Let’s Get Together
And Celebrate
IMI hosts or attends beverage events nationwide throughout the year. You can find the latest happenings from restaurant association events to wine festivals, bar events and more. We hope to have you join us. Reach out to our team if you have any questions about an upcoming event or need help planning your own event.
event calendar
on the horizon: 2026 events
October 2026
SAT
3
October 3, 2026 – October 4, 2026
Park City Food & Wine
Park City, UT
Immersive Experience ‧ Industry Connections ‧ Product Variety
Focused on exposing attendees to a wide variety of wine from across the nation and the world. Experiences vary from tastings to hikes with producers, and have a sincere goal of providing an immersive experience.
THURS
22
October 22, 2026 – October 24, 2026
Wine Spectator’s New York Wine Experience
New York, NY
Visibility ‧ Event Variety ‧ Celebratory Atmosphere
Three-day celebration where attendees taste an exciting variety of wines from the world’s best vintners, including top scoring bottlings and rare older vintages. Proceeds from The New York Wine Experience support The Wine Spectator Scholarship Foundation, which provides grants and scholarships to a wide variety of wine-related and culinary programs.
November 2026
Tues
3
November 3, 2026 – November 6, 2026
HEE West
Indian Wells, CA
Industry Meeting ‧ Small Groups ‧ Connection Development
Exclusive industry-only opportunity for discussion of upcoming trends and challenges following the pandemic. Specific topics to be determined.
Fri
13
November 13, 2026 – November 15, 2026
Charleston Wine + Food
Charleston, SC
Diverse Food and Beverage | Industry Education | Development Initiatives
Charleston Wine + Food celebrates the diverse food and beverage community encompassing the greater Charleston area. This five-day event showcases chefs, winemakers, authors, storytellers, and artisans.
February 2027
FRI
19
February 19, 2027 – February 22, 2027
South Beach Food & Wine Festival
Miami, FL
Visibility ‧ Event Variety ‧ Celebratory Atmosphere
Festival experience to bring together world-renowned beverage alcohol producers, culinary experts alongside students and professionals looking to connect with and develop in the industry. Events range from large celebrations to private panel discussions.
MON
22
February 22, 2027 – February 24, 2027
VIBE Conference
Dallas, TX
Rejuvenate Sales ‧ Find Actionable Advice ‧ Understand Best Practices
Education focused event looking to bring together industry experts including suppliers and buyers to inspire development and success moving forward in the industry.
March 2027
MON
22
March 22, 2027 – March 24, 2027
Bar & Restaurant Expo
Las Vegas, NV
Emerging Technology ‧ Concept Variety ‧ Future Challenges
Large exposition working to lift small concepts and major chains alike through troubleshooting, group discussion, and workshopping to anticipate coming changes and capitalize on opportunity as well as emerging technology.
April 2027
TBD
TBD
HEE East
Orlando, FL
Industry Meeting ‧ Small Groups ‧ Connection Development
Hospitality Executive Exchange is a small, dynamic program made up of 45-55 allocated select supplier partners in the hospitality industry with a focus on beverage and 50-60 food and beverage professionals with purchasing power for beverage programs with concepts at national or regional chain restaurants and hotels. HEE focuses on relationships and conversations with a carefully crafted agenda that the entire HEE family follows to allow for a productive, yet relaxed way to get business done.
THURS
1
April 1, 2027 – April 4, 2027
Pebble Beach Food & Wine
CA
Exclusive Experiences ‧ Gourmet Retreats ‧ Elite Tastings
Pebble Beach Food & Wine encapsulates the essence of Pebble Beach Resorts, blending rich history, scenic beauty, and legends of their crafts. The festival is a fusion of tradition, innovation, and the spirit of hospitality featuring walk-around tastings, gourmet lunches, and world-class wine seminars.
May 2027
SAT
22
May 22, 2027 – May 25, 2027
National Restaurant Association Show
Chicago, IL
Navigate Today’s Business ‧ Emerging Technology ‧ Relationship Building
Restaurant industry exposition looking toward the future to share upcoming innovations, trends, and challenges. Will feature expert advice, demonstrations, and workshops to help your property remain at the forefront of the industry.
MON
24
May 24, 2027
B4 the Beat Drops
Chicago, IL
Exclusive Experiences ‧ Client Appreciation ‧ Product Showcase
An exclusive, invite only opportunity where the beverage community comes together during this immersive experience for a drink, music and a chance to connect during National Restaurant Show week. This year’s theme invites curiosity and sparks innovation – reimagining the beverage world through a fresh, unexpected lens.
June 2027
WED
8
June 8, 2027 – June 9, 2027
Bar Convent Brooklyn
New York, NY
Cocktail Education ‧Relationship Building ‧Product Showcase
Exposition of the bar and beverage industry bringing together premium spirits and ingredients alongside top innovators in the craft cocktail sphere.
FRI
18
June 18, 2027 – June 20, 2027
Aspen Food & Wine
Aspen, CO
Product Variety ‧ Pairing Education ‧ Community Support
Provides a varied experience and opportunity to taste foods and wines from around the world while promoting education and relationship building to push the industry and community forward.
SAT
19
June 19, 2027
Restore B4
Aspen, CO
Exclusive Experiences ‧ Beverage Innovations ‧ Rebalance
Building Better Beverage Business has created an invitation only VIP experience that consists of a morning of rejuvenation, irresistible pours and chef curated bites.
SAT
19
June 19, 2027
Late Night in the Red Room
Aspen, CO
Innovation Exposure ‧ Exclusive Experiences ‧ Celebratory Atmosphere
An elite affair where Red Room goers let their hair down to wrap up an eventful Aspen Food and Wine weekend. Brand activations come alive at this thoughtfully planned evening bringing together supplier partners.
TBD
TBD
Cheers Beverage Summit
Minneapolis, MN
Innovation Exposure ‧ Buyer Focus ‧ Operational Solutions
Buyer-focused experience of high-level education and networking designed to encourage new product discovery through off-site visits, hosted dinners, and even late-night bar crawls highlighting innovation.
July 2027
TBD
TBD
Tales of the Cocktail
New Orleans, LA
Progress ‧ Spirit Industry Development ‧ Relationship Building
Bringing together industry partners to realize opportunities for progress in the upcoming year. Considers the transformative atmosphere of our community with the goal of advancing the spirits industry.
August 2027
SUN
1
August 1, 2027 – August 3, 2027
Flavor Experience
Newport Beach, CA
High Volume Focus ‧ Celebrating Flavor ‧ Round-Table Discussion
An opportunity for standout, high-volume players in the bar and restaurant industries to come together and problem solve, discuss upcoming changes, and grow together in a celebration of flavors.
Interested In Event Planning Or
Management Services?
IMI plans and manages hundreds of events for hospitality clients and suppliers. We can help with your beverage event planning and management needs from small celebrations to large conferences.
