Going to a food blogging conference can be pretty life changing. Not only can you meet new friends who you will have tons in common with; but you can meet potential sponsors, learn new skills that will boost you to new levels. If it’s not on your goals to attend a conference this year, I would strongly recommend that you add it to your list.
My first food blogging conference was in 2017, when I attended Everything Food Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The amount of value gained by attending is immeasurable. From meeting new friends who are also food bloggers, to connecting with sponsors and learning new skills that I use everyday.
Be sure to check out my my Takeaways from Everything Food Conference 2017, along with my tips 5 Things to Bring to a Food Blogger Conference posts.
2018 Food Blogging Conferences
Indulge Conference
April 20-21, 2018
Los Angeles, California
Everything Food Conference
May 10-12, 2018
Layton, Utah (near Salt Lake City)
Everything Food Conference is THE ultimate conference for food online content creators, bloggers, and influencers. At our conference, you will attend impactful and applicable presentations, network with future partners and strong brands, and socialize with old and new friends!
International Food Blogger Conference
August 24-26, 2018
New Orleans, Louisiana
The International Food Blogger Conference was the first food blogging conference in the world and is still considered by many to be the best. The 2018 conference takes place August 24 – 26 in New Orleans, Louisiana and will draw approximately 250 food bloggers, writers, social media gurus, food industry members, and others for three days of content, excursions, fun, and food. 2018 marks our 10th year in operation and we are eager to celebrate!
Tastemaker Conference
September 14-15, 2018
Salt Lake City, UT
Tastemaker Conference is a place where food bloggers don’t just meet, they make. You will make contact with incredible vendors and foodies. You will make career goals attaining invaluable information on the business aspects of the industry. Most importantly, you will make lifelong connections in a community of creatives who want to influence the world with their gift for food.
TECHmunch
BakeSpace.com’s TECHmunch is the traveling conference that helps food and lifestyle bloggers learn the skills they need to succeed and take their blogs to the next level.
Next conference date and location TBD
The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Conference
Each year IACP holds an annual conference where hundreds of food professionals come together for educational classes, inspiring keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, networking events, and food tours.
May 17-19, 2019
Santa Fe, NM
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Thanks for including us (Tastemaker Conference) in your roundup, Justin! We hope to see you there in September!
Absolutely, Abbey! I hope I can make it in September. 🙂
W.E.L.L. Summit is a MUST. More about wellness, food blogging is also a huge part of this.
Hi Justin!!! It was awesome seeing you again this year! I will always remember when Justin Willman pointed you out as his twin… SO fun! Thanks for the amazing write up about last year. Cannot wait for 2019!
Hi Kami! It was wonderful seeing you too! Thank you so much for all you do. You change so many people’s lives in such huge ways. I can’t wait for 2019 either. 🙂