Join us August 21-23, 2025, in New Orleans at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.  AHF’s National Conference is the best place for operators to expand their networking, gain new skills, and understand the latest trends. AHF and its members are leading the way in healthcare, senior dining, and hospitality. The conference will cover topics including (but not limited to) leadership, food traceability, AI, robotics, technology, C-suite insights, cultural competence, sustainability, supply chain management, revenue growth, retail, contract management, time management, employee incentives, renovations, malnutrition, and more! 

Each year AHF offers up to 16 CEs for those attending the conference. Certificates of attendance for CEU submission will be provided for each accrediting body after the conclusion of the event. CEUs will be offered through the following credentialing bodies:

  • Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP)
  • American Culinary Federation (ACF)
  • Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Find all the ways to gain attendance support on the Registration page.  Scholarship applications are accepted on a rolling basis beginning in 2025. 

A sample agenda is provided below. AHF will release the full agenda in February 2025. 

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