industry trends, supply chain and the latest and greatest happenings within segments such as K-12 schools, colleges and universities, corrections, corporate dining, and healthcare food service. “Industry leaders will talk about how their segments have shifted, what they’re looking for and what’s happening in their markets,” Flynn says, “plus how what they’re seeing on the exhibition floor applies to what they’re using and needing in their day-to-day operations.”
Flynn expects the specific topics to be finalized closer to the show to ensure that they are indeed relevant, timely and useful for attendees. “We want topics that are top of mind and fresh, versus building education six-to-eight months out,” Flynn says. “We like to keep it more current.”
Live Networking Opportunities
Knowing that industry networking is one of the biggest reasons people attend industry trade shows, NAFEM is bringing back its major networking events for its upcoming show. It all starts with a kick-off party on Tuesday night (Jan. 31) from 6-8 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando. The casual event gives everyone a chance to get together before the show starts and things get busy, Flynn notes. The group is also hosting a second large networking event at its NAFEM Party, which takes place Feb. 2. Attendees can purchase tickets that either include a themed
dinner and concert with country music superstar Brad Paisley or a ticket just for the concert. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring back these gatherings,” Flynn says. “The concert typically draws around 2,200 people and the kickoff party attracts about 1,000 attendees.”
Minding the Details
As the only industry trade show 100 percent dedicated to foodservice equipment and supplies, The NAFEM Show has something for everyone. While there, attendees can interact with manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment and supplies in person, take advantage of education opportunities and make connections both on the exhibition floor and at numerous special networking events. Whether they’re looking for cutting-edge advancements or tried-and-true machinery that can enhance their operations, attendees can get up-close-and-personal with the equipment and supplies that they need right on the exhibition floor.
Past attendees and exhibitors at The NAFEM Show will notice that
“I think we’re all kind of ‘Zoom-weary’ at this point and ready to get back together in person. I was just at another industry event and people there were pretty happy to be back to having live conversations, sharing a meal and talking to one another in person.”
— Deirdre Flynn Executive Vice President NAFEM
(North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)
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