About the ASTA Annual Meeting
At ASTA’s Annual Meeting & Exhibits, you’ll grow your knowledge and your relationships within the U.S. spice industry. Attendees have the opportunity to learn from industry experts through workshops and presentations and nurture relationships through unique networking events. The ASTA Annual Meeting & Exhibits also provides companies in the spice trade an opportunity to meet with business partners.
Education
A cornerstone of our Annual Meeting is our high-quality educational sessions, featuring crop reports and presentations on hot topics of interest to the industry related to the market, economy, technical and regulatory issues, agriculture, sustainability, and more. Sessions are designed to be informative, engaging, and insightful. ASTA also hosts an optional pre-conference symposium for in-depth education and discussion on a single topic of interest.
Networking
Industry professionals from around the world gather at ASTA’s Annual Meetings & Exhibits. ASTA designs several opportunities for networking and fun at our events, from happy hours to scenic adventures. Forge connections, make memories, and relax with industry friends and colleagues at the many networking events at the Annual Meeting.
Association Leadership
At the ASTA Annual Meeting, ASTA committees and the Board of Directors gather to discuss association business. All Active ASTA members are encouraged to attend the Business Meeting for briefings and votes on association business.
Business Opportunities
When you attend our Annual Meeting, you can expect to meet a range of professionals across the spice industry, including executive leadership, individuals in regulatory and quality assurance roles, as well as those involved in sales and procurement. Between 400 and 500 industry professionals attend the Annual Meeting each year.
Exhibits & Meeting Space
The Exhibit Hall at the Annual Meeting provides companies with the prime opportunity to showcase products and services to hundreds of attendees at tabletop exhibits. Exhibiting is a great way to grow exposure for your brand and develop new connections in the spice industry. ASTA also sells a limited number of small meeting rooms for companies to conduct their own business meetings during the conference.
Unforgettable Destination
The ASTA Annual Meeting is held each spring at a desirable destination or premier resort location designed to bring together the industry in a unique and memorable setting to promote business and foster connections. Past meetings have been held in Tucson, Miami, San Diego, Austin, and Charleston, among many other top destinations.
