AHF 2025 National Conference

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

21-23 August 2025

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.

EventsEvents & Activities

Register & Attend

Registration opens in March. Join us for up to 17.5 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.

AHF Schedule

Curated Education

Curated content for the self-op industry. Walk away with a playbook of practical tips, critical innovations, and new ideas. We will offer up to 17.5 earnable CEUs in 2025.

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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

Topics	Speakers	Time	Venue
Registration Open		08:30:00 - 20:00:00
[Area Activity:] Folgers Chef & Silo Plant Tour and Cupping Event (Free - Operators Only) (Est. 1.5 CEUs)		08:00:00 - 12:00:00
[Area Activity] St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Tour ($50 - Open To All)		08:00:00 - 11:00:00
[Pre-Con Charitable Activity] Project Sunshine & AHF - 'Kits For Play'		09:00:00 - 10:00:00
[Pre-Con Deep Dive] Every Dollar Counts: Align Financial Performance with Operational Goals (Est. 1.5 CEUs)		01:00:00 - 14:30:00
[Pre-Con Deep Dive] Defining Deliciousness in Healthcare and Senior Living (Est. 1.5 CEUs)		14:45:00 - 16:15:00
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
[Keynote & Welcome] Control the Controllables (Est. 1 CEU)		07:45:00 - 09:00:00
Networking Break		09:00:00 - 09:30:00
[Awards Presentation] Exemplary Leadership & Future Horizons Awards		09:30:00 - 09:45:00
[Mainstage] AHF Fish Talks - Culinary Trends, Flavor, & More (Est. 1.25 CEUs)		09:45:00 - 11:00:00
Networking Break		11:00:00 - 11:15:00
[Mainstage] Maximizing Impact: Proving Value, Protecting Teams, and Responding to Threats in Operations Big & Small (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] Transforming Tomorrow's Leaders: Strategies for Foodservice Management Rotations (Est. 1 CEU)		16:00:00 - 17:00:00
[Concurrent Session] Retail Strategies in a Lean Healthcare World (Est. 1 CEU)		16:00:00 - 17:00:00
[Concurrent Session] Elevating Senior Dining: Creating Flexible Meal Plans that Satisfy Residents and Meet Budget Goals (Est. 1 CEU)		16:00:00 - 17:00:00
Free Time		17:00:00 - 18:00:00
Culinary Competition & Reception		18:00:00 - 20:15:00

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 & Exhibitors Only] Debrief Breakfast		07:30:00 - 08:15:00
Breakfast Served		07:30:00 - 08:30:00
[Mainstage] The Future of Foodservice: C-Suite Perspectives on Innovation, Strategy, and Flexibility (Est. 1 CEU)		08:30:00 - 09:45:00
Networking Break		09:45:00 - 10:00:00
[Awards Presentation] Partnership in Leadership and Impact & Innovations Awards		10:00:00 - 10:15:00
[Mainstage] Back to Basics: Operational Success through Process Improvement (Est. 1 CEU)		10:15:00 - 11:15:00
AHF Chapter Networking Break		11:15:00 - 12:00:00
[Mainstage] State of the Industry: Current and Future Trends, Challenges, and Solutions in Healthcare and Senior Dining (Est. 1 CEU)		12:00:00 - 13:00:00
Networking Break		13:00:00 - 13:15:00
[Concurrent Session] Revolutionizing Healthcare Foodservice: AI and Robotics from Meal Production to Patient Delivery (Est. 1 CEU)		13:15:00 - 14:15:00
[Concurrent Session] Aligning Administrative QAPI Directives with Foodservice's Operational Objectives (Est. 1 CEU)		13:15:00 - 14:15:00
[Concurrent Session] Be Your Own Mentor: Building Connections, Confidence, and Career Growth (Est. 1 CEU)		13:15:00 - 14:15:00
Networking Break		14:15:00 - 14:30:00
[Keynote & Closing] Winning the Mental Game in Leadership and Life (Est. 1 CEU)		14:30:00 - 15:45:00
AHF's Heads or Tails Fundraiser		16:00:00 - 16:30:00
AHF Mini-Mardi Gras Float Showdown Fundraiser		16:30:00 - 17:00:00
Free Time		17:00:00 - 19:00:00
[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