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2026 Registration pricing

Registration for the 2026 Purchasing Seminar will open December 2025.

Early Bird Rate

First Registrant
(Before April 15): $1,600

Additional Registrant
(Before April 15): $1,500

Standard Rate

First Registrant
(After April 15): $1,825

Additional Registrant
(After April 15): $1,700

Market Fundamentals session

$450

Takes place Sunday, May 31, 2026

$450

Evening only

$600

Add-on available with purchase of early bird/standard registration.

Download the Purchasing Seminar app

Connect with other attendees through messaging, the event feed or the meeting scheduler. View the agenda, speaker bios, presentations, local maps and more.

How to download the app

Hit the appropriate mobile button above for iOS (Apple) or Google Play (Android) and download the CVENT EVENTS app.
Search for our event – Purchasing Seminar. Enter the event name or ID in the search bar.
Download the event (if prompted, enter the event ID and tap “Download Event”).
Enter your info. First name, last name and email address you used for the Purchasing Seminar registration.
Verify your account. You will receive an email with a verification code. Enter it and click the arrow.

Book your hotel

The Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar® will take place May 31-June 2, 2026 at the Loews Kansas City Hotel in Kansas City, MO. A block of rooms have been reserved for attendees.

Who you’ll meet

More than 800 professionals in ingredient purchasing, sales, marketing and more attend the Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar every year. The event facilitates a variety of networking opportunities, allowing you to exchange ideas with peers and establish connections with potential suppliers.

Attendee FAQ

Find answers to all your questions about the Purchasing Seminar.

What is the Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar?

The Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar features presentations and panels on ingredient and commodity markets, meat and poultry complex, weather, energy, trends, the economy, packaging, transportation and more. The event exists to serve the food industry and provide opportunities for connection. Since 1978, the Purchasing Seminar has been an industry cornerstone, playing a critical role in the success of our community, especially in challenging times.

When and where will the 2026 Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar take place?

The Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar will be held May 31-June 2, 2026, in Kansas City, MO, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel.

Who should attend?

The Sosland Publishing Purchasing Seminar is designed for executives and managers who are involved with ingredient procurement, market analysis, risk assessment, supply chain management and corporate planning. The conference provides significant networking opportunities for marketing and purchasing professionals.

You can view a full list of companies that attended in 2025 here.

What is the event agenda?

To view the conference agenda, check out the Agenda section of our website.

How do I register?

You can register here.

How much does it cost to attend?

For more information on event rates, click here.

What is the registration cancellation policy?

A refund will be given if registration is cancelled by April 30, 2026. After that date, a credit will be issued for the following year. The credit is good for ONE year only but can be used by anyone in the company.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, check out the Sponsorships section of our website.

Have more questions?

Send us a message or give us a call, and we’ll get back to you with answers.

Christina Sullivan
Purchasing Seminar Coordinator
816-756-1000 ext. 871