# Fresh Forward Conference

- Dates: 10 August 2026 to 12 August 2026
- Location: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, Missouri, St. Louis, United States
- Organiser: FMI
- Industry: Retail & E-commerce

## About

The Fresh Forward Conference focuses on the future of fresh foods, including consumer connection, merchandising strategies, and practical technology. It addresses issues important to retailers, wholesalers, and product suppliers in the fresh industry.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.fmi.org/fresh-forward)
- [Registration](https://www.fmi.org/fresh-forward/registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.fmi.org/fresh-forward/schedule)

## Topics

- Food & Beverages

## Speakers

- Benjamin Bond, VP Strategy & Business Development, Simbe Robotics
- Heather Garlich
- Kim Gray, Chief Merchandising Officer, Schnuck Markets, Inc
- David Haaf, Vice President of Fresh, FMI - The Food Industry Association
- Kathy Hayden, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships MarTech Division, Inmar Intelligence

## Sponsors and partners

- Irresistible Foods Group
- Afresh
- The Wonderful Company
- Hussmann Corporation

## Where to stay

- **Le Méridien**: 260 m from the venue, 1019 Pine Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlmo-le-meridien-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-314-436-2355
- **Home2 Suites**: 400 m from the venue, 1221 Locust Street, Saint Louis, 63103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlcsht-home2-suites-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 314-916-0314
- **Tru**: 420 m from the venue, 1221 Locust Street, Saint Louis, 63103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlocru-tru-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 314-916-0314
- **The Westin St. Louis**: 470 m from the venue, 811 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, 63102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlwi-the-westin-st-louis/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13146212000
- **Live! By Loews**: 510 m from the venue, 799 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis, 63102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.loewshotels.com/live-by-loews-st-louis-missouri)
  - Phone: +13145979700
- **Hotel Saint Louis**: 580 m from the venue, 705 Olive Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlak-hotel-saint-louis-autograph-collection/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13142414300
- **Magnolia Hotel St. Louis**: 580 m from the venue, 421 North 8th Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stltr-magnolia-hotel-st-louis-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13144369000
- **Marriott St. Louis Grand**: 610 m from the venue, 822 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1 314-621-9600

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