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Upcoming Events, Conferences and Trade Shows

World Centric attends many industry trade shows, conferences and events throughout the year. See below for a list of events we plan to attend and check our Facebook and LinkedIn pages for more information and details.

Oct

6

October 6-8, 2026 National Harbor, MD

At Premier Breakthroughs, leading healthcare providers and supply chain partners gather to explore new solutions and advance patient care operations. World Centric looks forward to engaging with attendees to share eco-friendly packaging strategies designed for hospital and healthcare foodservice environments.

Oct

7

October 7-9, 2026 Bowling Green, KY

The Kentucky Composting Conference connects composting professionals, local leaders, farmers, and environmental advocates for education, networking, and industry collaboration. World Centric’s Circularity Manager will be attending and ready to discuss compostable packaging solutions that support circular economy initiatives and landfill diversion.

Oct

24

October 24-27, 2026 San Antonio, TX

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ FNCE connects food and nutrition experts, researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders for networking and product discovery. World Centric will be attending to connect with health and nutrition professionals and discuss sustainable packaging solutions for food service and clinical programs.

Past Events

Sep

13

September 13-14, 2026 Calgary, Alberta CA

The NEXT Food Expo connects chefs, restaurateurs, buyers, and food industry professionals across Western Canada for networking and industry progress. World Centric will be attending to connect with partners and discuss sustainable packaging solutions for grocery, prepared foods, and foodservice programs.

INFRA Tabletop Buying Show

Jul

15

July 15, 2026 St Paul, MN

The 2026 INFRA Tabletop Buying Show connects independent natural food retailers, vendors, and industry partners for networking and product discovery. World Centric will be attending to connect with retailers and brands and discuss sustainable packaging solutions for grocery, prepared foods, and foodservice programs.

Texas Restaurant Show

Jul

12

July 12-13, 2026 Houston, TX

The Texas Restaurant Show brings together restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality professionals from across the Southwest to explore the latest industry trends, innovative products, and business solutions. Connect with our team as we showcase the latest in compostable foodservice packaging designed to help your business meet its sustainability goals.

Northern California Hotelier Conference & Trade Show

Jul

9

July 9, 2026 San Ramon, CA

The 2026 Northern California Hotelier Conference & Trade Show brings together hospitality leaders and innovative suppliers. World Centric will be attending to connect with hospitality leaders and showcase sustainable packaging solutions that support guest satisfaction and environmental responsibility. Find us at the event to learn more about our compostable packaging solutions.

KeHE Holiday Show

Jun

10

June 6-10, 2026 Chicago, IL

The 2026 KeHE Holiday Show brings together retailers, distributors, and emerging brands to explore seasonal trends and innovative products across grocery and natural channels. World Centric’s retail team will be attending to connect with partners and discover new opportunities in sustainable packaging solutions.

IDDBA

Jun

7

June 7-9, 2026 Orlando, FL

IDDBA 2026 brings together leaders and innovators across dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice to explore emerging trends, products, and industry insights. World Centric will be attending to connect with partners and discover new opportunities in sustainable packaging solutions.

Southern California Hotelier Conference & Trade Show

May

20

May 20, 2026 Costa Mesa, CA

The 2026 Southern California Hotelier Conference & Trade Show brings together hospitality leaders and innovative suppliers. Visit us at Booth 85 to explore compostable packaging and sustainable foodservice solutions.

NRA Show

May

16

May 16-19, 2026 Chicago, IL

Join us at North America’s largest foodservice trade show! NRA Show 2026 will host thousands of industry professionals and innovative exhibitors. Visit Booth 1542 to explore our compostable food packaging solutions and discover how they can help your business meet its zero waste goals.

Green Sports Alliance Summit

May

5

May 5-7, 2026 Cleveland, OH

Join our business development team at Green Sports Alliance Summit—one of the largest and most influential gatherings for the sports community to unite around environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Dot Foods Innovations

Apr

22

April 22-24, 2026 Houston, TX

Dot Foods Innovations 2026 highlights cutting‑edge products and solutions for foodservice. Discover World Centric’s compostable packaging and sustainable offerings, and connect with our team at Booth 440.

