Food Innovation & Manufacturing Forum 2027 in Rosemont, IL

The Food Innovation & Manufacturing Forum — formerly known as the Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference & Expo (FA&M) — arrives in Rosemont, Illinois in spring 2027, presented by FOOD ENGINEERING and organized in the tradition of ARC's industry events. The rebranded program reflects how modern food plants operate: engineering, operations, food safety, R&D and quality teams collaborating cross-functionally to solve shared production challenges. The forum is designed around real operational priorities. Sessions are led by practitioners rather than presenters, with tested approaches, honest before-and-after examples and credible metrics drawn from working facilities. Attendees participate in peer-led discussions, applied learning workshops and targeted showcases. A dedicated Networking Hub and a Design & Build Showcase replace traditional booth interactions, giving sponsors structured formats for purposeful engagement with plant leaders, packaging engineers and logistics professionals across the food supply and distribution chain. Held at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, the event sits minutes from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, making it a convenient base for out-of-town manufacturing teams. Hotel demand around the venue spikes during the three-day run, so booking accommodation in Rosemont or nearby Chicago suburbs early is recommended.