Restaurant · Vertical x State
Florida hosts a strong stretch of restaurant leadership conferences in winter 2026, with six events spread across the state from December through February.
For more context, the breakdowns below show geographic and schedule distribution.
| City | Conferences |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 2 |
| Clearwater | 1 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 1 |
| Fort Myers | 1 |
| Tampa | 1 |
| Miami Beach | 1 |
| Bonita Springs | 1 |
| Month | Conferences |
|---|---|
| January | 3 |
| February | 4 |
| December | 1 |
Of the 8 Restaurant conferences in Florida in winter 2026, 0 hold a Tier A rating. Orlando hosts the most events in this cut, with 2 on the calendar. February is the busiest month, with 4 conferences scheduled. Ticket pricing splits 3 at the $ tier and 1 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set. ICR Conference tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Orlando. The most common stated purpose is Growth / Revenue, covering 6 of the 8 events in this cut. Event length averages 2.6 days across the set, with the longest running 4 days.
Jan 11–13, 2026Orlando, FL2k–5k attendees
Based on 2k–5k annual attendees, ICR Conference ranks solidly as a high-value conference within the Restaurant sector. If you're selling into the Restaurant market, this show deserves a line item in your event budget.
Jan 21–21, 2026Clearwater, FL<500 attendees$ ticket
Given its <500 expected attendees, SHFM Florida Local has cemented its place as a niche event in the Restaurant industry. Attendance pricing of $ suggests a filtered, high-intent room, and the Orbital team rates it in the specialist tier reflecting a holistic view of buyer density, lead quality, and industry footprint. Exhibitors focused on the Restaurant market, the show belongs on any serious exhibitor's planning list.
Jan 27–27, 2026Fort Walton Beach, FL$ ticket
Performance Foodservice Valdosta Foodcentric Event stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Restaurant vertical. Registration at $ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, leading Orbital to rate it as a Silver event drawing on multi-cycle exhibitor feedback and verified attendee role data. If you're selling into the Restaurant market, this conference should be on your shortlist.
Feb 1–4, 2026Orlando, FL1k–2k attendees$$$ ticket
With 1k–2k industry professionals on the floor, RILA LINK Retail Supply Chain Conference sits firmly as a strong-performing show across the Restaurant space. Ticket pricing at $$$ implies a vetted crowd of decision-makers, and our team places it among Gold events based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. Sales teams working the Restaurant vertical, this show deserves a line item in your event budget.
Feb 1–3, 2026Fort Myers, FL<500 attendees
With <500 industry professionals on the floor, BITAC Food & Beverage sits firmly as an accessible show across the Restaurant space. If you're selling into the Restaurant space, the show is worth a serious look.
Feb 9–11, 2026Tampa, FL500–1k attendees$ ticket
Based on 500–1k annual attendees, NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show ranks solidly as a reliable conference within the Restaurant sector. Entry at $ points to a buyer-rich attendee base, which is why Orbital rates it at Silver using a framework weighted toward decision-maker access and verified exhibitor ROI. For teams targeting the Restaurant industry, this show is worth a serious look.
Feb 10–12, 2026Miami Beach, FL<500 attendees$$ ticket
Considering <500 registered participants, NACS Leadership Forum stands as a Silver-rated gathering for the Restaurant vertical. Registration at $$ reflects a deliberate barrier that filters for committed buyers, leading Orbital to rate it as a Silver event based on a combination of attendee quality, exhibitor ROI data, and industry relevance. If you're selling into the Restaurant vertical, the show deserves a line item in your event budget.
Dec 13–15, 2026Bonita Springs, FL500–1k attendees
Based on 500–1k annual attendees, Healthtac Food & Beverage ranks solidly as an entry-level conference within the Restaurant sector. For teams targeting the Restaurant category, this conference is worth a serious look.
All 8 conferences at a glance
| Conference | Tier |
|---|---|
| ICR Conference | GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| SHFM Florida Local | BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| Performance Foodservice Valdosta Foodcentric Event | SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| RILA LINK Retail Supply Chain Conference | GoldOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| BITAC Food & Beverage | BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show | SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| NACS Leadership Forum | SilverOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
| Healthtac Food & Beverage | BronzeOrbital’s proprietary rating for how valuable a conference is for selling to businesses in that vertical. Based on attendee quality, exhibitor ROI, and industry relevance. |
There are 8 Restaurant conferences listed for Florida in this guide. Browse the full list above to compare dates, locations, and expected attendance.
ICR Conference is one of the largest events on this list with approximately 2k–5k attendees. It takes place Jan 11–13, 2026. Location: Orlando, FL.
NICA Business Expo & Fare Foods Food Show has the lowest ticket price on this list ($). It's held in Tampa, FL. Expected attendance: approximately 500–1k.
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