What’s in Store Live wouldn’t happen without the generous support of our sponsors. Applications for the 2026 show closed on May 8. If you have a ready-to-eat product that you’d like included in the 2026 show, please email education@iddba.org to explore options.
2026 What's in Store Live SponsorsExperience the Future of Grocery
Experience the future of grocery at What’s in Store Live, a premier inspiration and education hub located on the show floor at IDDBA 2026. This 1200-square-foot curated destination is brought to life by more than 50 industry experts to showcase the latest in dairy, deli, and bakery. Designed from trends in our What’s in Store data publication, it puts food at the forefront to help you drive innovation in your own business.
Complementing the mock in-store experience is our Workshop Stage, featuring a high-energy lineup of expert-led sessions designed to provide quick, actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
2026 What's in Store Live Workshops
Sunday, June 07
Jonna Parker
Stop Chasing Trends
Circana
Bailey Furtado
Stop Chasing Trends
Circana
Federico Bolla
Parmigiano Reggiano 101
Consorzio del Parmiginao Reggiano
Suzy Badaracco
Hybrid Meals, Deli Edition
Culinary Tides, Inc.
Matt Schreffler
How Winning Teams Are Using AI for Dairy, Deli & Bakery
Datassential
Mike Sadler
Premium for the People: Top Shelf on Every Shelf
Forever Cheese
Colleen McGinnis-Ritter
How Health and Wellness is changing Our Industries
NIQ
Clara Hedrich
New Protein Source: Goat Charcuterie
Presenture / Calanna
Luke Abbott
The Future of the Deli
Vdriven
Monday, June 08
John DuBois
Brand & Private Label Synergy Drive Growth
Acosta Group
Kathy Risch
Brand & Private Label Synergy Drive Growth
Acosta Group
Eric Dell
Bakery Playbook - Navigating Consumer Trends
American Bakers
James Brower
The Next Era of Food Traceability: FSMA Rule 204
BSI Group
Evan Inada
The Rise of Mocktails
Columbus Craft Meats
Miri Eliyahu
Ingredient Trends
Euromonitor Intl
Kat Shanahan
IDDBA Podcast Recording
IDDBA
Karri Zwirlein
IDDBA Podcast Recording
Tops Markets
Nick Lenzi
Capitalizing on the Growth of Global Cuisine
Lipari Foods
LaSheeda Perry
The Power of Flavor: Turning Taste Into a Brand Experience
Queen of Flavor
Tuesday, June 09
Ron Tanner
Build Your Export Sales at the IDDBA Show
Internship Program Recognition
Cake'd Awards
