When and where is The NAFEM Show 2027?

Thursday through Saturday, February 11–13, 2027, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The floor is open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday.

How much does registration cost?

$75 from June 16, 2026 to January 20, 2027, $125 from January 21 to February 10, and $175 onsite. Badge pricing varies by registration category.

Where do I pick up my badge?

Badges are printed at the show. Pick them up at the Orange County Convention Center or at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Terminal B.

Is there a dress code?

No formal dress code; business casual is recommended. Children under 16 are not allowed on the show floor.

What is the refund policy?

Badges and event tickets cancelled by 11:59 p.m. CT on January 27, 2027 are refunded in full; after that, fees are non-refundable.

Thursday, February 11, 2027

The NAFEM Show 2027

Name: The NAFEM Show 2027
Start: 2027-02-11T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-02-13T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Orange County Convention Center

Biennial trade show for commercial foodservice equipment and supplies, connecting manufacturers with operators and dealers.

NAFEM (North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers)

Date and Time

February 11 · 9am - February 13 · 3pm GMT-4

Location

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive Florida 32819

About This Event

The NAFEM Show 2027 is a Food & Beverages event taking place 11-13 Feb 2027 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, United States.

The NAFEM Show is the trade show of the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers, held every two years. In 2027 it returns to Orlando, where global manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment and supplies show the kitchen technology, automation and products that operators use to run restaurants, institutions and other foodservice businesses.

Who attends

NAFEM expects around 20,000 foodservice industry professionals. Exhibitors are global commercial foodservice equipment and supplies manufacturers.

Foodservice operators and chefs
Dealers and distributors
Foodservice consultants
Service agents
Buying groups
Equipment and supplies manufacturers

On the show floor

Beyond the exhibit hall, the show has several recurring features that bring new equipment and industry conversations together.

WHAT'S HOT! WHAT'S COOL!® product gallery of new products
@CenterStage talks with thought leaders, powered by NAFEM and FE&S Magazine
U.S. Culinary Open competition
Training Time sessions for dealers, consultants and service agents

Schedule

The week opens with a Kick-Off Party on Wednesday, February 10. The show floor is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, with Training Time from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and The NAFEM Party on Friday evening.

Tickets & passes

Attendee badge – advance — USD 75: June 16, 2026 – Jan. 20, 2027; varies by registration category
Attendee badge – late — USD 125: Jan. 21 – Feb. 10, 2027
Attendee badge – onsite — USD 175: Feb. 11–13, 2027