Our regular events are how we live our mission to help Ohio manufacturers and food processors scale and compete through implemented innovation. The Agribusiness Forum, industry webinars, member roundtables, the Ohio Food Industry Summit, and member luncheons bring together CEOs and senior executives alongside plant managers, engineers, quality leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and solution providers. We design every session for learning and meaningful networking so peers and decision makers can compare approaches, pressure test ideas, and form partnerships that move projects forward.
These are our standard recurring events that anchor the year, and they are not the only opportunities we host. As industry needs emerge, we add focused briefings, hands on trainings, and special convenings to address timely challenges and opportunities. This flexible mix ensures that you can connect with the right people at the right moment, leave with clear next steps, and return to your organization ready to implement.
Standard Events
Agribusiness Forums
Our Agribusiness Forums bring together producers, processors, innovators, and community leaders to explore timely issues shaping Ohio’s food and agriculture sector. Each forum features practical perspectives from experts, discussion of policy and market shifts, and technologies that improve productivity and resilience, with Q and A so attendees leave with clear next steps and new connections.
Industry Focused Webinars
These online sessions deliver targeted education for manufacturers and food processors on topics such as quality systems, food safety, automation, data, and workforce development. Our team and invited experts share actionable guidance, examples from the field, and resources you can use immediately so you gain a concise overview, practical tools, and a direct path to deeper support.
Member Roundtables
Member Roundtables are facilitated conversations for CIFT members to compare approaches, troubleshoot challenges, and share what is working. The format is focused and collaborative so every participant leaves with fresh ideas, peer contacts, and at least one action to test back at their facility, anchored by insights from our team and member case examples.
Ohio Food Industry Summit
The Summit is our flagship annual gathering for leaders across Ohio’s food and beverage ecosystem. Attendees gain insight from keynote speakers and subject matter experts, learn about emerging technologies and regulatory trends, and connect with peers, partners, and solution providers to spark collaboration and accelerate innovation that drives growth and competitiveness.
Member Luncheon
Our Member Luncheon is a relationship building event that celebrates member achievements and spotlights upcoming opportunities. We share brief program updates, recognize partner impact, and create space for meaningful networking so guests leave informed, appreciated, and connected to resources that advance their goals.