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Join us August 23-25, 2024, in San Antonio, TX at the beautiful JW Marriott in the Hill Country for AHF’s 2024 National Conference. AHF’s National Conference is the only place where operators can network and learn exclusively from the self-operated healthcare and senior dining industry. AHF and its members are leading the way in healthcare, senior dining, and hospitality.

Operators — AHF’s conference INCLUDES ALL MEALS, SNACKS, AND RECEPTIONS. Your registration includes all meals and receptions – so once you get here there really isn’t extra expense needed! Only unique smaller events are extra – and often those are free too. 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. 

It will be an event full of new innovations, inspiration, and unique activities. 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. 

 

Who Should Attend? 

  • Healthcare Operators

    Healthcare foodservice and nutritional professionals including foodservice directors, dining directors, managers, administrators, dietitians, culinary professionals and other leaders and aspiring leaders.

  • Senior Dining Operators

    Senior dining foodservice and nutritional professionals including foodservice directors, dining directors, managers, administrators, dietitians, culinary professionals and other leaders and aspiring leaders.

  • Chefs, Culinary Professionals, Dietitians

    AHF's conference isn't just for foodservice directors. Our content provide critical learnings for chefs and dietitians and those aspiring to move into higher level leadership positions.

  • Aspiring Leaders

    Foodservice operators and professionals looking to gain training with the aim of growing their career NEED to attend. AHF provides trainings, leadership experience, and critical network growth that will help you achieve your goals and find mentors.

  • System, Regional, and Administrative Leaders

    Senior level leaders from healthcare and senior dining operations are encouraged to attend. AHF provide high-level networking and education with actionable take-aways to improve operations.

2024 Registration Rates

Use the options below to see what registration rate would apply to your situation.  Earlybird registration rates closed on June 22nd, thank you for understanding. 

Members: Operators, Educators, Retired, Affiliates

$900
  • ALL Meals
  • All Receptions & Events
  • All Sessions
  • Unlimited Networking
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, ANF, ACF

Non-Member: Operators

$1,000
  • ALL Meals
  • All Receptions & Events
  • All Sessions
  • Unlimited Networking
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF

Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO)

$1,100
  • ALL Meals
  • All Receptions & Events
  • All Sessions
  • Unlimited Networking
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF

Sponsors & Exhibitors: Additional Full Pass

$1,100
  • ALL Meals
  • All Receptions & Events
  • All Sessions
  • Unlimited Networking
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, ANF, ACF

Sponsors & