Food Events in Chicago

Chicago has a rich agriculture and food history


Chicago is home to the Chicago Board of Trade, several Fortune 500 food and agriculture companies, and a growing number of incubators launching the next generation of food start-ups. FEAD seeks to provide members with multiple opportunities to engage with the Chicago food community through events and through ongoing partnerships with local organizations such as the Good Food Business Accelerator. Below are some examples of our past events:

  • 11/3/2018: Circular Economy for Business - Partnership event between 57st.design and Plant Chicago (held during Chicago's Design Week)
  • 11/3/2018: Zero Waste Workshop at Plant Chicago
  • 11/13/2018: Agri Investor Chicago Forum
  • 03/21/2019: Global Food Security Symposium 2019 in Washington, DC. Hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs