About AHF2026 - Together Toward Tomorrow

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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EventsEvents & Activities

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Call for Speakers!

OPEN! Submit by Dec 31, 2025! Submit a proposal to be a speaker. Operators receive attendance support if selected to speak.

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Attend

Registration opens March 2026. Join us for 14+ CEUs, networking, leadership training, and more! Better yet, all meals included!

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National Awards

Opens Feb 2026. Share your accomplishments in healthcare and senior dining by apply for a National Award!

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Culinary Competition

Submission opens Feb 2026! The competition features five culinary teams from healthcare & senior dining.

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Curated Education

Curated content for the self-op industry. Walk away with a playbook of practical tips, critical innovations, and new ideas.

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Give Back

Each year AHF hosts a chartiable activity to give back to the local community or others. Help us give back while you attend.

Sample Schedule

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AgendaSample Agenda

TopicsSpeakersTimeVenue
Area Activities 08:00:00 - 12:00:00
Pre-Con Charitable Activity 09:00:00 - 10:00:00
[Pre-Con Deep Dive] 01:00:00 - 14:30:00
[Pre-Con Deep Dive] 14:45:00 - 16:15:00
New Attendee Reception 18:00:00 - 19:00:00
Opening Reception 19:00:00 - 22:00:00
TopicsSpeakersTimeVenue
Breakfast Provided 07:00:00 - 08:00:00
[Keynote & Welcome] 07:45:00 - 09:00:00
Networking Break 09:00:00 - 09:15:00
[Mainstage] AHF Fish Talks 09:30:00 - 11:00:00
[Mainstage Session] 11:15:00 - 12:15:00
AHF Tradeshow & Lunch 12:30:00 - 16:00:00
[Concurrent Sessions] 16:15:00 - 17:15:00
Culinary Competition & Reception 18:00:00 - 20:15:00
TopicsSpeakersTimeVenue
Rise & Shine! It’s AHFs Free Morning Exercise Activity 06:30:00 - 07:00:00
Breakfast Served 07:30:00 - 08:30:00
[Mainstage Session] 08:30:00 - 09:45:00
[Mainstage Session] 10:15:00 - 11:15:00
AHF Chapter Networking Break 11:15:00 - 12:00:00
[Mainstage Session] 12:00:00 - 13:00:00
[Concurrent Sessions] 13:15:00 - 14:15:00
[Keynote & Closing] 14:30:00 - 15:45:00
AHF Fundraising Event 16:00:00 - 17:00:00
[Celebrate AHF] Closing Gala & Awards Dinner (Cocktail Attire Requested) 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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