The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) 2026 show provides depth across three departments that drive some of the highest margins, innovation, and shopper loyalty in grocery.
Nevertheless, there are more reasons to attend this unique event in Orlando on June 7-9, 2026. Registration opens mid-January!
IDDBA fosters unmatched access to senior-level retail leaders, buyers, and influencers who come ready to connect and collaborate.
From What’s In Store Live to live merchandising labs, future-forward insights, and hands-on innovation showcases, IDDBA merges education with real-world application.
Also, it is known for its sense of belonging and shared purpose—attendees consistently say they gain not just business contacts but long-term industry relationships!
Lineup for IDDBA 2026
IDDBA 2026 will be introducing a lineup of new and enhanced experiences designed to inspire discovery, innovation, and connection across dairy, deli, and bakery.
Retail Store Tours. Guided visits to Orlando’s top-performing grocery stores to spark fresh merchandising and operational ideas.
Innovation Showcase Awards. Their first-ever awards spotlighting the most innovative and impactful new products shaping the year ahead.
Close Up Kitchen with Celebrity Talent. Enhanced meet-and-greets and culinary demos featuring celebrity chefs and personalities, bringing fresh food creativity center stage.
Champions of Change Recognition. An expanded celebration of industry leaders making significant contributions across retail and the fresh food supply chain.
Elevated Monday Night Party. A reimagined networking celebration with exhibitor collaboration and products!
“Join us at IDDBA2026, where our community is Thinking Outside the Aisle—connecting dairy, deli, and bakery professionals through breakthrough insights, transformative education, and bold collaboration to shape the future of our industry. If you’re ready to be part of a more inspired, connected, and future-ready food landscape, this is the one show you can’t miss,” said David Haaf, CEO and President of International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA).
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Educational and connection program
IDDBA 2026 will deliver an educational program built specifically around the real-world challenges facing today’s B2B community. A few of their “can’t miss” venues include the annual What’s in Store Trends presentation, where attendees receive a data-driven look at the forces reshaping dairy, deli, bakery, and fresh foods.
IDDBA 2026 includes several dedicated areas designed to spark meaningful connections. One is the New Exhibitor Pavilion, which showcases companies exhibiting at IDDBA for the first time. By bringing these emerging brands together in one space, attendees can efficiently discover fresh innovations, explore new partnerships, and maximize their time on the floor.
The Career Connection Live programming, built for those looking to start, grow, or pivot their careers within the food industry will present opportunities spanning culinary, R&D, food science, marketing, logistics, and more. Participants can meet industry leaders, explore career paths, engage in internship or recruitment conversations. It’s a valuable platform for both job seekers and employers.
“Fresh-forward and future-focused, IDDBA 2026 is where leaders unite to Think Outside the Aisle and ignite the next big thing for dairy, deli, and bakery!”- David Haaf, CEO and President of IDDBA.
Recap from last year
- 10,369 attendees
- 1,011 exhibitors
- 41 countries represented