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Department of Labor Compliance Issues – Tipped Wages, Overtime, Other Topics

Feb 9, 2026 (2pm - 2:45pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Victoria Vish with the law firm Ogletree Deakins will discuss trends and topics related to compliance and enforcement with federal workforce law, including issues pertaining to tipped wage and overtime changes with the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The K-Shaped Economy and the Food Industry

Feb 17, 2026 (3pm - 4pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

We'll shed light on the concept of the K-shaped economic recovery, a phenomenon where different segments of the economy recover at uneven rates following a downturn. Focusing on the grocery industry, the presentation will illustrate how high-income consumers have shifted towards premium, organic, and specialty products, driving growth in upscale grocery formats, among other retail channels.

FMI Refresher on Member Benefits

Feb 23, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event!

AMC First Timers Webinar

Feb 24, 2026 (1pm - 1:30pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

If you are attending the Annual Meat Conference for the first time, a little planning goes a long way. On February 24 at 1:00 pm, join us for the AMC First Timers Webinar, a practical walkthrough designed to help you get oriented before you arrive onsite. During this session, you will learn how to: Plan your AMC schedule around your business objectives Navigate the exhibit hall efficiently Use the AMC mobile app to stay organized Make meaningful connections from day one You will hear from AMC leadership, a retailer, and a past Leaders of Tomorrow winner who will share real-world advice from their own experiences. Save your spot and arrive at AMC prepared.

2026 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 2-4, 2026
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

View from the Street

Mar 6, 2026 (11am - 12pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Nik Modi of RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Scott Moses of Solomon Partners, will provide an external perspective on recent marketplace activity and highlight how leaders can interpret these signals, anticipate change, and steer their organizations through an evolving competitive environment. This session will be moderated by Mark W. Baum, FMI's Chief Collaboration Officer & Senior Vice President, Industry Relations.

2026 SQF Conference

Mar 9 (12am) - Mar 12, 2026 (12pm US/Eastern)
St. Louis Union Station Hotel
St. Louis, MO

The Safe Quality Food Institute’s SQF Unites Conference gathers 600+ food safety and quality professionals from around the world to discuss and learn about the latest trends in food safety certification and the SQFI program. Attendees include retailers, producers, food processors, educators, regulators, training center and certification body personnel. The SQFI is a division of FMI.

De-Escalation is a Strength, Not a Weakness

Mar 17, 2026 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Through relatable scenarios, proven scripts, and simple mindset shifts, staff will learn how to manage their own reactions, set firm boundaries, and exit safely when needed, while still protecting your brand voice and their own dignity.

FMI Refresher on Member Benefits

Mar 23, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event!

FMI Refresher on Member Benefits

Apr 20, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event!

2026 Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference

May 12-15, 2026
Hyatt Regency Austin
Austin, TX

The FMI Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference provides an opportunity for loss prevention, risk management, workplace safety and crisis management professionals in the food retail industry to network and collaborate on all aspects of protecting people, reputation, and property.

2026 Financial Executive and Internal Auditing Conference

May 17-19, 2026
Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

The Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference is design and developed by your peers. This year's conference promises to deliver a robust education and networking program that meets your professional and educational needs.

FMI Refresher on Member Benefits

May 18, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event!

If You See Something, Say Something: The Psychology of Alerting

May 21, 2026 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

This webinar turns “If You See Something, Say Something” from a slogan into a practical, psychology-informed playbook. We’ll connect behavioral indicators with situational awareness so employees know what’s worth reporting and how.

2026 GroceryLab

Jun 2-4, 2026
The Gem Theatre
Detroit, MI

GroceryLab, at Detroit’s historic Gem Theater, is where FMI members and partners will collaborate during a hands-on event where merchants, operators, technologists and brand leaders co-design a zero-friction grocery ecosystem powered by people who dare, data they trust and technology that talks.

FMI Refresher on Member Benefits

Jun 15, 2026 (4pm - 4:30pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Join us for a quick and interactive overview of these valuable offerings and meet the FMI membership team and subject matter experts from across your food industry association. This presentation will not be recorded, so be sure to join us the day of the live event!

2026 Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Conference

Jul 19-21, 2026
The Westin Portland Harborview
Portland, ME

The FMI Legal Conference is designed for the legal leadership of the retail and wholesale food industries, including general counsel, corporate counsel and invited retained counsel, as well as other corporate executives involved with legal issues. -Food Safety and Supplier Verification -Trends in Food Labeling and Litigation -Crisis Management CLE Credits will be awarded for this conference, pending state approval.

Managing Civil Unrest: Keeping Calm When the Street Gets Loud

Jul 23, 2026 (2pm - 3pm US/Eastern)
Virtual

Manage civil unrest around your locations with calm, coordinated action. You’ll learn how to map decision trees, design communication flows from HQ to the front end, and plan physical security moves that protect people, property, and brand reputation.

2026 FreshForward

Aug 10-12, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel
St Louis, MO

The FreshForward conference is an exclusive event bringing together executives in the food retail and wholesale industry with their supplier and service provider partners to explore the future of fresh. Expect a series of high-level strategic discussions and thought leadership promoting collaboration among attendees.

2026 Supply Chain Forum

Sep 8-10, 2026
Lowes Hotels
Kansas City, MO

A two-day educational event where supply chain professionals meet and connect over key challenges and changes in the food retail supply chain. Discover solutions to enhance productivity, performance, efficiency and resilience in a new climate. Near-term practical solutions and longer-term threats will be addressed as well as thought leadership and business solutions that benefit your business.

2026 Annual Business Conference (ABC)

Sep 14-17, 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, FL

Exclusive to FMI members, the FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC) offers joint business planning opportunities to discuss your growth strategies, consumer insights, pricing and promotional plans, new product introductions, and omni-channel supply chain performance enhancements. New to ABC, we now offer an open-environment tabletop option for FMI nonfood members with product categories covering general merchandise, household, health and beauty care.

2026 Energy and Store Development Conference

Sep 28 - Oct 1, 2026
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Orlando, FL

Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.

2027 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 20-23, 2027
Gaylord Pacific
Chula Vista (San Diego), CA

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2027 Annual Meat Conference

Mar 1-3, 2027
Gaylord Texan
Grapevine/Dallas, TX

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2027 Energy and Store Development Conference

Oct 4 (12am) - Oct 6, 2027 (12pm US/Eastern)
Town & Country Resort
San Diego, CA

Vice presidents, directors and managers in energy, refrigeration, store development and sustainability gather to learn from the best in the food retail industry about energy efficiency and conservation, as well as store design and merchandising.

2028 Midwinter Executive Conference

Feb 1-4, 2028
Signia By Hilton Orlando
Orlando, FL

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2028 Annual Meat Conference

Feb 28 - Mar 1, 2028
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD

The Annual Meat Conference offers a complete education and networking experience as well as exhibits showcasing the latest in new meat and poultry products and the products and services retailers need to increase their bottom line.

2029 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 23-26, 2029
Signia By Hilton Orlando
Orlando, FL

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2030 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 23-26, 2030
Gaylord Pacific
Chula Vista (San Diego), CA

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

2031 Midwinter Executive Conference

Jan 22-25, 2031
Gaylord Pacific
Chula Vista (San Diego), CA

The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,700 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

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