Become A Sponsor/Exhibitor

Sponsor or Exhibit with AHF in 2026

AHF is the leadership national nonprofit association serving self-operated foodservice leaders in healthcare and senior dining. AHF provides a platform by which you and your company can build meaningful, rewarding relationships with leading subject matter experts. Our ability to assist you in cultivating targeted opportunities to drive brand visibility will help you gain success in the self-op market. AHF’s community has hundreds of self-operated leaders looking to build vendor partnerships. More than that AHF members are connected to hundreds more facilities further extending your reach. AHF Members are key decision-makers (80%+) in the procurement of food, equipment, services and more. Begin your journey with an annual sponsorship and tailor it further with a range of a-la-carte opportunities to maximize your exposure. If attending our conference isn’t feasible this year, don’t worry; you can download our media kit to craft your customized package.

Basic Details: AHF’s sponsorship terms are typically January to December. Sponsorship is open until filled. Bronze and above packages include BOTH annual and conference benefits. Sign up will follow the schedule below: 

  • October-November 30, 2025 – Exclusive sponsor/Exhibitor registration period for renewing 2025 sponsors. 
  • December 1, 2025 onward – First-come first-serve signups. Spaces open until filled. Please note that inventory may be limited by level. We recommend getting your participation secured by March 31, 2026. We often sell out by May. 

Our Philosophy: Our business partners and vendors are a critical part of our community. You support our members, help us achieve our goals, and we consider you critical members! Our team works diligently to ensure a diverse and dynamic tradeshow floor. We strive to offer a well-rounded mix of sponsors, providing operators with the best opportunities to innovate their operations. Above all, we are committed to showcasing sponsors who share our mission and support our members’ self-operated status. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We couldn’t do this without you!

2026 Prospectus and Media Kit coming soon. Expect 2025 rates to increase $300 per level and some a-la-carte and media rates to increase. 

2025 Prospectus
2025 Media Kit

Elevate Your Brand with AHF’s Foodservice Leaders

AHF prides itself on a data-driven organization that seeks to collate and provide key insights into the self-operated world. Business partner members and sponsors can gain access to those insights (some sponsorship levels – Silver and above provide the might insight. In our most recent survey of members operators noted increased focus on the adoption of AI and robotics to strealine tasks, digital integration, a continued emphasis on sustainability and food waste management. They are seeking labor-saving tools and technologies, cost management, and ways to enhance patient and resident satisfaction. 

Operators 2024 top three concerns were: 

  1.  Staffing
  2.  Training, development, and employee engagement/retention
  3.  Patient/Resident satisfaction

AHF operators are growing, renovating, and innovating. Make sure you’re at the forefront with them. In the coming 3 years:

  • 88% will purchase equipment
  • 70% will invest in new software/technology
  • 53% will overhaul their menus
  • 38% will upgrade their café or restaurant space
  • 33% will upgrade patient/resident spaces and services