Marketing Events
USDEC marketing programs are seizing new and expanded business and innovation opportunities for U.S. cheese, ingredients, and other dairy products. Peruse the searchable listing below of upcoming USDEC trade shows, seminars and other key activities sparking interest in U.S. dairy. New activities and event descriptions will continue to be updated as further details are confirmed.
If you are interested in participating or learning more, please contact Suzanna Stohr (sstorhr@usdec.org) for ingredients activities or Nuhami Alemu (nalemu@usdec.org) for cheese activities. We also encourage you to first review the Event Registration Policy regarding USDEC member participation in activities.
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Chilean Market Immersion Experience Announcement
Read MoreSantiago, ChileWe invite members to participate in a Market Immersion Experience from September 28 - October 2, taking place in Santiago, Chile...
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Espacio Food and Service Show 2026
Santiago, ChileREGISTRATION: CLOSEDSpaces Available: 0--USDEC will host a USA Cheese Pavilion at the 2026 Espacio Food and Service Show. This year’s show includes an additional side event hosted by USDEC for U.S. Suppliers. Interested members should contactRead MoreFood Tech Summit & Expo 2026
Read MoreMexico City, MexicoALL MEMBER SPACES ARE FILLED
The Food Tech Summit and Expo is the largest food ingredients trade show in Mexico and Central America, offering a key opportunity to engage with trade from the region.
SIAL Paris 2026
Read MoreParis, FranceREGISTRATION: CLOSED
Spaces Available: 0
USDEC will host a USA Cheese pavilion at the 2026 SIAL Paris Show. Interested members should contact Nuhami Alemu for more information.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026
Read MoreDubai, UAEALL MEMBER SPACES ARE FILLED
Gulfood Manufacturing is a regional and ingredient-focused food trade event dedicated to the Middle East food and beverage processing sector. This show is one of the largest ingredient-focused trade shows in the world, providing attendees with insights into the latest trends related to ingredients, manufacturing processes, food processing, automation, packaging, and supply chain...
Food and Hospitality China 2026
Read MoreShanghai, ChinaREGISTRATION: CLOSEDSpaces Available: 0--USDEC will host a USA Cheese pavilion at the 2026 Food and Hospitality China. Interested members should contact Nuhami Alemu for more information.U.S. Dairy Protein Trade and Innovation Seminar
Read MoreDate TBD
Taipei, TaiwanA U.S. Dairy Protein Trade and Innovation Seminar will be held in mid‑November in Taipei, bringing together food and beverage buyers and formulators to explore the expansive health‑ and wellness‑driven innovation opportunities made possible with U.S. whey and milk protein ingredients. U.S. dairy proteins are an all‑in‑one ingredient solution that ticks the boxes on multiple factors sought by the food industry such as functionality, sensory performance, sustainable supply, versatility, and...
World Cheese Awards 2026
Read MoreCórdoba, SpainThe World Cheese Awards (WCA) is one of the most respected competitions in the world, attracting thousands of entries each year, and your company's cheese could be among the contenders! This year it will be taking place in Córdoba, Spain on November 12, 2026.
For specific registration instructions or questions about the competition, please reach out to