Boise, Idaho - September 20-23, 2026

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Freeze Dried Summit!

Sept 20-23, 2026

Supplier Marketplace

Speakers

WHY ATTEND?

The Freeze Dried Summit is designed to empower freeze-drying professionals by providing a complete view of the industry. It’s the only event fully dedicated to the business of freeze drying, offering education on the latest trends, technology, and market innovations. Attendees gain practical knowledge, proven strategies, and valuable connections to strengthen every part of their operation, from production and packaging to marketing and sales. Join industry leaders and innovators shaping the future of freeze drying and take your business to the next level.

Event Highlights:

- Get insider strategies from top freeze-drying experts.

- Network with peers, suppliers, and global leaders

- Explore cutting-edge tech, tools, and innovations.

Freeze Dried Summit 2026

September 20–23 · The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho

Sunday, September 20
Pre-Summit Social & Exhibitor Setup
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Exhibitor Booth Setup Exhibitors Only
Grove Grand Ballroom
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Pre-Summit Social
The Warehouse Food Hall · 370 S 8th St, Boise, ID
Registration packet pick-up, name tags, and a chance to meet fellow attendees.
Monday, September 21
Grove Grand Ballroom & Breakout Rooms
7:15 AM
Breakfast Served
8:00 – 8:15 AM
Housekeeping & Daily Updates
8:15 – 9:00 AM  |  Keynote
David Leaman
Frozen Assets
“How the Freeze Drying Industry is Evolving”
9:00 – 9:45 AM  |  General Session
Troy Pettit
TechSource Systems
“What’s Your Freeze Dry IQ?”
9:45 – 10:00 AM · Break
10:00 – 11:30 AM  |  Workshops
Choose One of Three · 60 Seats Each
Derek Meiss Ivy Room · 2nd Floor
“What a Bag Really Costs”
See the real cost of every bag you produce, materials, labor, overhead, and yield loss, so you can price with confidence and know which products actually make you money.
Russell King Riverfork · 3rd Floor
“Scaling Freeze-Drying Operations”
A practical system for scaling process, people, partners, and equipment, so growth becomes repeatable instead of chaotic and expensive.
Levi Weischedel Grand Ballroom · Front Tables
“Three Stages of a Freeze-Dried Brand: Marketing That Matches Where You Actually Are”
A marketing blueprint matched to your stage, startup, growth, or scale, so you focus on what actually moves the needle right now.
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM  |  Lunch & General Session
Zachary Cartwright, PhD
AquaLab by Addium
“Why Your Freeze-Dried Product Fails on the Shelf: The Moisture Mistakes Costing You Money”
12:45 – 2:30 PM
Open Time & Networking
2:30 PM  |  VIP Only Access · 3:00 PM  |  General Tickets Open
The Marketplace · Grove Grand Ballroom
The heart of the Summit. Two and a half hours to connect face to face with suppliers, exhibitors, and the businesses shaping this industry, plus today's featured activity below.
5:30 PM program ends · 6:00 PM doors close
Business Showcase · 3:00 – 5:00 PM
See what real freeze-drying businesses are creating and selling, and talk directly with the people building them.
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM  |  VIP Only
VIP Dinner · Chandlers Steakhouse
Sponsored by Glacial Freeze Dry
Business casual. Exclusive dinner for VIP ticket holders, just a short walk from The Grove.
Tuesday, September 22
Grove Grand Ballroom & Breakout Rooms
7:15 AM
Breakfast Served
8:00 – 8:15 AM
Housekeeping & Daily Updates
8:15 – 9:00 AM  |  Keynote
Matthew Kubick
Natural Brokerage and Demos
“Seed to Acquisition: Building a Freeze-Dried Brand That Gets Bought”
9:00 – 9:45 AM  |  General Session
Tobias Schappeler
CryoDry
“Debunking Freeze Dryer Myths”
9:45 – 10:00 AM · Break
10:00 – 11:30 AM  |  Workshops
Choose One of Three · 60 Seats Each
Derek Meiss Ivy Room · 2nd Floor
“What a Bag Really Costs”
See the real cost of every bag you produce, materials, labor, overhead, and yield loss, so you can price with confidence and know which products actually make you money.
Russell King Riverfork · 3rd Floor
“Scaling Freeze-Drying Operations”
A practical system for scaling process, people, partners, and equipment, so growth becomes repeatable instead of chaotic and expensive.
Levi Weischedel Grand Ballroom · Front Tables
“Three Stages of a Freeze-Dried Brand: Marketing That Matches Where You Actually Are”
A marketing blueprint matched to your stage, startup, growth, or scale, so you focus on what actually moves the needle right now.
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM  |  Lunch & General Session
Adeola Balogun
Limlim Foods
“From Food Loss to a New Industry: Building Africa’s Freeze-Drying Economy from Nigeria”
12:45 – 2:30 PM
Open Time & Networking
2:30 PM  |  VIP Only Access · 3:00 PM  |  General Tickets Open
The Marketplace · Grove Grand Ballroom
The heart of the Summit. Two and a half hours to connect face to face with suppliers, exhibitors, and the businesses shaping this industry, plus today's featured activity below.
5:30 PM program ends · 6:00 PM doors close
Speed Dating with Experts · 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Sit down with an expert on a specific topic and fire away your questions. When time is up, move to another expert or head back to networking and socializing.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Social Gathering · Payette Brewing Tap House
Open invite, not required, come and go anytime until close.
Wednesday, September 23
Grove Grand Ballroom
7:15 AM
Breakfast Served
7:45 – 8:00 AM
Housekeeping & Daily Updates
8:00 – 8:45 AM  |  Keynote
Mario Fabbri
BananaReel
“Influencers Want the Business and Businesses Want the Influence”
8:45 – 9:30 AM  |  General Session
Lloyd Parks
Cuddon Freeze Dry
“Achieve Kill Step in Freeze Drying: How This Changes Everything”
9:30 – 9:45 AM · Break
9:45 – 10:30 AM  |  General Session
Teresa Perry & Sean Jones
Glacial Freeze Dry
“The Journey of Scaling a Freeze-Drying Business From 10 lbs Per Day to 10,000 lbs Per Day”
10:30 – 11:30 AM  |  Closing Remarks
David Leaman
Frozen Assets
“2027 Vision, Plans, and Outlook”
11:30 AM · Summit Concludes
Safe travels, and thank you for being part of the 2026 Freeze Dried Summit.

