The National Hotel Miami Beach has announced a new partnership with the inaugural Miami Beach Food and Beverage Expo, a highly curated industry event debuting October 28–29, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
As part of the partnership, National Hotel Miami Beach will host an opening welcome reception on Monday, October 26, bringing together approximately 75 to 100 Expo guests, industry leaders, entrepreneurs and partners ahead of the two-day event.
The reception will serve as an early gathering point for the Expo community, offering attendees an opportunity to connect in a setting that reflects the character, history and hospitality of Miami Beach. Guests will be welcomed with a signature cocktail, with opportunities for select participating and sponsored brands to become part of the experience.
The partnership brings together two organizations with a shared interest in creating thoughtful, elevated experiences rooted in discovery, connection and Miami Beach culture.
“The National Hotel Miami Beach has always been more than a place to stay. We see ourselves as part of the cultural and hospitality fabric of Miami Beach,” said Juan Quiroz, Director of Sales & Marketing at National Hotel Miami Beach. “The Miami Beach Food and Beverage Expo is creating a fresh platform for entrepreneurs, brands and industry leaders to discover one another, and we are proud to welcome that community to the National as their experience in Miami Beach begins.”
The inaugural Miami Beach Food and Beverage Expo will take place October 28 and 29 in the Art Deco Ballroom at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Designed as a boutique-scale, entrepreneur-focused alternative to traditional large trade shows, the Expo will showcase emerging and established American food and beverage brands across categories including snacks, beverages, frozen foods, functional innovations, better-for-you alternatives and specialty products.
The event will bring together brand founders, retail buyers, distributors, investors, influencers, media and consumers for product discovery, expert-led panels, founder conversations, networking and direct market feedback.
Founded by Miami-based entrepreneur Sally Golan of Social Exposure Media, the Expo was created to give innovative consumer packaged goods brands greater visibility and meaningful opportunities for connection and growth.
“I created the Miami Beach Food and Beverage Expo to give innovative CPG brands and entrepreneurs a powerful stage,” said Sally Golan, Founder of the Miami Beach Food and Beverage Expo. “I am designing a more elevated, carefully curated show experience that reflects current and future trends. Partnering with the National Hotel allows us to begin that experience with the same sense of intention, hospitality and connection that we want to carry throughout the Expo.”
Located on Collins Avenue in the heart of Miami Beach, National Hotel Miami Beach is a celebrated Art Deco landmark known for its oceanfront setting, adults-only experience, distinctive dining and cocktail venues, and 205-foot infinity pool.