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September 13 – 15, 2026

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San Antonio, TX

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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

STARTENDACTIVITYLOCATIONROOM
8:00 AM5:00 PMRegistration OpenTBDTBD
11:30 AM12:30 PMIFDA Board Lunch (By invitation only)Grand HyattTBD
1:00 PM3:30 PMIFDA Board Meeting (By invitation only)Grand HyattTBD
4:15 PM 5:45 PMOPENING KEYNOTE (Industry/ Setting the Tone)Convention CenterLila Cockrell
5:45 PM7:00 PMWelcome ReceptionConvention CenterThe Grotto
6:30 PM8:30 PMExecutive Leadership Summit (ELS) DinnerOffsiteTBD

*schedule subject to change

STARTENDACTIVITYLOCATIONROOM
7:00 AM5:00 PMRegistration OpenGrand HyattTBD
7:00 AM7:45 AMAttendee Breakfast & WelcomeGrand HyattLone Star Ballroom – TBD
8:00 AM9:30 AMTopic Drive Sessions/Share Groups Content frameworkConvention CenterWorkshop Rooms
8:00 AM11:30 AMExecutive Leadership Summit (ELS) Sessions w/BreakfastGrand HyattLone Star Ballroom – TBD
9:45 AM11:30 AMWorkshop Sessions (5)Convention CenterWorkshop Rooms
11:30 AM12:00 PMExecutive Leadership Summit LunchGrand HyattLone Star Ballroom – TBD
11:45 AM2:45 PMLunch on Expo Hall FloorConvention CenterExhibit Hall
2:30 PM4:45 PMWorkshop Sessions Convention CenterWorkshop Rooms
5:00 PM6:30 PMExpo Happy Hour on Show Floor Hall of Fame ParadeConvention CenterExhibit Hall
5:30 PM7:30 PMSales & Marketing ProgramOffsiteTBD
6:30 PM8:30 PMHall of Fame Reception and Dinner (By invitation only)Grand HyattLone Star Ballroom – TBD

*schedule subject to change

STARTENDACTIVITYLOCATIONROOM
8:00 AM9:45 AMExpo Hall Open & BrunchConvention CenterExhibit Hall
10:00 AM11:00 AMShare Group SessionConvention CenterWorkshop Rooms
10:00 AM2:00 PMSales & Marketing Program (includes Lunch Session)Grand Hyatt
Lone Star Ballroom – TBD
11:15 AM12:15 PMWorkshop Session Convention CenterWorkshop Rooms
12:15 PM2:00 PMExpo Hall Floor (with lunch)Convention CenterExhibit Hall
2:15 PM3:45 PMWorkshopsConvention CenterWorkshop Rooms
4:00 PM5:00 PMClosing KeynoteConvention CenterLila Cockrell
5:30 PM7:00 PMSolutions CelebrationOffsiteTBD

*schedule subject to change