IDDBA 2026 in Orlando, FL
Food & Food Service

IDDBA 2026

June 7–9, 2026
Orlando, FL
1,000 Exhibitors

Event Date

June 7–9, 2026

Location

Orlando, FL

Expected Exhibitors

1,000

About This Show

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The IDDBA Show is the flagship annual trade event of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, bringing the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice industry together for three days of product discovery, education, and networking. IDDBA 2026 returns to Orlando from June 7–9 and is positioned as the industry's premier gathering for serious buyers, merchandisers, and executives across retail and supply.

Attendees walk a sold-out exhibit floor showcasing the newest products, packaging, equipment, and merchandising ideas across the cheese, deli, prepared foods, and in-store bakery categories. The event draws a global audience of retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, brokers, distributors, importers, and consultants who come to source, learn from category experts, and benchmark with peers from around the world.

With more than 10,000 attendees, 1,000+ exhibiting companies, and representation from 40+ countries, IDDBA delivers an unmatched once-a-year opportunity to see what is next for fresh perimeter departments and to build the supplier and customer relationships that drive the year ahead.

Show Highlights

IDDBA 2026 is built around the exhibit floor and a full slate of programs that spotlight innovation and creativity in the dairy, deli, and bakery categories.

  • Show floor with 1,000+ exhibiting companies, including 200+ new companies showcasing the latest products and services.
  • New Product Showcase featuring the newest launches, located at the back half of aisles 2300/2600 and 4700/4800.
  • What's in Store Live (WISL) — an immersive hub for innovation, education, and entertainment built around current retail trends.
  • Cake'd — IDDBA's signature cake decorating competition celebrating bakery artistry.
  • Champions of Change program highlighting leaders advancing the industry.
  • General Sessions with keynote speakers, panels, and trend briefings.
  • Hosted Buyer Program connecting qualifying retail buyers with exhibitors for high-value meetings.

Attendance

IDDBA reports the following audience scale for its annual show:

  • 10,000+ attendees
  • 1,000+ exhibiting companies (including 200+ new exhibitors for 2026)
  • 40+ countries represented

The audience is built around retail buyers, merchandisers, and executives, along with manufacturers, brokers/distributors, importers/exporters, and consultants serving the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice channels.

Registration

Registration for IDDBA 2026 is open through the official IDDBA website, with separate badge flows for Retail, Attendee, Exhibitor, and Press registrants processed through Experient.

2026 Registration Rates:

  • Retail — Member: Free; Non-member: $100
  • Exhibiting Manufacturer — Member: $400; Non-member: $525; 1-Day Member: $225; 1-Day Non-member: $275
  • All Other (Non-Exhibitor Manufacturer, Broker/Distributor, Importer/Exporter, Consultant, etc.) — Member: $600; Non-member: $1,500; 1-Day Member: $500; 1-Day Non-member: $1,000

Wholesale cooperatives that offer memberships to retailers may register at the retailer rate. Cancellations and substitutions can be emailed to subscancels@iddba.org. International attendees can request a visa invitation letter during the registration process. On-site badge pickup is at the South Hall A & B Lobby, Level 2 of the Orange County Convention Center beginning Friday, June 5.

History

The IDDBA Show is the flagship annual event of the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association, which has staged the show for more than 50 years as the premier gathering connecting buyers and sellers across the dairy, deli, and bakery industry. The event rotates among major U.S. convention cities each year — IDDBA 2025 was held in New Orleans, IDDBA 2026 is in Orlando, with future editions confirmed in Atlanta (2027), Anaheim (2028), New Orleans (2029), Dallas (2030), and Anaheim (2031).

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Exhibitors

Exhibitor Information

1,000Expected Exhibitors

Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.

Venue & Travel

Venue

Orange County Convention Center

9800 International Drive

IDDBA 2026 occupies the North-South Building, Halls A & B of the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC), one of the largest convention facilities in the United States. Show registration, the Info Desk, and the Orlando Concierge Desk are located in the South Hall A & B Lobby on Level 2, with the New Product Showcase on the exhibit floor and Nursing/Wellness Rooms on Level 2 of the South Concourse and at N312. On-site amenities include a FedEx Office & Business Center, ATMs in the North/South Building Lobby, luggage and coat check at Lobby Level 2 (S10E), and multiple first aid stations across the South A, South B, North A, and North B halls. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the IDDBA event space on the IDDBA2026 network (password: orlando).

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Parking

Attendee parking is available on-site at the Orange County Convention Center. Current rates, lot locations, and access information are published by the venue at occc.net/Attendee-Parking. Rideshare pickup and drop-off for IDDBA 2026 is located right outside the South Lobby.

Getting There

  • Airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the primary gateway for IDDBA 2026, with shuttle, taxi, and rideshare options to the convention center and area hotels. A full ground transportation listing is available at flymco.com.
  • IDDBA Shuttle: Complimentary shuttles run between official IDDBA hotels and the OCCC; pickup and drop-off is on Level 1 outside the South Hall Lobby.
  • Rideshare: Uber and Lyft pickup/drop-off is located right outside the South Lobby of the convention center.
  • Mobility rentals: Scootaround provides wheelchairs and scooters for IDDBA 2026, with pickup at the FedEx Office Business Center in the South Hall A Lobby (Hyatt side).
  • International attendees can request a visa invitation letter when registering for IDDBA 2026.

Nearby Hotels

IDDBA contracts an official housing block exclusively through onPeak, with discounted IDDBA rates at properties clustered around the Orange County Convention Center and along International Drive. The official IDDBA 2026 Hotel Map is published on the registration page.

  • Hotels in the International Drive / Convention Center district are within walking distance or a short shuttle ride of the OCCC.
  • IDDBA shuttle buses run between the official IDDBA hotels and the convention center, with pickup/drop-off on Level 1 outside the South Hall Lobby.
  • Groups needing 21 or more rooms can submit a request through onPeak's group form; smaller bookings go through the standard onPeak booking links.

IDDBA notes that onPeak is its only official hotel partner and warns attendees about unsolicited "housing poacher" calls and emails.

Contact

Show Management

Intl Dairy Deli Bake Assn

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is IDDBA 2026?

IDDBA 2026 takes place June 7–9, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center, North-South Building Halls A & B, located at 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.

Who should attend the IDDBA Show?

The show is designed for serious buyers, merchandisers, and executives in the dairy, deli, bakery, and foodservice industry, along with manufacturers, brokers/distributors, importers/exporters, and consultants. IDDBA 2026 expects more than 10,000 attendees and 1,000+ exhibiting companies from 40+ countries.

How much does it cost to attend IDDBA 2026?

Retail member badges are free and retail non-member badges are $100. Exhibiting Manufacturer rates are $400 for members and $525 for non-members, while all other categories (non-exhibitor manufacturer, broker/distributor, importer/exporter, consultant, etc.) are $600 for members and $1,500 for non-members.

What are the IDDBA 2026 expo floor hours?

The exhibit hall is open Sunday, June 7 from 11 am to 5:30 pm, Monday, June 8 from 11 am to 5:30 pm, and Tuesday, June 9 from 10 am to 2 pm.

How do I book a hotel for IDDBA 2026?

IDDBA's only official housing partner is onPeak, which manages discounted hotel blocks around the Orange County Convention Center. Attendees can book through the onPeak links on the IDDBA Registration & Hotels page; groups needing 21 or more rooms use a separate onPeak request form. Complimentary IDDBA shuttle service connects official hotels to the convention center.

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