The brainchild of Global Food & Beverage Expo (GFBE), Dr. Yen-Soon Kim, Ph.D., R.D., a UNLV Food & Beverage scholar and Event Management Department Chair, builds on the efforts of Vegas Food Expo, a three-day conference and two- day trade show that will feature over 200 up-and-coming American brands alongside global importing and exporting companies in a bigger show designed to amplify trends from all corners of the globe.
From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 9th and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday, October 10th, GFBE’s innovative brands will welcome retailers, distributors, hotels/restaurants, students, educators and investors in the 171,000 square venue. Also new are components that make this a truly immersive, comprehensive experience. In addition to the exhibition, events include: ● Kick off / Networking Party: Tuesday 8th at 4pm ● G-Conference: featuring inspiring, informational talks by Global industry leaders ● Hospitality Innovative Technology (HIT) Hub: from sustainability and production to order, distribution, POS and more. ● Career Fair ● Chef Competition ● Disgusting Food Museum pop-up
“Our team is working to bring together disruptive exhibitors; those poised to garner greater consumer exposure based on their originality, quality, packaging and mission, with large, international brands in a world-class gathering showcasing what’s new and what’s next, all here in Las Vegas,” enthuses event creator Dr. Yen-Soon Kim. “We’re proud to announce our 501(c)(3) status,” she adds.
About Global Food & Beverage Expo 2019 (GFBE) The first Global Food & Beverage Expo, taking place October 8th through October 10th 2019 in Las Vegas, features over 200 up-and-coming brands and global import and export companies introducing food innovations ranging from food production, beverage technology, and CBD/hemp products to potential investors and allied professionals in a comprehensive, immersive trade show that will include conferences, a tech hub, career fair, chef competition, Disgusting Food Museum pop-up. Admission is complimentary for buyers, $99 for general admission and $70 for students. For more information, visit gfba.vegas, or follow GFBE on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. To exhibit or attend, visit the website or call (949) 292-2883.
