Future of Refrigeration Summit 2026
May 6 – 8, 2026 | Grapevine, TX
Event Agenda
Below is the current agenda for the Industrial Refrigeration Summit 2026. Over the course of two days, attendees will hear from industry leaders, explore the growing role of AI in refrigeration and food systems, discuss policy and compliance, and connect with peers during planned networking events.
From arrival and welcome activities to breakout discussions and evening events, the agenda is designed to balance practical learning with meaningful conversation.
A Focused Two-Day Experience
The summit agenda is built to provide a strong mix of expert presentations, peer discussion, and networking opportunities. Topics span innovation, food safety, refrigerant policy, and the future of AI in industrial refrigeration, with time built in for both structured sessions and informal connection.
Whether you are joining for strategic insight, operational ideas, or industry perspective, each part of the program is designed to deliver relevant takeaways and valuable conversations.
Wednesday, May 6
Arrival & Welcome
Guest Arrival and Check-In
Attendees arrive, check in, and get settled at Hotel Vin.
6:00 PM – Welcome Reception @ Third Rail in Harvest Hall
(Note: Harvest Hall is attached to Hotel Vin)
Cocktails, buffet dinner, and networking.
Thursday, May 7
Symposium Day – Boudreaux Ballroom
8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:15 AM – Opening Remarks
IR Pros Leadership
AI & Innovation
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Keynote Speaker: Jovan Glasgow
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Jesse Crossno
AI in Food & Beverage
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Tom Sweet
RefrigAgent
Midday
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch – Boudreaux Ballroom
Breakout Session
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Small group discussions on AI in the industry
Facilitated by Kyle Bradshaw
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Allison Bodor
State of the Frozen Food Industry: An overview of the marketplace plus risks and opportunities for growth
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Break
Policy & Compliance
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Danielle Wright, Keilly Witman, Todd Ernest
Closing
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Thursday Evening
Topgolf Tournament – TopGolf @ The Colony, TX
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Hotel Vin Parking lot to meet
Transportation to Topgolf
6:30 PM
Scramble-style play, food, drinks, and prizes
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Please Note
Agenda timing and speaker lineup may be subject to minor updates as the event approaches.
