Frequently Asked Questions

SQF Unites 2027 is the global gathering for the food safety community—where SQF professionals, practitioners, and partners unite to exchange ideas, learn, and collaborate.

SQF Unites 2027 is taking place on March 22–25, 2027, in Tucson, Arizona, at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa. All conference sessions, networking events, and the Expo Hall will be held onsite for convenience.

Register online through the SQF Unites website. You’ll receive confirmation and a hotel booking link once you are registered. For registration or hotel questions, email events@fmi.org 

Food safety professionals from across the supply chain, including SQF-certified sites, practitioners, SQF professionals, certification bodies, auditors, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, training centers, consultants, and global partners exploring certification. 

The dress code is business casual for sessions and networking events. Meeting rooms can be cool, so dress in layers to prepare for any temperature. 

SQF practitioners, food safety managers, quality assurance leaders, auditors, training partners, and operations professionals who manage compliance and continuous improvement programs will benefit from attending SQF Unites. Teams preparing for Edition 10 transition audits will find the sessions especially valuable. 

The conference features keynotes, breakouts, and hands-on workshops. Past sessions include: “Eviction Notice: Pests Must Go!”, “Risk Assessments Done Right,” “A Change Management Approach to Implementing SQF Edition 10,” “Next-Gen Food Safety: Leveraging AI for Smarter Risk Management,” “Regulatory Horizons,” “Safe Ingredient Sourcing,” and “Building a Food Safety Culture Assessment Plan.”

SQF Unites is the only global conference fully dedicated to the SQF Code and its implementation. In 2026, Edition 10 topics are woven throughout the agenda, with interactive elements like Edition 10 Speed Dating and live Q&A that provide practical, real-world learning.

Yes. From the Opening Reception to the Town Hall Closing Session, networking runs throughout the week. The Expo Hall, receptions, and discussion lounges offer abundant opportunities to connect with auditors, certification bodies, and fellow sites. 

Our new Sponsor & Exhibit page will be published soon. Check in for more information about the 2027 SQF365 Sponsor program, including year‑round benefits and visibility throughout the SQF community. 

Updates will be shared on sqfi.com and SQFI social media channels. The official conference app will launch closer to the event for real-time alerts and networking. 

Yes, approved trade media representatives are welcome. Please contact our media team for press access information. 

An SQF Learning Cohort is a small group of approximately six to eight SQF Unites attendees who share similar learning interests, roles, or experiences. Cohorts are designed to make it easier to meet the right people, exchange ideas, and learn from peers who understand the challenges you face.

Visit our SQF Learning Cohorts page to learn more about this program. 

Yes, if you’ve already registered for SQF Unites and decide you’d like to join an SQF Learning Cohort, email info@sqfi.com, and our team will help add you to a cohort.