NO FRILLS: Food System Summit attendees will find that legendary KC BBQ spot Arthur Bryant’s (above) keeps it simple.

Photo: Kansas City CVB

SEPTEMBER

14-19
GO WITH THE FLOW

“The World Fair for Beverage and Liquid Food Technology” — this tag line has an interesting ring to it, no? But that's how its promoters choose to describe Drinktec2009, which has a six-day run at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.
+49 89 949-1 13 18
www.drinktec.com

15-16
FOCUSED ON THE FUTURE

Frontera Grill front man Rick Bayless will be just one of the sustainability-oriented presenters at the Chefs Collaborative National Summit in Chicago. The super-green Talbott Hotel is the headquarters; events take place around the city.
617-236-5200
www.chefscollaborative.com

17
DATA DUMP

Get up to speed on critical restaurant industry developments by attending the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's 2009 Foodservice Forecast & Outlook Seminar. The site of the first session is the Newark, NJ, Liberty International Airport Marriott. The event repeats on 9/25 at the Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, CA; and on 9/30 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.
312-253-4686
www.ifmaworld.com

20-22
SUPER SESSION

Big name chefs from around the world will be among the presenters when starchefs.com presents the International Chefs Congress. It takes place at New York City's Park Avenue Armory.
212-966-7575
www.starchefs.com

21-22
MEAT HERE

The North American Meat Processors Association presents a two-day version of its Center of the Plate Training seminar in Chicago, hosted by Kendall College.
800-368-3043 ×101
www.namp.com

23-26
HOT FOR HEALTH

Explore the world of natural, organic and healthful products at Natural Products Expo East, set for a four-day run at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Colocated with this year's show is World Tea Expo East.
866-458-4935
www.expoeast.com

OCTOBER

6-7
ISSUES AND ANSWERS

The Center for Food Integrity partners with the National Council of Chain Restaurants to present the 2009 Food System Summit. The theme: “The New Normal — Building Consumer Trust During Unprecedented Market Volatility.” Site is the Hilton Kansas City Airport, Kansas City, MO.
816-880-5360
www.foodintegrity.org

20-21
GREAT LAKES GATHERING

The Michigan Restaurant Association presents the 2009 edition of the Michigan Restaurant Show. The Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MI, hosts.
800-968-9668
www.michiganrestaurant.org