Events

The annual Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference in Miami has three days of dynamic business exchange and high-impact networking, held on September 14–16, 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This event proves to be a vital platform for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage with qualified buyers, explore export opportunities, and navigate the evolving challenges of a global marketplace. Every year the AFB Show aims to accelerate growth and its pivotal role in shaping the food and beverage industry across the Americas.

Organized by the World Trade Center Miami to empower the industry and explore solutions for safeguarding aerospace and defense supply chains. In a rapidly changing global landscape, forming and maintaining reliable partnerships is essential. This event features a blend of B2B meetings, an exhibition, networking, special events and discussions focused on the Americas, emphasizing supply chain resilience in the sector. This premier international gathering invites professionals from the aerospace, defense, security, and space sectors. Anticipate an enriching program, offering exclusive opportunities and insightful site visits, extending beyond the core conference activities.

International Women’s Day has been celebrated by the United Nations (UN) since 1975. The UN’s annual commemoration serves to highlight women’s issues globally and focuses on their achievements. In 2004, the World Trade Center Miami decided to sponsor this event annually to recognize women who have inspired others to make major achievements in international business. This award recognizes exemplary women and their role and leadership in international business or trade, their commitment to advancing relations between our community, state and/or the U.S. & other countries as well as their role in creating and supporting jobs and fostering economic development. The World Trade Center Miami and South Florida’s international business community, will be celebrating the 22nd Annual International Women’s Achievement Awards on March 13, 2026. We will honor extraordinary women who understand the importance of trade for our community.

The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is the meeting point for decision makers from throughout the hemisphere and the world. 50% of the show attendees are decision makers ensuring that the AF&B Show & Conference the ideal forum for meeting customers, vendors/service providers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts. Our most recent show was the largest yet! With 653 exhibitors, 7300 attendees from 93 countries, our show generated LOTS of business! Pre-registration is now open for 2024 and you don't want to miss out... World Trade Center Miami and Informa Markets Unite for Unprecedented Culinary Synergy: Co-Located Events – Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference and Food Hospitality Latam MIAMI, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The World Trade Center Miami and Informa Markets LATAM announce a collaboration through an event co-location and co-promotion agreement, to redefine the culinary landscape for the years 2024 through 2026. This strategic partnership marries two distinct yet complementary visions: the Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference, presented by the World Trade Center Miami, and Food Hospitality Latam, produced by Informa Markets.

State of the Ports Luncheon & Table Top Expo A World Trade Center Miami Signature Event, the annual State of the Ports Luncheon Presentation has been a staple of the WTCM’s programming for over three decades. In the presence of multiple hundreds of community leaders and business executives, the CEO’s of Miami International Airport (MIA) and PortMiami present the respective performances of their ports in terms of travel and trade statistics, as well as provide news on the capital improvement programs and infrastructure investments at Miami Dade County’s leading economic generators. MIA is the nation’s second-leading international passenger gateway and the leading international cargo airport. PortMiami is the leading cruise port in the world and a global cargo gateway. Combined, the two ports generate an economic impact in excess of $75 billion and sustain over 610,000 jobs.

International Women’s Day has been celebrated by the United Nations (UN) since 1975. The UN’s annual commemoration serves to highlight women’s issues globally and focuses on their achievements. In 2004, the World Trade Center Miami decided to sponsor this event annually to recognize women who have inspired others to make major achievements in international business. This award recognizes recognizes exemplary women and their role and leadership in international business or trade, their commitment to advancing relations between our community, state and/or the U.S. & other countries as well as their role in creating and supporting jobs and fostering economic development. The World Trade Center Miami and South Florida’s international business community, will be celebrating the 20th Annual International Women’s Achievement Award on March 15, 2024. We will honor extraordinary women who understand the importance of trade for our community.

The Americas Food and Beverage Show will kick off in November. We have created an ROI driven platform designed to maximize your participation. It is truly focused on B2B connectivity to support your sales team and allows you to network and connect with companies and buyers to help grow your business. Here is what you need to know: EARLY-BIRD ATTENDEE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Early-bird registration is $10 through October 18th. Register today before prices go up. Full access to entire conference agenda and create a unique user profile.Attendees who were pre-registered to attend the November in person event will be automatically registered to attend the virtual Americas Food and Beverage event at no additional cost to them Exhibitor registration is $99! (rates increase to $125 on October 18th) Exhibitors will be able to set up their Company Booth Profiles with plenty of opportunities to showcase their unique capabilities and products in a single overview. Our virtual show software will provide you with a calendar to schedule your conference sessions and meetings. The platform is also enabled by a proprietary algorithm to generate bespoke leads, offering you the opportunity to chat AND set up virtual meetings with prospects all in one place. BECOME A SPONSOR AND INCREASE YOUR EXPOSURE! Feature your company on our event homepage - there are several high-profile sponsorship opportunities to select from. Other opportunities include becoming a conference session sponsor or featuring your company more prominently on top of the exhibitor listings section. Whatever your marketing goals may be, we can help you reach your audience.

