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Food World Summit 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personInternational draw
📅 5 October 2026 – 7 October 📍 Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, US ↗ 🏢 Executive Platforms 🔁 annual

The Food World Summit (FWS) is a 3-day executive-level conference focusing on food safety, quality, manufacturing, and supply chain in North America. It brings together senior leaders and decision-makers to discuss industry trends, technological advancements, and sustainable practices.

Attendees: Senior food industry executives, supply chain leaders, and innovators.

Exhibitor mix: Curated, high-level sponsors and partners focused on food technology, safety, and supply chain solutions.

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Venue

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center

Convention centre · 45,534 m²

A resort and convention center in Grapevine, Texas, offering over 490,000 square feet of total meeting, convention, and exhibit space. Located near DFW Airport, it features 1,814 guest rooms, extensive ballrooms, and significant indoor exhibition space, with operation by Marriott International.

📍 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA

Operated by Marriott International

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Organizer

Executive Platforms

Private · Toronto, Canada · Founded 2014

Organizes high-level business summits for senior executives across various industries.

Runs 14 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

Senior leaders attend to benchmark with peers, explore new technological solutions (software, AI), and meet with select, high-level service providers to improve supply chain efficiency and safety standards.

Exhibitor categories

Food Safety & Quality TechnologiesManufacturing AutomationSupply Chain SolutionsPackaging TechnologyFood InnovationSoftware & Data Solutions

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Speakers

60 speakers at Food World Summit

F

Frank Yiannas

Former Deputy Commissioner, Food Policy & Response · FDA

Also speaking at AFFI-CON

M

Marsha McIntosh

President, North American Supply · Diageo

Y

Yvan Tomaselli

Global Head of Food Safety · Nestlé

Also speaking at European Food Manufacturing Summit

V

Venky Santhirahasan

Senior Vice President of Platform & Solution Engineering · PepsiCo

A

Alicia White

Director of Food Safety and Quality Standards Compliance, Worldwide Grocery Stores · Amazon

S

Stephanie O’Brien

Chief Supply Chain Officer · Nestlé USA

Also speaking at North American Supply Chain Executive Summit

Y

Yanyan Huang

Global Vice President, Quality and Food Safety · ADM

C

Craig Weiss

SVP & Chief Product Supply Officer · Conagra Brands

J

J. Keith Jackson

Vice President of Corporate Quality Assurance · Performance Food Group

P

Paul Da Rosa

SVP, US Refreshment Beverages Supply Chain · Keurig Dr Pepper

E

Erik Mettler

Assistant Commissioner for Integrated Food Safety Systems · FDA - Office of Integrated Food Safety System Partnerships

P

Paul-Emmanuel Oubrier

VP Engineering North America · Mondelēz International

B

Bryan O'Donnell

VP, Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory · Target

A

Alper Kulak

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, North America · The Magnum Ice Cream Company

A

Amy Wilcox

Senior Director, Food Safety & Quality Systems · McDonald's

M

Magdi Batato

Former Chief Supply Chain Officer · Nestle

+ 44 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Food World Summit?+
Food World Summit takes place on 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026.
Where is Food World Summit held?+
Food World Summit is held at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, US.
Who organises Food World Summit?+
Food World Summit is organised by Executive Platforms.
How often is Food World Summit held?+
Food World Summit is held annual.

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