2026 KeHE Holiday Show Schedule of Events
There’s so much happening at the KeHE Holiday Show!
Plan your experience by checking out the show’s schedule of events.
From in-person activations to online exclusives, it’s all available on our virtual platform, KeHE CONNECT®.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, June 9
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Registration OpenHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Exhibitor SetupHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Exhibitor Appreciation EventHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place – Light Food and Beverages will be provided.
1:00 p.m.KeHE CONNECT® Training Lecture Hall D Foyer, McCormick Place
2:00 p.m.KeHE CONNECT® Training LectureHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
3:00 p.m.KeHE CONNECT® Training LectureHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
4:00 p.m.KeHE CONNECT® Training LectureHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Supply Chain Summit353C, McCormick Place
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Startup CPG4th Floor Exhibit Hall, Palmer House Hotel
Wednesday, June 10
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Exhibitor SetupHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.mRegistration OpenHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Grab & Go BreakfastHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.KeHE CONNECT® Training LectureHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.KeHE CONNECT® Training LectureHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.President’s Address: Beyond the Shelf: A Strategic Look AheadE450 Ballroom, McCormick Place Powered by: PRESENCE
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall OpenHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Education Session: From Global Trends to Local BasketsOn Trend Pavilion
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Education Session: Fresh – From Planning to Placement: Driving Holiday & Everyday SuccessOn Trend Pavilion
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Happy HourHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place
Thursday, June 11
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Registration OpenHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.mGrab & Go BreakfastHall D Foyer, McCormick Place
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Serving GoodnessHall D1, McCormick Place. Powered by: Hanson Faso
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Exhibit Hall OpenHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Education Session: Wellness – Growing the Aisle: Strategies for Self-Care & Supplement RetailOn Trend Pavilion
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Education Session: Regenerative Organic Agriculture – Founders TalkOn Trend Pavilion
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Exhibitor Tear DownHalls D1 & D2, McCormick Place
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.After Show PartyOld Post Office
