Foodservice distributors continue to navigate a changing operating environment shaped by technology adoption, workforce needs, transportation demands, regulatory requirements and increasing expectations across the supply chain. Those challenges and the strategies companies are using to address them will be the focus of the 2026 IFDA Solutions Conference.
Hosted by the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA), the conference will take place Sept. 13-15 at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio. The event brings together foodservice distribution professionals, suppliers and solution providers to examine operational issues affecting the industry and share approaches that can be applied across distribution businesses.
The 2026 educational program is organized into learning tracks covering warehouse and innovation; operations and supply chain; talent development; transportation; compliance; technology and data; and, new this year, sales and marketing.
Sessions are designed to provide role-specific education while creating opportunities for cross-functional learning. Topics will address challenges throughout the distribution operation, from moving products efficiently through warehouses and transportation networks to developing employees, using data more effectively and navigating compliance requirements.
The addition of a sales and marketing track follows the integration of the IFDA SMart Conference into the Solutions Conference. The combined event expands the conference beyond its traditional operational focus to include additional business functions involved in serving foodservice customers and strengthening distributor performance.
Peer-to-peer learning will also be a central component of the conference. Distribution professionals will have opportunities to exchange ideas and discuss how companies are responding to common industry challenges, while suppliers and solution providers will share perspectives on emerging capabilities and technologies.
The conference expo will complement the educational program with technologies, equipment and services designed for foodservice distribution operations. Attendees will be able to explore solutions related to areas such as warehouse operations, transportation, technology, data and other parts of the foodservice supply chain.
Learn more and register here.
