Annual International In-Person
IFT FIRST 2026
Jul 12–15, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
4
Months 1
Weeks 3
Days
Months 1
Weeks 3
Days
Organizer Institute of Food Technologists
Venue McCormick Place
Category Foods & Beverages
IFT FIRST 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, four-day international trade show and conference
- Also Known As
- Institute of Food Technologists FIRST Annual Event & Expo
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) 525 West Van Buren, Street 1000, Chicago, IL, United States
- Venue
- McCormick Place 2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
- Location
- Chicago - Illinois
- Accommodation
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- Nearby Airports
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- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) ~ 8 miles (straight-line distance)
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) ~ 17 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Foods & Beverages
- Event Website
- iftevent.org
- By the Numbers
- 1,000+ exhibitors; 16,000+ attendees; 95+ visiting countries; 4 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- No, this event is not open to the public.
- Frequency
- Annual
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IFT FIRST 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
IFT FIRST takes place at McCormick Place, located at 2301 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 312-791-7000Website: mccormickplace.com
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 312-782-8424 or by email at info@ift.org.
This event listing is reviewed and regularly updated by the Tradeshowz editorial team. Dates, schedules, and details may change. For the most accurate and official information, please visit the event’s official website or contact the organizer directly.
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