Baldor’s BITE Expo

Apr

21

April 21, 2026 NYC, NY

Baldor’s BITE Expo 2025 highlights the latest foodservice innovations. Keep an eye out for World Centric compostable packaging products in use throughout the event. Our team will be walking the event, ready to make connections.

Midwest Poultry Federation PEAK

Apr

14

April 14-16, 2026 Minneapolis, MS

Discover World Centric’s compostable packaging at the Midwest Poultry Federation PEAK 2026 Convention in Minneapolis. Connect with our team to explore durable, compostable solutions tailored for poultry and foodservice operations. Stop by booth 239.

World of Coffee San Diego

Apr

10

April 10-12, 2026 San Diego, CA

Experience World Centric’s compostable foodservice and packaging products at World of Coffee San Diego 2026, aimed toward supporting sustainable coffee & foodservice. Our team is ready to connect and share our innovations — Visit us at booth 4214.

NACUFS

Apr

2

April 2, 2026 Los Angeles, CA

Our team is ready to connect and showcase compostable solutions designed for campus dining at the NACUFS 2026 Spring Conference in Los Angeles. Visit us at booth 411.

Highgate Green Team Summit

Mar

17

March 17-18, 2026 NYC, NY

Join World Centric at the Highgate Green Team Summit to Explore Compostable Packaging for Hotels and Foodservice.

Cheney Brothers Buying Show

Mar

10

March 10, 2026 Statesville, NC

Explore Sustainable Solutions with World Centric at the 2026 Cheney Brothers Buying Show – See Our Innovative Compostable Food Packaging in Action!

Restaurants Canada Show

Mar

8

March 8-10, 2026 Toronto Canada

Canada’s premier foodservice and hospitality event. Restaurants Canada Show 2025 highlights the latest industry innovations. Find us at Booth 6111.

Beyond Plastics advocates

Feb

19

February 19, 2026 Virtual

Our Manager of Circularity & Customer Engagement, Elly Ventura, will be participating in a virtual meeting for Q&A on compostable products with the local Beyond Plastics advocates on February 19th.

UNFI East

Feb

10

February 10-12, 2026 Orlando, FL

Our retail team is heading to UNFI East 2026! They’ll be on hand to discuss our innovative line of compostable plates, bowls, cups, bags, and more. Stop by to connect and see what sustainable solutions we can offer you and your business.

KeHE Summer Show

Feb

4

February 4-5, 2026 Denver, CO

Come visit our retail team at KeHE Summer Show! They’ll be on hand ready to make new connections and explore new strategies to help elevate the customer experience and build loyalty.

US Composting Council Annual Conference

Feb

2

February 2-5, 2026 Sacramento CA

Join Elly Ventura and Zack Bradford at the US Composting Council Annual Conference where they'll gain insights and share knowledge on compostable legislation.

UNFI West

Jan

27

January 27-29, 2026 Long Beach, CA

Meet our retail team at UNFI West and learn more about our line of compostable takeout and kitchenware solutions.

OHOC

Oct

24

October 24, 2025 Columbus, OH

Join Elly Ventura, World Centric’s Manager of Circularity & Customer Engagement, at OHOC to discuss compostable certification, spotting greenwashing, and the environmental impact of our materials versus conventional packaging.

Vizient Connection Summit

Sep

15

September 15-18, 2025 Las Vegas, NV

Discover the future of sustainable foodservice at the Vizient Connection Summit 2025, where our team will showcase innovative compostable food packaging solutions to help your business achieve its sustainability goals.

Imperial Dade's Innovations Expo

Sep

17

September 17, 2025 Secaucus, NJ

Imperial Dade's Innovations Expo hosts over 110 exhibitors displaying thousands of products. Our team will be on hand showing the latest in compostable foodservice packaging for your needs. Find us at booth 405.

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