The Food Production Solutions Association (FPSA) and Messe Frankfurt Inc. are pleased to announce the call for speaker proposals for the Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage (EATS), formerly known as Process Expo. EATS 2025 will take place from October 28-30, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.
This highly anticipated event is the premier platform for advancing the food and beverage processing and packaging industry. With an expected attendance of over 8,000 professionals, EATS connects industry leaders, suppliers, OEMs, and service providers, offering cutting-edge solutions across eight key sectors: Bakery, Beverage, Cannabis, Confectionery, Dairy, Pet, Prepared Foods and Proteins.
FPSA and EATS are seeking dynamic and knowledgeable speakers from leading food and beverage equipment manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and industry experts. Industry professionals with practical insights and innovative solutions in any of these sectors are encouraged to submit a proposal.
“We are excited to invite industry experts to share their insights at EATS 2025. This show is an unparalleled opportunity for thought leaders to present cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving challenges in the food and beverage industry. Our attendees are looking for practical, actionable takeaways, and we encourage speakers to showcase their expertise in a way that can drive immediate improvements in their operations. By presenting at EATS, you'll not only contribute to the growth and advancement of our industry but also engage directly with the leaders who are shaping its future,” said Allison Wachter, Vice President of Engagement and Business Development at FPSA.
Key Details:
• Featured Area: Food for Thought
• Session Length: 30 minutes (including a 10-minute Q&A)
• Preferred Topics:
– Scaling Your Business
– Automation Enhancements
– Research & Development
– Industry Trends
– Technological Innovations
– ROI for Capital Planning
– Alternative Production Methods
– End-User Case Studies on Innovation, Launch, and Scale
– Sustainable Practice
Sessions should be engaging, interactive, and designed to provide real value to attendees, including food and beverage manufacturers, co-packers, retailers, and grocers. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, educational value, and program balance, with preference given to those featuring end-user case studies.
For more information about EATS 2025 and to learn how to contribute to this landmark event, please visit www.theeatsshow.com/foodforthought.
Speakers can make their mark at EATS 2025, sharing their expertise with thousands of industry professionals!
Links to sites:
https://www.facebook.com/EATSshow
https://twitter.com/EATSformerlyPE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eatsshow/
https://www.instagram.com/eats_show/
https://www.youtube.com/@EATSformerlyProcessExpo_
Links to sites:
https://www.facebook.com/EATSshow
https://twitter.com/EATSformerlyPE
https://www.linkedin.com/company/eatsshow/
https://www.instagram.com/eats_show/
https://www.youtube.com/@EATSformerlyProcessExpo_
Your contact:
Kim Porter
Tel.: +1 770 984 8016
kim.porter@usa.messefrankfurt.com
Messe Frankfurt Inc.
3200 Windy Hill Road, Suite 500 West
Atlanta, GA 30339
Background information on Messe Frankfurt
www.messefrankfurt.com/hintergrundinformationen
Sustainability at Messe Frankfurt
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Background information on Messe Frankfurt Inc.
www.messefrankfurt.com/hintergrundinformationen
Food Technologies Brand:
Messe Frankfurt is supporting the dynamic growth of the food industry with four trade fairs on four continents. The industry meets at the events in Argentina, Thailand, the USA and Germany. The international trade fairs showcase trends and innovations and bring together experts from all over the world.
Find out more at: www.food-technologies.messefrankfurt.com
Background information on Food Processing Suppliers Association
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is a global trade association serving suppliers in the food and beverage industries. The Association's programs and services support members’ success by providing assistance in marketing their products and services, overall improvement in key business practices and many opportunities to network among industry colleagues. Programs and services to achieve these objectives include PROCESS EXPO (industry leading
trade show), electronic media marketing, education, market intelligence, research, and advocation of critical industry issues such as food safety, sanitary design of equipment, and global trade. FPSA members are organized in vertical industry councils which focus on specific needs and concerns that are unique to each industry sector. FPSA councils currently represent the Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Pet Food, Prepared Foods and Meat sectors.