Keynote Speakers 2026

Keynote Speaker | Mario Fabbri

With over 100 million views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Mario Fabbri is one of the most recognized names in freeze-drying content. Mario is taking the stage to show freeze-drying business owners how to build a real audience and turn that audience into real revenue.

Meet Mario on the Speakers Page

Keynote Speaker | Matthew Kubick

Co-founder of Local Demo Service, a mission-driven brokerage and demo company with a simple but powerful goal of converting everyday shoppers into sustainable eaters and helping better for you food brands find their place on retail shelves nationwide.

Meet Matthew on the Speakers Page

2026 Partner Sponsors

An Event Worth the Trip

Education & Innovation – Learn from keynote speakers and industry experts who will share cutting-edge insights on business growth, product development, and market trends.

Networking & Community – Meet like-minded entrepreneurs, B2B partners, and suppliers who can help take your business to the next level.

Exclusive Industry Focus – Unlike general food processing events, this conference is dedicated specifically to businesses leveraging freeze-drying technology for product and service innovation.

Who Should Attend?

Entrepreneurs and business owners using freeze-drying for product manufacturing

Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch a freeze-dried product

B2B companies providing products and services to the freeze-drying industry

What to Expect?

Keynote Speakers – Gain insights from industry leaders and visionaries

Breakout Sessions – Choose from multiple tracks tailored to different aspects of the freeze-drying business

Social Events – Build meaningful connections at networking receptions

Exclusive Sponsorship Access – Meet suppliers and service providers who specialize in freeze-drying

Who Should Attend?

- Entrepreneurs and business owners using freeze-drying for product manufacturing

- Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to launch a freeze-dried product

- B2B companies providing products and services to the freeze-drying industry

2026 Supporting Sponsors

Who's Behind This Event?

After years of navigating the complexities of freeze-drying in my own small business from regulatory hurdles to operations. I created The Freeze Dried Business to fill the knowledge gap for entrepreneurs in freeze-drying.

Through my growing YouTube channel and online platform, I provide:

1. EDUCATION on freeze-drying through video and other enriching content

2. CONNECTION through in-person freeze-drying events

3. MARKETING services that drive success in this expanding market.

My passion is in transforming industry challenges into growth opportunities and equipping freeze-drying professionals with the tools they need to thrive in their businesses.

I look forward to seeing you!

David Leaman, Founder, Freeze Dried Summit

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