MIAMI, FL – Sept. 17, 2026 – The Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference (AF&B), produced by World Trade Center Miami (WTCM), closed its 30th anniversary edition on September 16 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, drawing 11,700 attendees and 115 countries and territories to Miami Beach for three days of hemispheric food and beverage trade, one of the broadest international representation in the show’s history. More than 13,000 professionals registered for the milestone edition, and 990 exhibiting companies filled 22 international pavilions across the show floor.
By the Numbers
13,000+ professionals registered
11,700 attendees on-site – up from 10,000 in 2025
990 exhibiting companies – up from just over 900 in 2025
22 international pavilions
115 countries and territories represented
In Their Words
“Thirty years ago, AF&B started as a gathering of a hundred companies with one goal: connecting the Americas through food and beverage trade,” said Ivan Barrios, President & CEO of World Trade Center Miami. “This year, we welcomed nearly 12,000 people and 115 countries and territories to Miami Beach, a true testament to what three decades of relationship-building can do for small and medium-sized businesses across our hemisphere.”
“Every number behind this show represents a real connection made on the floor,” said Alice Ancona, Chief Operating Officer of World Trade Center Miami. “Nearly 1,000 exhibiting companies and 22 international pavilions gives you a sense of scale, but what stood out this year was the depth of participation – buyers and producers coming back year after year, and new markets showing up for the first time.”
Program Highlights & Distinguished Guests
AF&B’s 30th anniversary edition featured 51 sessions across three full days of programming; spanning the Conference Program, Center Stage, and Beverage Stage – alongside the show’s Opening Ceremonies. Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg, and Turkish Ambassador to the United States Sedat Önal were among the dignitaries who visited the show floor during the event.
This year’s edition also spotlighted the United States as Country of Honor through NASDA’s “A Taste of the States” pavilion, featuring 165 U.S. food and beverage companies and tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The AF&B Show will return to the Miami Beach Convention Center September 27–29, 2027 for its 31st edition.
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About the Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference:
Produced by World Trade Center Miami, the Americas Food & Beverage Show & Conference is a premier international business-to-business event connecting food and beverage professionals through trade, networking, and education. Having just marked its 30th year, AF&B remains committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises as they grow into the global marketplace. Visit: www.americasfoodandbeverage.com
Media Contact –
Enrique Sori, Communications & Digital Strategies Manager, World Trade Center Miami esori@wtcmiami.org
