What if the best industry event wasn't the biggest one — but the most intentional?
Large-scale events serve a purpose, and NxtGen Network proudly supports many of them. But there's a gap between shaking hands at a booth and building the kind of relationships that actually move the needle. That's the space Immersion was designed to fill.
NxtGen Pro created Immersion 2027 as an intimate, invite-only experience designed to generate measurable ROI — genuine connections between manufacturers and the school nutrition professionals who buy their products.
The Details
- When: January 7-9, 2027 (Pre-event Day 0 on January 7)
- Where: Le Meridien Tampa, The Courthouse + Hillsborough County Public Schools District Office
- Size: 50-75 attendees, hand-selected
- Partners: Hillsborough County Public Schools Student Nutrition Services, Cool School Cafe, GENYOUth
Why Immersion Is Different
Real school operations tours. Attendees walk through actual HCPS cafeterias — not staged demos, not conference room presentations. You see how a real school nutrition operation runs, from prep to service.
Student feedback sessions. GENYOUth's National Youth Council taste-tests manufacturer products and gives live, unfiltered feedback. No focus group consultants filtering the message. Just kids telling you what they actually think.
Client's Choice Breakouts. Private rooms where each manufacturer gets dedicated Q&A time with operators — no competing booths, no background noise, no time pressure.
Culinary Demo + Competition. Four paid manufacturer spots, each bringing a chef. Judged by the youth council and industry experts. Content captured for social amplification.
The Business Case
At 50-75 attendees, every interaction is meaningful. There are no wasted conversations. Every manufacturer is in the room with the exact people who make purchasing decisions — and they have real time to talk.
This is the future of B2B events in foodservice. Intimate. Authentic. Results-driven.
Learn more about Immersion 2027 →