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
2019 Food Blogging Conferences
Social Media Marketing World
March 20 - 22, 2019
San Diego, California
A conference that combined high-quality sessions with an amazing social experience and takes place in beautiful San Diego, CA. You’ll join thousands of fellow marketers at this mega-event designed to inspire and empower you with social media marketing ideas.
Everything Food Conference
May 2 - 4, 2019
Layton, Utah (near Salt Lake City)
Everything Food Conference is THE ultimate conference for online food content creators, bloggers, and influencers. At the Everything Food 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
June 20 - 23, 2019
Juneau, Alaska
The International Food Blogger Conference will take place June 20 – 23, 2019 in Juneau, Alaska. Approximately 250 bloggers, writers, social media gurus, food company representatives, and others will gather to talk, eat, and learn.
Tastemaker Conference
September 19 - 21, 2019
Portland, Oregon
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
The traveling TECHmunch Conference returns to Los Angeles Friday, December 7th for a one-day event to help you master food content publishing, marketing and monetization.
December 7, 2019
Santa Monica, California
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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Jaron says
I've been wanting to make it to tastemakers! I'm a fairly new food blogger but looking to grow. Thanks so much for your content!
justin says
Absolutely. Thanks for stopping by, Jaron! Try to make it to Everything Food Conference in the spring or the next tastemaker. It just might change your life.
Stephanie Manley says
Wow, these conferences have really slimmed down over the years. I guess the cream rises to the top!
Bhuvana says
Hi.. I am really interested In going to a conference but unfortunately I am from India. So do you have any idea if there is any conference in my place where I can attend?
Thanks!
justin says
Hi Bhuvana,
I did a quick search for blogger conferences in India. I would check out the Food Blogger Conference of India, BlogX India or maybe even a WordPress Wordcamp conference.
I hope this helps.
James says
Don't forget the Indulge conference in L.A. Smaller but high quality
justin says
Thanks, James. I haven't seen anything about Indulge for 2019 so I haven't added it to the list yet. Let me know if you have any insight.
Tammy J. Brooks says
TECHmunch Miami - Food Blogger Conference
Saturday, October 5, 2019
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This should definitely be added to the list. Thank you.
Stephanie Manley says
What happened to all of the food blogging conferences this year? There used to be so many of them, but it seems like this year the majority of them went bust. I don't know if all of the online courses caused a lot fewer conferences to be scheduled or what happened.
Kami Kilgore says
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!
justin says
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. 🙂
Nancy says
W.E.L.L. Summit is a MUST. More about wellness, food blogging is also a huge part of this.
Abbey says
Thanks for including us (Tastemaker Conference) in your roundup, Justin! We hope to see you there in September!
justin says
Absolutely, Abbey! I hope I can make it in September. 🙂