligence.

Be a part of an arena where you can have continuous food sampling, demos, tastings, etc. Find global trends, trending solutions, and innovations.

It is the perfect platform to make connections to get the best ingredients, equipment, and technology providers.

While planning to participate in IFT FIRST, you could create a stunning trade show exhibit, with the help of an exhibit design company in Chicago to attract more visitors to interact.