• Start Date 08/21/2025
  • Start Time 08:00
  • End Date 08/23/2025
  • End Time 22:00
  • Location Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Operators will enjoy a conference with a world-class tradeshow, innovative and curated content that leaves them prepared for what comes next, and new connections. 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! AHF’s National Conference is a place for solutions and tangible takeaways where content is king and sponsors are ready to support you. AHF and its members are leading the way in healthcare, senior dining, and hospitality.

Start Planning Your Attendance Now: AHF has a number of fantastic ways to attend. Check out our operator justification template letter below to help make the case to your administrators as to why AHF’s National Conference is an investment for your facility and staff. Submit the letter now to your administrators to gain early approval. Also, be sure to check out our scholarships, apply for an AHF Award, apply for the Culinary Competition for additional ways to attend.

Find all the ways to gain attendance support on the Registration page.

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