Join us for a special luncheon with Dr. Peter Navarro, Assistant to the President of the United States and Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy. At the White House, Dr. Navarro is the Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy (OTMP), an office established by President Trump to defend and serve American workers and domestic manufacturers. In his role as Director of OTMP, Dr. Navarro advises the President on policies to increase economic growth, decrease the trade deficit, and strengthen America's' manufacturing and defense industrial bases. Dr. Navarro has helped to reform the conventional arms transfer and unmanned aerial systems policies of the United States, and to expand foreign military sales to our Nation's partners and allies. Sponsorship opportunities available, call 305-871-7910 or email info@worldtrade.org.

InformationThe 17th International Women's Day Awards Luncheon will take place on Friday, March 6, 2020, and will honor women who have made significant contributions in advancing international trade and business in Florida and Miami. HistoryThe idea of an international Women’s Day first arose at the turn of the century, when in 1909, the first National Women’s Day was observed in the United States. By 1910, 100 women from 17 countries, who had gathered in Copenhagen, unanimously approved a proposal to establish an annual Women’s Day to honor the women’s rights movement and to support universal suffrage for women. Since its early conception, International Women’s Day has assumed a global dimension for women in developed and developing countries. International Women's Day has been celebrated by the United Nations (UN) since 1975. The UN's annual commemoration serves to focus attention on the rights of women around the world, and highlights women's issues globally and focuses on their achievements. In 2004, the World Trade Center Miami decided to sponsor this event annually to recognize women who have inspired others to make major achievements in international business. More than 600 international executives/media attend the event each year.

Air Cargo Americas will be held from October 29 – 31, 2019 at the Miami Airport & Convention Center. Over 5,000 business executives from 50+ countries are expected to attend. Organized by the World Trade Center Miami, the show is designed to increase cargo growth and international business in the Western Hemisphere. The Air Cargo Americas Conference presents updates on the latest security and safety regulations, e-commerce innovations and provides a forum on international aviation and logistics issues.The 15th Air Cargo Americas’ Host is Miami International Airport. A global freight hub and number one in the nation for international freight, MIA offers service to over 160 cities on four-continents with dedicated freighter service to 112 global destinations. The world’s largest gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, MIA handles 79% of all air imports and 77% of all exports to/from the region. MIA is the first airport in the Western Hemisphere and only the second in the world to be designated by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a pharmaceutical freight hub and a trusted industry leader in the transport of pharmaceuticals. The show is also sponsored by DHL Aviation, M&G Packaging/DP, AmeriJet International, Turkish Cargo, PortMiami, Avalon Risk Management, FEDEX, Cargo Sprint, Miami-Dade Community College EIG-Watson School of Aviation. Media sponsors include: Air Cargo Update, Air Cargo Week, Cargo Trends, Champ Cargo Update, Freight Week, Inbound Logistics, Quick Caller Cargo Directories, Reverse Logistics and The STAT Trade Times. Get to know more about our sponsors and show by visiting www.aircargoamericas.com. To purchase a booth, contact Ivan Barrios at 305-871-7910 or at ibarrios@worldtrade.org.

AMERICAS FOOD AND BEVERAGE SHOW, SPONSORED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, PROMOTE TWO-WAY TRADE IN THE FOREIGN FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY. More updates to follow...

MIAMI, FL, USA - The twentieth annual Americas Food and Beverage show will be at the Miami Beach Convention Center September 26 and 27, 2016 from 9 am – 5 pm. The trade show and conference has been helping small-to-mid size companies looking to import and export in the food and beverage industry for two decades. This event is organized by the World Trade Center Miami and sponsored by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). The Americas Food and Beverage Show delivers the best opportunity to meet buyers, generate sales, learn from industry experts at seminars and sample the largest selection of food and beverages catering to the 2nd largest market in the world. Over 10 countries have pavilions: Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Peru, Thailand, Turkey and the United States. Last year over $179 million dollars in projected sales were reported. The Americas Food & Beverage Show and its networking events are designed to bring together all segments of the food and beverage industry in order to increase business and trade opportunities in a global marketplace. Companies can strengthen industry contacts by meeting more than 11,000 decision making buyers! www.americasfoodandbeverage.com