What's New at Food Innovation & Manufacturing (FIM)

A Reimagined Experience in 2027

The Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo (FA&M) is evolving. In 2027, we’ll relaunch as FIM — Food Innovation & Manufacturing, a completely redesigned forum built for the modern food plant.

This is more than a new name. It’s a response to how real teams in manufacturing work today — across roles, across functions, and across departments. At FIM, we’re creating a space where operational leaders, engineers, food safety experts, and R&D teams come together to tackle shared challenges and explore new ideas.

What You’ll Experience at FIM 

  • No trade show floor. Instead, we’re weaving sponsor engagement directly into the learning environment — through the Networking Hub and a high-value Design & Build Showcase.
  • Peer-led programming. Every session is grounded in real-world experience, not marketing decks — with topics chosen for impact across your entire operation.
  • Cross-functional content. You’ll see how issues like food safety, sustainability, and automation affect — and connect — teams from QA to maintenance to leadership.
  • Immersive formats. Expect panels, walkthroughs, and working sessions — not just lectures or booths.
  • Networking with purpose. Think curated connection points, not business-card swaps.

Sample Topics We’re Building Around

  • Sustainability from ingredients to packaging
  • Digital transformation and workforce automation
  • Food safety strategy and regulatory insights
  • Cold chain and logistics resilience
  • Plant modernization and design-build innovation

Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re reimagining how solution providers engage with food & beverage manufacturing leaders — and we’re building the new sponsorship model from the ground up.

At FIM, partners won’t be confined to a booth. Instead, you’ll have opportunities to participate in the Design & Build Showcase, activate inside the Networking Hub, or align with key content themes through curated visibility.

Want in early? Now’s the time to talk.

Start the conversation and explore how your brand can help shape the 2027 launch of FIM.

Why No Event in 2026?

To bring this vision to life the right way, we’re using 2026 as a planning and development year. This gives our team time to rework the format, co-create content with industry leaders, activate the right attendee job titles, and build an event that truly delivers value — without compromise.

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