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Food Blogging and Writing Conferences

January 5, 2016 by diannejacob 44 Comments

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Dinner at the Okanagan Food and Wine Writers annual conference in British Columbia, Canada, where I was a speaker.

Are you attending food blogging and writing conferences? Or speaking at one?

I hope you’ll pick at least one. Conferences are a great way to shake up your brain, network in person, and get re-inspired about what you love. And if you’d like to speak, there’s usually an online place to apply.

Please let me know if there’s a conference that’s not on this list:

2019 Food Blogging and Writing Conferences:

  • February 24, Southern Foodways Winter Symposium, Birmingham, AL
  • August 14-16, FABlogcon, (Food Allergy Blogging Conference), Portland, OR
  • September 12-16th, Cookbook Festival, Chiswick, London, England
  • September 19-21, Tastemaker Conference, Portland, OR
  • October 24-27, Les Dames D’Escoffier International annual conference, Nashville, TN
  • November 6-8, Mediavine conference, Austin, TX

2020 Food Blogging and Writing Conferences:

  • March 27-29, International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA
  • November 12-14, International Food Blogger Conference, Juneau, Alaska

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  1. Madeleine Morrow says

    January 6, 2016 at 2:32 am

    What a mouth watering selection!

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 11:32 am

      It does look good, doesn’t it. Maybe you’ll pick one to attend.

      Reply
  2. Sally - Mycustardpie says

    January 6, 2016 at 5:19 am

    Happy New Year Dianne. I didn’t know about the Oxford Symposium. Really interesting

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Yes it’s quite a fascinating academic conference. You need to submit a paper!

      Reply
  3. Lori Galvin says

    January 6, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Excellent list! Thanks, Dianne.

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Sure. My pleasure, Lori.

      Reply
  4. Karin@yumandmore says

    January 6, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Thanks for the list Dianne, as I have only really taken part in FBC London several times & the Indaba in SA but never conferences in the US I was surprised to see that the price for the July 29-31, International Food Blogger Conference, Sacramento, CA varies depending on whether you agree to write at least 3 posts about the conference on subjects of your choice. Is this normal procedure for conferences? If you don’t do it or criticize do you have to then retroactively pay more?
    Thanks for feedback, Karin

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Yes, so far they are the only ones using this technique, so no, it is not normal. If you don’t want to write the posts you will pay the regular price of admission. Think about your audience and whether three posts would be right for them.

      Reply
  5. Alisa says

    January 6, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Food Allergy Blogger Conference, too.

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Right Alisa. Someone else mentioned that one too in the comments.

      Reply
  6. Jeanne says

    January 6, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Great list! Thank you for putting this together, Dianne!

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Hey Jeanne, you are most welcome. See you at IACP?

      Reply
  7. Maggie Green says

    January 6, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Here’s a few more, Diane:

    Food Allergy Bloggers Conference November 4, 5, 6, 2016
    http://fablogcon.com/
    Food Fight Write not yet scheduled
    Worlds of Flavor Culinary Institute of America April 20-22, 2016
    http://www.worldsofflavor.com/
    American Craft Spirits Association March 2 – 3, 2016
    http://www.americancraftspirits.org/convention/
    Beer Bloggers and Writers July 8 – 10, 2016
    https://www.zephyradventures.com/2016-conference-registrations/beer-bloggers-writers-conference-registration-2016/
    The Menus of Change Initiative (CIA and Harvard) June 14-16, 2016
    http://www.menusofchange.org/

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 11:31 am

      Wow, Thank you Maggie! I appreciate all the links.

      Reply
  8. Betty Ann Quirino says

    January 6, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Thank you for putting this helpful list together, Dianne!

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      My pleasure Betty Ann. Which are you going to, do you know? I will definitely be at IACP.

      Reply
  9. Paula Thomas says

    January 6, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Which would you recommend for a first timer, fairly new to the food blogging/writing world?
    I’d love to go to all but can only manage one, max. two.
    Thank you for the list, i’ll bookmark all of them for the future.
    Best
    Paula

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      BlogHer Food is the biggest, so if that seems intimidating, try something smaller. Look at the sessions and see which appeal to you most. Some might focus on working with brands, some on photography, some on SEO, etc. Also see who’s speaking, because sometimes they are people you’d love to meet or hear speak. Also see where they’re held, because you might be dying to go there.

      Reply
    • Kami says

      January 6, 2016 at 5:46 pm

      We would love for you to attend Everything Food Conference! We’re have an incredible line up of speakers and SO much more… also, there’s a massive sale on January 16th. You do not want to miss out. Hope you’ll join us! http://www.foodbloggingconference.com/register/

      Reply
      • diannejacob says

        January 7, 2016 at 7:51 am

        Oh right, I forgot about this one. I have added it to the list. Thanks Kami.

        Reply
  10. Kerry Newberry says

    January 6, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    Great list! One more to add: The Southern Food Writing Conference
    http://www.biscuitfest.com/registration/ May 12-13, it is run in tandem with the International Biscuit Festival in Knoxville, TN.

