The Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 • October 14–16 · Orlando, FL

Plan Your Week in Orlando

You’re registered. Here is everything you need before you travel and while you’re on site — your barcode, badge pickup, the show app, the daily schedule and getting around the West Building.

Badge Pickup: Where and When

Orange County Convention Center - West Building

At the Convention Center

Full-Service Registration & Customer Care
West Concourse, Level 1 — West Lobby A
Badge pickup, Housing Desk, Ribbon Desk, 5K packet pickup

Express Badge Pickup & Ribbons
West Concourse, Level 1 — West Lobby C

Open Tuesday, Oct 13 – Friday, Oct 16 · 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily

At Your Hotel (Mobile Carts)

In the lobbies of the Hyatt Regency Orlando and Rosen Centre:

DAY

HOURS

Tuesday, Oct 13

11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct 14

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday, Oct 15

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Arriving Tuesday? Pick up your badge early at your hotel or West Lobby A and walk straight into Wednesday’s opening sessions without waiting in line.

Badge policy: Badges must be worn for admission to all official show events, sessions and the expo floor. A separate guest ticket is required for the Welcoming Reception if you are not holding an All Access Pass.

Start with the Show App

The official GPFS 2026 mobile app is your direct pathway to connecting with buyers, booking appointments and navigating the show floor. Setup takes less than 10 minutes.

Download the app

Search “GPFS 2026” in the Apple App Store or Google Play. Last year’s app updates automatically when you open it.

Turn on push notificatons

Get instant alerts for room changes, key announcements and urgent updates.

Complete your profile

Add your company, job title and sourcing or supply interests so other attendees can find you.

Search the attendee directory

Filter by badge type, company or category to find supermarkets, wholesale grocers, importers, grower-shippers and logistics providers.

Message and request meetings

The most productive conversations are locked in before the show begins. Send direct messages now.

Inside the app, use My Show Planner to bookmark sessions, favorite exhibitors and sync your daily schedule.

Download the Show App

Essential Resources for Your Week

View the Full Schedule

Day-by-day timetable of sessions, receptions and floor hours

Attending Retailers & Wholesalers

Confirmed buying organizations attending in 2026

Browse 2026 Exhibitors

Search 1,000+ exhibitors by pavilion and business category

Interactive Floor Plan

Map booths, pavilions and walking routes across West Halls A-C

Hotel & Travel Information

Shuttle routes, airport transport and driving directions

Rates & Badge Inclusions

See what your pass tier includes, or inquire about upgrading

Exhibiting? Exhibitor Resources & Service Kit

Move-in schedules, booth guidelines and on-site service desk details

Finding Your way Around

The 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show expo takes place in the West Building of the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.

Covered pedestrian skybridges. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Rosen Centre or Rosen Plaza? Covered bridges connect your hotel lobby directly to the OCCC West Building concourse. The Hilton Orlando connects via the North/South building covered walkway.

Key locations at a glance

Event / Function

Room & Level

Registration & Full-Service Customer Care

West Concourse, Level 1 — West Lobby A

Express Badge Pickup & Ribbons

West Concourse, Level 1 — West Lobby C

Housing Desk, Ribbon Desk, 5K Packet Pickup

West Concourse, Level 1 — West Lobby A

Expo Floor (Produce, Floral, Solutions)

Level 2 — West Halls A, B and C

General Sessions & Keynotes

Valencia Ballroom, Level 4

Education Festival

Room W414, Level 4

Fresh Ideas Showcase

Level 2 — West Concourse, near hall entrances

Innovation Hub & IFPA Booth

Expo Floor — Hall B4 entrance, Aisle 4100

Industry Meeting Rooms

Level 3 — West Concourse

Information Desk

West Concourse

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center

West Concourse, near Hall C

Welcoming Reception

Hilton Orlando (offsite, connected via skybridge)

Race for a Healthier World 5K

OCCC North Building (start/finish)

Information Desk hours:Tue 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · Wed 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. · Thu 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. · Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Don't miss the Innovation Hub

Hall B4 Entrance · Aisle 4100

Right on the expo floor, the Innovation Hub features the IFPA Booth, Food Safety & Tech X-Change, FutureTECH, the Tech Accelerator, the FreshPAC Café and the brand-new Breeder Pavilion. It’s also the launch point for official Show Floor Tours and the best spot to meet IFPA staff.

