Tastemaker Conference is for all food bloggers, content creators, and brands. Whether you are just starting out, or you are a seasoned pro, there is something for everyone at our events. The education ranges from introductory, general, and advanced. The networking opportunities benefit all attendees, because relationships are one of the most beneficial factors in business growth. Find a mentor, be a mentor, make a connection with an amazing brand—whatever it is that you are looking for, you can find it at Tastemaker Conference.

Your Tastemaker Conference ticket includes full General Admission access to our two-day conference, and complimentary Media Registration to The Inspired Home Show.

There are 20+ classes, keynotes, and panels that focus on the topics of SEO + tech, revenue + business growth, content creation, mindset + DEI, and more. You will get the choice of attending up to eight different breakout workshops and classes, digital replays to all classes, access to panels led by food influencer experts, a full-size product swag bag worth over $150, and access to our sponsor exhibitor hall, where you will make connections with brands who want to work with YOU. There will also be breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, and happy hour served both days.

This is over $5000 in value. It’s absolutely the best investment and best value of any conference available.

Excursion tickets are available at an additional cost.

You will receive an automatic email from event-noreply@whova.io or hello@tastemakerconference.com after you purchase your ticket or sign up for the waitlist. Check your spam or promotional folder. If you have any issues, email us at hello@tastemakerconference.com (future communication will come from this address).

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As a Tastemaker Conference attendee, you get special perks with Show Media Registration. There will be an exclusive influencer speed networking on March 16, at McCormick Place. Here you will get to see the Media Center, which is a hub for you to get breakfast and lunch, and take a break while walking the Show floor.

Sponsors DO NOT get a media badge. They get a trade badge. 

Learn more about what is included in your Media Registration with Leana Salamah, VP of Marketing at the International Housewares Association, the organization that hosts The Inspired Home Show.

We have two excursions on the week of the event.

Release dates are in tandem with event sales. Excursion tickets are a separate registration and emails are sent to all those who purchased a ticket. https://tastemakerconference.com/events/in-person-conference/excursion-tickets/

There will be 400+ like-minded food bloggers, influencers, and brands attending. A great place to network and make new foodie friends!

Of course! We will be providing a continental breakfast and lunch with gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan food options.

Yes! Discounted hotel accommodations in downtown Chicago near McCormick Place are available through The Inspired Home Show room block. However, you may want to look into accommodations closer to the event venue: Venue SIX10.

Chicago O’ Hare International (ORD) and Chicago Midway International (MDW) are the two main airports.

As a Tastemaker Conference attendee, you get to take advantage of the airline discounts available through The Inspired Home Show. You can receive up to 5% off your travel on American Airlines, and 10% on United. Please visit their website for the discount code and more information.

There are parking garages near the hotels that you can purchase separately, but it will be highly trafficked due to the event week. We recommend walking, ride sharing, taxi, or public transportation to get to the venue.

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All tickets to any event, including the conference, workshops, and digital products, are NON-REFUNDABLE. Tickets may be transferred to another person up to 30 days before the event. All transfers must be made by the original ticket holder. Tastemaker Conference is not responsible for organizing the ticket transfer.

Check out all rules here: https://tastemakerconference.com/in-person-conference/#transfers.

Tastemaker Conference is following state and local guidelines and regulations. These are subject to change. Please refer to our page: COVID-19 Policies for all the details and requirements: tastemakerconference.com/covid-policies/.

Our submissions are limited, but we would love to hear your ideas! Please submit a speaker application.

We would absolutely love to work with you and offer affordable and unique experiential influencer marketing opportunities. Please email chandice@tastemakerconference.com to receive our current sponsorship deck.