The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum was founded by Margaret Dineen, CEO of Blue Sky Food Consulting. Margaret has over 20 years of experience in international supply chain operations within sourcing, logistics, distribution, and sales. She has vast experience negotiating logistics, distributor contracts, and agreements with international service providers.
The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum continues to be a leading platform for industry professionals. It brings together visionary businesses, thought leaders, and innovators who are setting new standards for Irish food and drink on the global stage. Through dynamic presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, attendees gain actionable insights and forge valuable connections.
The Irish Food Trade Connect Forum 2026 is gearing up to be one of the most important dates in Ireland’s food and drink business calendar. Taking place at the Killashee Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare on Thursday, 26 March 2026, preparations are in full swing, with over 250 attendees expected from across the food and drink supply chain.
The Forum will feature a vibrant exhibition of outstanding Irish produce from regional food networks including Flavours of Kildare and Midland Flavours, alongside leading brands such as Draynes Ice Cream. A strong line-up of service providers, including Allmed Logistics, HB Label Print, Rialto Labs, NPP and Brave Marketing, will showcase solutions that support growth, efficiency and innovation for food and drink businesses.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from and connect with exceptional business leaders and decision-makers from across the food and drinks trade, making it a must-attend event for ambitious brands seeking new partnerships and routes to market.
Exhibition spaces are now open to food, drink and service providers who wish to raise their profile and meet high-quality trade buyers and partners. Interested companies are encouraged to get in touch now to secure their stand via the event website contact
