
September 13 – 15, 2026
San Antonio, TX

Agenda-at-a-Glance
Insights That Move You Forward.
At IFDA Solutions 2026, every session is built around one purpose: moving your business forward with clarity and intention. Forward in Focus means bringing the right insights, the right conversations, and the right strategies into clear view — so you can act on what matters most. Whether you’re optimizing operations, embracing innovation, or growing into stronger leadership, this is where your next move comes into focus. Explore the agenda and see what’s waiting for you, your team, and the future of foodservice distribution.
Sunday, September 13
| START | END | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration Open | TBD | TBD |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | IFDA Board Lunch (By invitation only) | Grand Hyatt | TBD |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM | IFDA Board Meeting (By invitation only) | Grand Hyatt | TBD |
| 4:15 PM | 5:45 PM | OPENING KEYNOTE (Industry/ Setting the Tone) | Convention Center | Lila Cockrell |
| 5:45 PM | 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception | Convention Center | The Grotto |
| 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) Dinner | Offsite | TBD |
*schedule subject to change
Monday, September 14
| START | END | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Registration Open | Grand Hyatt | TBD |
| 7:00 AM | 7:45 AM | Attendee Breakfast & Welcome | Grand Hyatt | Lone Star Ballroom – TBD |
| 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Topic Drive Sessions/Share Groups Content framework | Convention Center | Workshop Rooms |
| 8:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) Sessions w/Breakfast | Grand Hyatt | Lone Star Ballroom – TBD |
| 9:45 AM | 11:30 AM | Workshop Sessions (5) | Convention Center | Workshop Rooms |
| 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Executive Leadership Summit Lunch | Grand Hyatt | Lone Star Ballroom – TBD |
| 11:45 AM | 2:45 PM | Lunch on Expo Hall Floor | Convention Center | Exhibit Hall |
| 2:30 PM | 4:45 PM | Workshop Sessions | Convention Center | Workshop Rooms |
| 5:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Expo Happy Hour on Show Floor Hall of Fame Parade | Convention Center | Exhibit Hall |
| 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Sales & Marketing Program | Offsite | TBD |
| 6:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner (By invitation only) | Grand Hyatt | Lone Star Ballroom – TBD |
*schedule subject to change
Tuesday, September 15
| START | END | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | ROOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 9:45 AM | Expo Hall Open & Brunch | Convention Center | Exhibit Hall |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Share Group Session | Convention Center | Workshop Rooms |
| 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Sales & Marketing Program (includes Lunch Session) | Grand Hyatt | Lone Star Ballroom – TBD |
| 11:15 AM | 12:15 PM | Workshop Session | Convention Center | Workshop Rooms |
| 12:15 PM | 2:00 PM | Expo Hall Floor (with lunch) | Convention Center | Exhibit Hall |
| 2:15 PM | 3:45 PM | Workshops | Convention Center | Workshop Rooms |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Closing Keynote | Convention Center | Lila Cockrell |
| 5:30 PM | 7:00 PM | Solutions Celebration | Offsite | TBD |
*schedule subject to change