Your Show at a Glance

Sessions marked ★ are included with the All Access Pass. The Expo Floor is open Thursday and Friday only.

Wednesday

October 14

Sessions, Education Festival & Welcome Reception · Expo closed

8:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Networking Breakfast ★

8:45 – 10:00 a.m.
General Session: State of the Industry ★
Valencia Ballroom, Level 4

10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Education Festival ★
Room W414, Level 4

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch ★

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
General Session: Conversations Shaping the Future of Produce & Floral ★

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Welcoming Reception ★
Hilton Orlando

Thursday

October 15

Expo Floor opens & Community Receptions

6:00 – 7:30 a.m.
Race for a Healthier World 5K
North Building

8:15 – 8:35 a.m.
Networking Breakfast ★

8:35 – 9:55 a.m.
General Session: Fighting for What Matters ★
Valencia Ballroom, Level 4

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
EXPO FLOOR OPEN
West Halls A–C

11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Food Safety & Tech X-Change
Innovation Hub, expo floor

5:15 – 6:45 p.m.
Community Receptions
Floral, Retail Awards, Advocacy & Food Safety, Talent

Friday

October 16

Expo Floor, Women’s Breakfast & Tours

7:45 – 8:30 a.m.
Networking Breakfast ★

8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Women’s Fresh Perspectives General Session ★
Valencia Ballroom, Level 4

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
EXPO FLOOR OPEN
West Halls A–C

10:30 a.m. – 1:55 p.m.
Food Safety & Tech X-Change
Innovation Hub

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Regenerative Agriculture Tour
Departs from Innovation Hub

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Fresh Supply Chain of the Future Tour
Departs from Innovation Hub

Getting Around Orlando

Transportation & parking

Hotel shuttles. Complimentary buses run between official IFPA partner hotels and the OCCC West Building on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Hotels connected by pedestrian bridge are not on shuttle routes.
Rideshare & taxis. Dedicated pickup and drop-off is on Level 1 of the West Concourse.
OCCC parking. Cashless parking at the West Building lot and Destination Parkway Garage, first-come first-served. Overnight parking is prohibited.
Expo trams. Continuous service inside West Halls A–C during show floor hours.

View 2026 Shuttle Schedule (PDF)

On-site business & mobility services

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
West Concourse near Hall C — printing, signs and courier shipping.
(407) 363-2831 · usa3996@fedex.com
Scootaround Mobility Solutions
Wheelchair and scooter rentals available at OCCC. Advance reservations recommended.
(888) 441-7575 · scootaround.com

Attendee Savings & Good to Know

Local perks for attendees

Discounted Walt Disney World® tickets. Exclusive convention pricing for attendees. Book at disneyevent.com/tgpfs2026 or call (407) 566-5600 with group code GMR.
Show Your Badge discounts. Present your badge at participating Orlando restaurants, shops and venues. Explore Visit Orlando discounts.

Good to know on site

Dress for comfort. Halls run cool and you’ll walk a lot — comfortable shoes and light layers.
Quiet & wellness rooms. Prayer room and wellness/lactation room on West Concourse, Level 1.
Coat & bag check. Available on the concourse level for luggage storage.
Water refill stations. Located across all concourses — bring a reusable bottle.
Join the conversation. Tag your photos with #GPFS2026.

Global Show Customer Support

Hours: 8:30 A.M. - 5 P.M. ET

+1(302)738-7100 ext. 2 Email Global Show Customer Support