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. 

EventsEvents & Activities

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Register Today!

Registration IS OPEN! Join us for up to 16.5 CEUs, networking, leadership training, & more! Meals & snacks included. This is a conference you cannot afford to miss!

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Agenda & Schedule

Operator driven & built to provide real, practical, take-aways. Level up your operation with a custom program for self-operators in healthcare & senior dining.

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Culinary Leadership Academy

Join AHF's first ever Culinary Leadership Academy, a high-impact, chef-focused workshop.

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Culinary Competition

Submission are closed. Register to attend and watch the culinary showdown LIVE! Who will win the gold?

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National Awards

Applications are closed! Register to attend & celebrate our award winners. Start planning your 2027 submission.

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Operator Scholarships

Apply for an operator scholarship to help you get to conference! Check out the reg. page for all the ways to save and attend.

SponsorsDiamond Sponsors

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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