Events & Networking
Come For The
Business, Stay For
The Fellowship
and Fun
What happens when you work and play hard? Growth. And that’s exactly what happens at our main events, Southern Exposure and Southern Innovations.
Southern
Exposure
Orlando, FL
February 26-March 1, 2026
Join us at our premier retail-focused tradeshow and conference—designed for both conventional and organic industry professionals. Connect with a diverse range of exhibitors from across the Southeast and beyond, gain insights from leading voices in the industry, and sharpen your retail skills for both in-store and online success. With top-notch networking opportunities and lively entertainment, it’s the Southeast’s can’t-miss event of the year!
Registration Opens Each September!
Southern
Innovations
Charlotte, NC
September 10-13, 2025
Step into the future of the produce industry at our innovation-driven tradeshow and conference. Explore the latest technological breakthroughs and new product innovations as hundreds of exhibitors showcase fresh fruits and vegetables to retail and foodservice buyers. Learn from top industry leaders who have mastered brand growth in today’s competitive market. Participate in expert-led, data-backed educational sessions designed to help you make informed, strategic decisions for your business. Plus, experience true Southern hospitality while building meaningful connections with peers, colleagues, and industry professionals.
Membership
Together We Grow Higher!
Behind every piece of produce are countless people who helped along the way – the skilled hands, sharp minds, and big hearts that comprise a critical industry in our country.
SEPC brings these worlds together. Because together, we create a strong, vibrant industry now and for decades to come.
Education
SEPC Education
In addition to the informative sessions at our events, we curate a host of training programs and scholarships to develop new leaders in our industry and help members stay innovative and inspired.