Upcoming Events
From Compliance to Confidence: Food Safety Risk
Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 12:00 pm–1:00 pm at Virtual2026 Suppliers’ Day
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 8:30 am–6:00 pm at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Chicago Section IFT plans many different types of events to meet the needs and expectations of our members and friends.
- Member Enrichment or Learning Events
- Cultivating Learning – Breakfasts, Lunch & Learns, & Dinner Events
- Suppliers’ Symposium – November each year.
- Tanner Lecture – May of each year
- Section Growth or Networking Events – New Connections
- SWAP (New Connections Events). Focus is on Socializing With A Purpose!
- Joint CFSF / CSIFT Events
- Student Day – All day college student focus offered as part of Suppliers’ Day
- Trivia Night – CFSF Fundraiser and Fun
Past Events
Plant Power: Redefining Protein
Thursday, August 21 @ 5:30 pm–8:30 pm at Sabeel CenterBrews & Board Games
Tuesday, August 26 @ 5:30 pm–8:30 pm at Noon Whistle BrewingChicago Harvest: Feeding Our Future Sustainably
Tuesday, September 16 @ 4:30 pm–7:30 pm2025 Golf Outing
Wednesday, September 24 @ 10:00 am at Cog Hill Golf & Country ClubFlexXray Tour & Happy Hour
Thursday, October 9 @ 5:30 pm–8:30 pm at FlexXrayFamily Pizza Night: Toss, Top, and Taste!
Monday, October 13 @ 4:00 pm–7:00 pm at North American Pizza & Culinary Academy2025 Suppliers’ Day
Wednesday, November 5 @ 8:30 am–6:00 pm at Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterCFSF 10th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, December 4 @ 6:00 pm–9:00 pm at City WineryMidday Mingle
Thursday, December 11 @ 12:00 pm–1:00 pm at Virtual
December 2021 Professional Development
November 10, 2021
December 2021 Cultivating Community and Learning Event
November 4, 2021
November 2021 New Professionals and Membership Event
October 14, 2021
