September 28 – October 1, 2025
Columbus, OH
Agenda – Coming Soon
Where insights shape what’s next.
At IFDA Solutions, every session is designed to move your business forward. This is where bold ideas, expert perspectives and proven strategies come together to tackle what’s now—and define what’s next. Whether you’re looking to optimize operations, embrace innovation, or lead with greater impact, the insights shared here will help you take the next step with confidence. Dive into the agenda and discover what’s next for you, your team, and the future of foodservice distribution.
*Agenda subject to change.
Monday, September 29
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Networking Breakfast
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Union Station Ballroom Foyer
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
General Session
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Union Station Ballroom
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Workshops
- National Grocers Association: Technology Session
- Labor Relations with Phillip Wilson
- Harnessing the power of predictive analytics and AI in Transportation
- IFDA Government Affairs Update
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Refreshment Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Workshops
- Maximizing Efficiency: Life Cycle Management of Refrigerated Trailers
- Leveraging Technology for Supplier and Food Safety Compliance
- MHI Robotic Panel – AI We Can Use Today
- Talent in the New World of Work
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Discovery Zone Express Talks
View Express Talk details here.
- Session Title Coming Soon
- Empowering Every Generation to Learn and Grow
- Moving Safety Through Our Companies Like Moving Product
- Staffing Smarter: Reducing Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
- Navigating New Terrain – Food Institute’s Strategic Framework
- Session Title Coming Soon
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Workshops
- Fair-Chance CDL Drivers: A Sustainable Solution to Driver Turnover
- The Blueprint to Future-Proof Your Warehouse Operations
- Are your emails getting delivered? Then you need to know about these three things…
- Train & Retain: Investing in Workforce Development
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Refreshment Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Workshops
- Beyond Benchmark: Driving Operational Excellence in Food Distribution
- IFDA Safety Committee Panel
- Our Leadership Future: Harnessing Emotional and Artificial Intelligence
- Future-Proofing Food Service Distribution Through Innovation and Efficiency
Tuesday, September 29
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
General Session
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Union Station Ballroom
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Workshops
- Operations Workshop
- Transportation Workshop
- HR Talent Workshop
- Innovation Workshop
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Morning Refreshment Break
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Workshops
- From Boomers to Zoomers: How to Win Trucking’s Talent Tug-of-War
- Metrics Drive Behavior: What are the Right Metrics?
- Insurance Cost Workshop for Foodservice Distribution
- Attracting, Developing and Retaining Top Talent
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Discovery Zone Express Talks
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- Session Title Coming Soon
- Ergonomic Solutions to Protect Drivers and Boost Efficiency
- Leadership That Lasts: The People-First Approach to Success
- Session Title Coming Soon
- What Truck Drivers Should Know About Temperature Control
- How AI is Future-Proofing Foodservice Distribution
- Session Title Coming Soon
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Workshops
- Data-Driven Pricing: Your Key to Unlocking Hidden Profits
- AI in Warehouse Management: From Promise to Performance
- Exosuit Case Study: Deploying exosuits to improve worker well-being and improve productivity
- Bridging Strategy and Execution: Balancing Service and Cost
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Workshops
- Gamification Driver Safety
- IFDA Research
- Geofencing Strategies: A Roadmap to Efficiency and Security
- Cybersecurity Priorities for Your 2026 Business Roadmap