The Leading Foodservice Focused Sales & Marketing Experience
July 13 – 15, 2025
Miami, FL
Power up your network
IFDA SMart is an intimate and curated event which creates an incredible environment for meeting new people and sharing ideas. Attendees will learn as much from each other as they do from the interactive sessions! Check out some of the opportunities we have planned to expand your circle.
All aboard for the Ultimate Yacht Rock Party
We’re throwing the ultimate boat party. Set sail on a night of smooth grooves, breezy vibes, and pure retro indulgence. We’re serving up a yacht worthy spread of appetizers and dinner while our DJ drops anchor on a set filled with yacht rock classics. Grab a beverage, a beer or a glass of wine and meet your fellow yachties. Or indulge in our Bubble Bar, a customizable champagne experience. Arrive decked out in your retro yacht chic – think linen fits, captains hats, boat shoes and oversized sunnies. Bonus points for a gold chain. Spots are limited—register early to secure your spot on this luxury yacht before it sails without you!
This event is generously supported by Sugar Foods.
The IFDA Collaboratory
Our interactive space is designed for bold conversations, hands-on discovery, and next-level networking. Stop in and experience live demos of the latest sales and marketing tools shaping foodservice and exchange insights with your new networking connections. This is perfect place to collaborate with peers and vendor partners in a relaxing and experiential environment. You’ll kick off your SMart experience when you check-in on Sunday!
The Welcome Experience
Before the sessions kick off, step into the SMart Collaboratory —a high-energy hub where networking, innovation, and hands-on discovery collide. Check-in & chill by grabbing your badge and settling into lounge seating built for real convos with your foodservice peers from across the country. Partake in some networking mocktails and make connections that matter (no awkward small talk). Touch test and explore the latest tools with hands on demos. Get exclusive one-on-one time with vendor experts’ next-gen solutions that can help propel your business forward. This is more than check-in—it’s where the SMart experience starts. Be there, or hear about it later.
This event is generously supported by:
Strikes, Hoops and Hops Happy Hour
Unwind after a day of sessions with drinks, light bites, and a little friendly competition. Duckpin bowling, throwing a few hoops, and other games are all on the menu for a laid-back evening of networking and mingling with peers. It’s the perfect chance to connect, relax, and have some fun in a casual, vibrant setting.
This event is generously supported by Pepper
Fuel your Morning and Grow your Network
Don’t miss out on the most important meal of the day — for your career. Rise, shine, and seize the opportunity to supercharge your networking game over breakfast.
Micro-Meetups are Networking Magic in Short Breaks
Stretch your legs between sessions and seize the chance to connect with peers, partners and potential collaborators.