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Kerry, thanks for this. I can’t find specific food writing content, but I assume it’s not on the schedule yet.

      Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    January 6, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    Holy conference proliferation, Batman!

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 3:31 pm

      You think there are too many, I take it?

      Reply
  12. Beth Hornback | Eat Within Your Means says

    January 6, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Hi Dianne!

    Here is a new conference, year #2 in Portland, Oregon. 🙂 http://www.indulgeconference.com/

    Also, Chopped Conference has happened in October for the last 2 year in Kansas City. No dates announced for this year yet, but if they offer it, it’s a great conference! http://choppedcon.com

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 6, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Oh right, I forgot about Chopped. I was the speaker at their very first conference. And I had not heard about Indulge. Thank you Beth. I will add them.

      Reply
  13. Leticia Moreinos Schwartz says

    January 6, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Great info Dianne! Thanks as always!

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 7, 2016 at 7:51 am

      You’re welcome, Leticia. Hope to bump into you at one of these soon.

      Reply
  14. Maureen C. Berry says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:35 am

    Wow. What a list! Thanks for putting this together. Decision, decisions…

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 7, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Yes, quite a bevvy to choose from, Maureen.

      Reply
  15. Maureen C. Berry says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:49 am

    So I looked online to apply as a speaker (since I’m already attending Sustainable Foods Institute at Monterey Bay Aquarium in September and would love to break into that part of the industry) and found The Edible Institute Food Writing Conference. 2015 was Eating Words “…Why do you write of food, not love or war?” MFK Fisher What a terrific speaker lineup! 2016 isn’t set up yet. http://ediblenetwork.com/eatingwords/

    Reply
  16. Alisa Wetzel says

    January 11, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    I am excited about this list. TECHmunch SF and BlogHer look really interesting.
    I’m glad to have found your website and I just got your “Will write…” book in the mail today. Excited to start reading!

    Thanks!
    Alisa

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      January 12, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Wow, Alisa, you’re all in. Thanks for getting my book and for becoming a reader.

      Reply
  17. Larissa Zimberoff says

    February 10, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Food Book Fair is May 1 & 2

    Reply
  18. Liz Schmitt says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I feel like a kid in a candy store – thanks for compiling such a terrific list of events.

    Reply
  19. Leigh says

    May 1, 2016 at 4:38 am

    Though not marketed as a conference, Epicurean Creative is hosting a Food to Frame Food Media Retreat August 10 – 16th. Topics covered include Food Photography, Adding Motion, Writing and Shooting a Cookbook.

    We are super excited to feature Andrew Scrivani, Soo-Jeong Kang and Kate McDermott as our speakers throughout the week.

    http://epicureancreative.com/food-to-frame/

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      May 3, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Thanks for letting me know about your event. I just added it to the schedule. Best of luck.

      Reply
  20. Monika says

    May 12, 2016 at 3:25 am

    Hi I am thinking of starting a family cookbook food blog. Is there a conference you recommend for beginners? I’d like to get all the information I can before I officially start, or while I am starting out. Any advice would be appreciated. (I am from Rhode Island). – Best- Monika

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:05 am

      Hi Monica, look up the seminars at the blogging workshops and see if they resonate for you. If not, there is a big chapter in Will Write for Food about starting and maintaining a blog.

      Reply
  21. Marly says

    May 19, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for providing such a comprehensive list! And thanks for including the Chopped Conference. The date for that is September 22-23, 2016 in Kansas City, MO.

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      May 20, 2016 at 7:40 am

      Hi Marly, thanks for the update. Give me a link and I’ll add it to the list.

      Reply
  22. Traci Antonovich says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:54 am

    I was just getting ready to make this list…and you already did! Thank you! And it was great to meet you at TechMunch SF last week 🙂

    Reply
    • diannejacob says

      September 1, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      I could use more dates for 2017, but it’s a good starting place, Traci. Great to meet you last week as well.

      Reply
  23. Daphne Davis says

    January 29, 2018 at 10:53 am

    Hi Dianne!

    Great list! I would just like to make your readers aware of another incredible food blogging conference opportunity: Tastemaker Conference is an upcoming food blogging event that you will not want to miss. It will be held at The Falls Event Center in Salt Lake City, UT on September 14-15, 2018.

    Who Should Come?
    This conference is for food bloggers, foodie influencers, and content creators—for all levels, from beginner to professional!

    What Will You Get?
    Two days of classes, workshops, and panels (that you get to handpick!), led by the best in the industry, valued at over $2,000
    Networking! networking! networking! The relationships you will make with like-minded foodies and sponsors are essential to growing a thriving food blogging business
    FOOD! (And you know it will be good—this is a food blogger event after all!)
    An awesome swag bag, valued at over $200 in goodies

    We believe that Tastemaker Conference will help food bloggers reach their fullest potential and wildest dreams, and would love to see you there.

    Visit our website http://www.tastemakerconference.com to learn more or purchase a ticket (only 2 left at Early Bird pricing)!

    Reply

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