AUGUST 28-30 | CHICAGO MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
FERMENTATION 2022 brings together everyone from the world of fermentation - producers, retailers, chefs, scientists, researchers, authors, suppliers, and regulators - to share their knowledge, experience, and strategies for growth.
We will explore the power of fermentation to create and preserve food, build flavor, and enhance health, and discuss how best to communicate fermentation's benefits to consumers.
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WORKSHOPS (NOW FREE!)
We're excited to offer unique workshops on Saturday, August 27th before the full conference activities begin. See below for descriptions. Both Workshops are now free to FERMENTATION 2022 registrants.
You can add workshops to your order when registering for FERMENTATION 2022.
INTRODUCTION TO SENSORY EVALUATION OF FERMENTED PRODUCTS
Dr. Katie Osdoba, from consulting firm Sensory Spectrum, Inc., will conduct a two-part workshop on the science and application of Sensory Evaluation. The morning will provide an introduction to the processes, methods, applications, and physiology of Sensory Evaluation, teaching participants about the basic building blocks of flavor perception and description.
The afternoon will use hands-on exercises to demonstrate what to expect in fermented vegetables - the flavors inherent in the ingredients as well as those developed through fermentation or imparted by added flavorings such as onion, garlic, pepper, or other spices.
BUSINESS BASICS FOR FOOD & BEVERAGE STARTUPS
Three experts provide a day-long workshop of financial, sales, marketing, and business strategy essentials.
The morning session with Maria Pearman from advisory firm GHJ will be a deep dive into the financial basics of running a successful business - modeling, tracking, and analyzing key financial metrics. In the afternoon, Marty Ochs from strategic growth & sales consultancy E3 Craft Strategies and Matt Ebbing from branding and design agency Creature Theory will delve into questions of branding, competitive positioning, marketing, and sales.
This workshop is an invaluable resource for start-up and early-stage companies, looking to optimize their resources and maximize their results.
GROW PROGRAM
The GROW program at FERMENTATION 2022 is designed to connect fermented food and beverage producers with key distributors, brokers, and retailers.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
When you purchase a ticket to FERMENTATION 2022, you’re automatically allowed to include 1 product in the Showcase display.
Your product and a tent card featuring your logo, company and product names, and QR code-activated contact form will be displayed on a shelf in a display case throughout FERMENTATION 2022, from Sunday, August 28, through Tuesday, August 30.
Details on where to send your product and materials will be provided as we get closer to the event. And, obviously, perishable products will need to be in dummy versions.
BUYER+
If you are a TFA Member, your ticket to FERMENTATION 2022 includes 1 guaranteed meeting during our Buyer+ event. You will get to indicate in advance your preferences among the buyers, and we will do our best to match you up with one of your top picks. Additional meetings may be initiated by buyers.
Buyer+ meetings give fermented food and beverage producers an opportunity to discuss their products with a buyer for 15 minutes on Sunday afternoon, August 28, prior to the start of our formal program later in the day.
You will be sent additional information about how to sign up for your Buyer+ meeting as we get closer to the event.
WHY ATTEND
FERMENTATION 2022 brings together everyone from the world of fermentation - producers, retailers, chefs, scientists, researchers, authors, suppliers, and regulators - to share their knowledge, experience, and strategies for growth.
We will explore the power of fermentation to create and preserve food, build flavor, and enhance health, and discuss how best to communicate fermentation's benefits to consumers.
You will be able to:
- Get practical tips on how to grow your fermentation business
- Uncover the trends driving the industry
- Hear about the state of the art in health and scientific research
- Network with a diverse group of fermentation experts
- Find your next supplier, new seller, or business partner
- Attend live sessions with speaker Q&A (recordings available after the event)
- Participate in hands-on workshops (August 27, additional registration required)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Producers of fermented foods, beverages, supplements, and ingredients, and those that use fermentation in their production processes.
- Suppliers, service providers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and importers of fermented foods, beverages, supplements, and ingredients
- Chefs and other food service professionals
- Academics, scientists, and researchers
- Health and food technology professionals
- Food/beverage writers, editors, educators, and public relations professionals
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
FERMENTATION 2022 will be held at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott for attendees of FERMENTATION 2022 at a discounted rate of $209.
There are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate, so make your reservation early. You must make your reservation using the link below by August 8th to qualify for the discounted rate.
Click the button below to make your reservation at the discounted rate.
REGISTER
| Standard | Academic / Non-Profit | Student | |||
| Member | Non-Member | Member | Non-Member | $100 | |
| Register by August 17th | $375 (Save $220/37%) |
$565 (Save $30/5%) |
$275 (Save $120/30%) |
$370 (Save $25/6%) |
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| Standard Registration | $395 | $595 | $295 | $395 | |
ADD TFA MEMBERSHIP TO YOUR ORDER AND QUALIFY FOR MEMBER RATES
Save an additional 10% when you register 2-4 people. Interested in registration for a group of 5 or more? Contact us for information on special discounts.
Your registration gives you access to all tracks, sessions and exhibits.
Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket to another person.
Questions? Please contact us at info@fermentationassociation.org
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If you are looking for the FERMENTATION 2021 session recordings, you can access them here.