Uniting Passion, Leadership & Inspiration

About About AHF National

AHF’s National Conference is the must-attend event for self-operated foodservice professionals ready to advance their careers and innovate their operations. Attendees will benefit from a robust nationally recognized led agenda, critical networking, leadership training, an incredible tradeshow, and so much more. AHF and its members are leading the way in healthcare, senior dining, and hospitality and you need to be a part of it! 

Start Planning Your Attendance Now: AHF has a number of fantastic ways to attend, click below to learn more. Team members of all types will benefit from joining. Be sure to bring your directors, managers, chefs, dieticians, and administrators. AHF’s conference in curated for the healthcare and senior dining industries. 

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Register & Attend

Registration opens in March. Join us for 14+ CEUs, networking, leadership training, and more! Better yet, nearly all your meals are included!

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Culinary Competition

A national competition featuring five culinary teams from healthcare and senior dining. Apply to compete and put your operation on the map.

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National Awards

Have you or a colleague/friend amazing work in self-operated healthcare foodservice or senior dining? Apply to win an AHF National Award!

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Receptions

Grow your networking while you enjoy dinner and drinks during our Opening Reception, Culinary Competition Reception, and Closing Gala Dinner.

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Curated Education

Curated content for the self-operated industry. Walk away with a playbook of practical tips, critical innovations, and new ideas. We offer 14+ CEUs.

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Area Activities

Sign up for an area activity to explore the area while you make new friends and network with fellow AHF members and business partners.

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SponsorsDiamond Sponsors

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AgendaAgenda

Topics Speakers Time Venue
Registration Open 08:30:00 - 20:00:00
Area Activites & Tours 08:00:00 - 12:00:00
Pre-Conference Deep Dive Workshop (Est. 2 CEUs) 12:00:00 - 14:00:00
Pre-Conference Deep Dive Workshop (Est. 2 CEUs) 14:00:00 - 16:00:00
New Attendee Reception 18:00:00 - 19:00:00
Opening Reception 19:00:00 - 22:00:00
Topics Speakers Time Venue
Registration is Open 07:00:00 - 17:00:00
Breakfast Provided 07:00:00 - 08:00:00
Welcome & Opening Keynote Speaker (Est. 1 CEU) 07:45:00 - 09:00:00
NETWORKING BREAK 09:00:00 - 09:30:00
Awards Presentation 09:30:00 - 09:45:00
AHF Fish Talks 09:45:00 - 11:00:00
Networking Break 11:00:00 - 11:15:00
Mainstage Presentation (Est. 1 CEU) 11:15:00 - 12:15:00
AHF Tradeshow & Lunch 12:15:00 - 15:45:00
Transition Break 15:45:00 - 16:00:00
Concurrent Session 1 16:00:00 - 17:00:00
Concurrent Session 2 16:00:00 - 17:00:00
Concurrent Session 3 16:00:00 - 17:00:00
Free Time 17:00:00 - 19:00:00
Culinary Competition & Reception 19:00:00 - 22:00:00
Topics Speakers Time Venue
Registration Open 07:00:00 - 16:00:00
Rise & Shine! It’s AHFs Free Morning Exercise Activity 06:30:00 - 07:00:00
Sponsor & Exhibitor Debrief Breakfast 07:30:00 - 08:15:00
Breakfast Served 07:30:00 - 08:30:00
Mainstage Presentation (Est. 1 CEU) 08:30:00 - 09:30:00
Networking Break 09:30:00 - 09:45:00
09:45:00 - 10:00:00
Mainstage Session (Est. 1 CEU) 10:00:00 - 11:00:00
Networking Break & AHF Chapter Tables 11:00:00 - 11:45:00
Mainstage - Lunch Served 11:45:00 - 12:45:00
Networking Break 12:45:00 - 13:00:00
Concurrent Session 1 (Est. 1 CEU) 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Concurrent Session 2 (Est. 1 CEU) 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Concurrent Session 3 (Est. 1 CEU) 13:00:00 - 14:00:00
Networking Break 14:00:00 - 14:15:00
Closing Remarks & Awards Presentation 14:15:00 - 14:30:00
Closing Keynote Speaker (Est. 1 CEU) 14:30:00 - 15:30:00
AHF Fundraising & Networking Event 16:00:00 - 17:00:00
Free Time 17:00:00 - 19:00:00
Celebrate AHF – Closing Gala & Awards Dinner 19:00:00 - 22:30:00

TestimonialWhat are Attendees Saying?

“AHF conference is time we’ll spent. Great opportunities for refreshing my perspective to daily operational challenges with innovative ideas and solutions. Always appreciate this opportunity!”
2022

M. C.
Operator - Senior Dining - Pennsylvania

“I personally loved this opportunity! There is much information and help that is required for someone like me to grow as a foodservice individual. I was able to learn so much, and meet so many different people. I even made a few new friends. This was an amazing time for myself, and I would love to attend next year!”
2022

J. B.
Operator - Critical Access Hospital - Indiana

“The AHF National Conference never disappoints! If you can dream it, an operator or business partner at the conference is willing to share their wisdom and help you succeed.”
2022

M. V.
Operator - Pediatric Hospital - Tennessee

“The 2023 AHF Conference: The Great Journey. Such a fitting theme to encompass the experiences I had during this conference. This was the first professional conference I have attended and the bar has been set high. I left feeling inspired and validated-with many great ideas to implement. My confidence as a leader was restored and the networking experience was outstanding. I cannot wait to attend the next AHF National Conference!”
2023

E. L.
Operator - Acute Care - Texas

“Best Conference Ever!!!”
2023

T. R.
Operator - Specialty Hospital - Texas

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