The 2024 Food Northwest Process and Packaging Expo, the largest regional industry conference in North America, takes place April 10–11 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The industry event features networking opportunities, the latest advances in industrial technology, and a knowledgeable lineup of speakers covering today’s most critical issues.

Hosted by Food Northwest, the food and beverage association representing Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, the conference offers two days of professionally curated educational content, 170 exhibitors, and ample opportunities to network and connect.

Topics covered during the two days of sessions include:

• Future-proofing your operations with artificial intelligence (AI)
• The latest in food diversion tactics
• New processes to detect metal contamination in food
• Insights on complying with the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility rules.

Registration starts at $49, with free entry for food/beverage processors with a VIP code from an exhibitor. To register and learn more, visit: www.FoodNorthwest.org/Expo.