April 28th – 30th, 2026
Culinary Institute of America, Napa, ca
About the event
Our third iteration of the Innovation Summit is a three-day culinary conference that showcases new global ingredients and flavor trends. Hosted by Roland Foods, LLC (Roland Foods) and AUI Fine Foods, Inc. (AUI Fine Foods), the summit brings together a diverse mix of culinary, pastry, and beverage professionals.
The 2026 Innovation Summit offers a unique opportunity for attendees to participate in hands-on workshops, product cuttings, demos, and networking events in the beautiful landscape of the Napa Valley.
reasons to attend
- Exclusive invite-only guest list of food and beverage leaders
- Packed agenda of educational and industry networking opportunities
- Beautiful location in the Napa Valley
- Hotel accommodations and meals included
summit benefits
- Direct impact on Roland Foods and AUI Fine Foods innovation pipeline projects
- Sneak peek into upcoming item launches Valuable in-person time with Roland Foods and AUI Fine Foods executive teams
About Roland Foods
Since 1934, Roland Foods has sourced premium ingredients globally, fostering industry relationships and innovating high-quality specialties across 25+ product categories, 900+ items, and 40+ countries. Celebrating our 90th birthday this year, we continue to create and sustain relationships with families and producers around the globe.
We strive to honor our legacy by consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible through innovation. We have an assortment of innovative items in our product line, each one featuring trending, authentic, and versatile flavors from around the world.
About AUI Fine Foods
For over 50 years, AUI Fine Foods (AUI) has been a trusted partner to professional chefs and food businesses, providing innovative products and solutions that help to stay ahead of industry trends.
Whether you need a bespoke, small-batch creation for a new menu item or industrial quantities for large-scale production, our capabilities are designed to meet your specific needs. Our team of culinary professionals, R&D chefs, and food scientists will work with you every step of the way to create a specific solution for any business challenge. We believe that innovation shouldn't be limited by size or scale, and we're committed to a level of quality and service that our partners can always taste and trust.
Benefits & reasons to attend
Industry Trends
We provide an informative, highly engaged industry trend presentation, dedicated to immersing you in the emerging, high-impact industry trends and issues.
Purposeful networking
With our exclusive invite-only guest list of food and beverage leaders, we provide several networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with fellow leaders in the food and beverage sector.
Hands-on Experience
Participate in immersive hands-on workshops and product cuttings throughout the event. Explore innovative, authentic, and high-quality ingredients before they are released.
