The Americas Food & Beverage Show Conference

Informative! Educational! Engaging!

The Americas Food and Beverage Show Conference offers three (3) days of seminars, presentations and workshops focused on the latest in food and beverage trends, new and changing consumer behaviors, top rules and tips for importing food products into the U.S. market, food packaging, how to reach out to the Hispanic F&B market, regulatory advice, as well as future and economic outlooks in the industry. Several presentations will be conducted in Spanish. Take a look at the AF&B Show Conference Schedule and be sure to attend!

2025 Conference Program & Schedule (Subject to Change)

Wednesday, September 10

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. OPENING CEREMONIES
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Commercialization of Craft Products and Spirituous Beverages: Be the Best
Speaker: Ricardo Cabrera, President, Craft Dummy Distributors
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Atlantic Grocery Supply a(AGS) and C&S Wholesale Grocers (on joining forces to supply the Caribbean, Central and South America) Center Stage
Speaker: Chris Miller, President, AGS (TBC)
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Know Before You Go! Top Rules for Importing Food Products Into the US
Speaker: Deb Stern,Customs and Trade Attorney, Sandler Travis & Rosenberg P.A.

Thursday, September 11

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Top10 Tips when Importing into the US
Speaker: Jen Diaz, Board Certified International Attorney and President, Diaz Trade Law
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Food & Beverage Industry: Economic Outlook and Risk Management Operational Solutions
Speaker: Andrea Orioli, Territory Sales Manager East Coast, Bobby Williams, VP Sales—North America Business Information, Marcos Carias, Economist North America Region, Coface
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Economic Updates in the Food Industry
Speaker: Panel of Representatives, First American Bank (TBC)
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Como llegar a la Cadena de Suministros en EEUU: Exitos y Fracasos
Speaker: Gus Calabro,Executive Director, Abasto Magazine
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Cumplimiento de la Reglas de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los EEUU (FDA)
Speaker: Facundo Ozan Carranza, Senior Regulatory Advisor, Registrar Corp.
3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in the Import Industry
Speaker: Bob Bauer,President, Association of Food Industries (AFI)

Friday, September 12

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. FDA: Nuevo Sistema de Trazabilidad y Errores Comunes
Speaker: Carlos Bisio, Founder and CEO, Fast Forward Trading (Spanish)
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Various Trends in the Food Industry
Speaker: Nidal Barake, President, Gluttonomy
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Regional Sourcing in the Hotel Industry
Speaker: TBD

Americas Food & Beverage Show – Programa VIP de Compradores Invitados

Se requiere aprobación previa y solicitud

El Programa de Compradores Invitados de la Americas Food & Beverage Show está diseñado para conectar a compradores de alto nivel con los principales proveedores globales de alimentos y bebidas en un entorno altamente curado y eficiente. La participación es únicamente por aprobación, basada en una evaluación rigurosa de las credenciales y el rol profesional de cada solicitante. Las solicitudes incompletas o la falta de documentación requerida resultarán en la descalificación.

¿Quiénes deben postularse?
Aceptamos solicitudes de profesionales establecidos en EE. UU. e internacionales que sean:

  • Importadores y exportadores de alimentos
  • Mayoristas de abarrotes y grandes minoristas de alimentos
  • Distribuidores y minoristas especializados
  • Fabricantes y proveedores/operadores de servicios alimentarios

Los participantes elegibles deben ser ejecutivos de alto nivel o responsables de toma de decisiones directamente involucrados en la compra, abastecimiento, negociaciones u operaciones de importación.

Beneficios del Programa:

Los Compradores Invitados reciben una serie de beneficios exclusivos diseñados para mejorar su experiencia y maximizar sus oportunidades comerciales, entre ellos:

  • Registro gratuito al evento
  • Acceso anticipado al piso de exhibición cada día para oportunidades exclusivas
  • Acceso exclusivo al Salón de Compradores y espacios para reuniones B2B
  • Mostrador de registro exclusivo para agilizar el proceso y asistencia personalizada
  • Servicio gratuito de guardarropa y maletas para su comodidad
  • Invitación a la recepción VIP de networking, con expositores destacados y líderes de la industria
  • Alojamiento cubierto para compradores seleccionados durante las fechas del evento

Con más de 750 expositores de más de 25 países, la Americas Food & Beverage Show es el principal evento comercial enfocado exclusivamente en profesionales de la industria de alimentos y bebidas. El evento atrae a más de 10,000 tomadores de decisiones, incluyendo compradores, importadores, distribuidores y minoristas—convirtiéndolo en una poderosa plataforma para abastecer productos, explorar tendencias y formar alianzas estratégicas.

Postúlese ahora para formar parte de este programa exclusivo y obtenga acceso directo al encuentro más influyente de profesionales de alimentos y bebidas en las Américas.

Postúlese Hoy

Americas Food & Beverage Show – VIP Hosted Buyers Program

Advance Approval and Application Required

The Hosted Buyers Program at the Americas Food & Beverage Show is designed to connect high-level buyers with top global food and beverage suppliers in a highly curated and efficient setting. Participation is by approval only, based on a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s credentials and professional role. Incomplete applications or failure to provide required documentation will result in disqualification.

Who Should Apply:

We welcome applications from established U.S. and international:

  • Food importers and exporters
  • Grocery wholesalers and major food retailers
  • Distributors and specialty retailers
  • Manufacturers and foodservice providers/operators

Eligible participants must be senior-level executives or decision-makers directly involved in purchasing, sourcing, negotiations, or import operations.

Program Benefits:

Hosted Buyers receive a range of exclusive benefits designed to enhance their experience and maximize business opportunities, including:

  • Complimentary Show Registration
  • Early access to the show floor each day for first-look
    opportunities
  • Exclusive access to the Show Buyers Lounge and B2B meeting
    spaces
  • Dedicated check-in counter for expedited registration and
    support
  • Complimentary bag and coat check for convenience
  • Invitation to the VIP networking reception, featuring top-tier
    exhibitors and industry leaders
  • Hotel accommodations covered for select buyers during show
    dates

With over 750 exhibitors from 25+ countries, the Americas Food & Beverage Show is the premier trade event focused exclusively on food and beverage industry professionals. The show attracts more than 10,000 decision-makers, including buyers, importers, distributors, and retailers—making it a powerful platform to source products, explore trends, and form strategic partnerships.

Apply now to be part of this exclusive program and unlock direct access to the most influential gathering of food and beverage professionals in the Americas.

Apply Today!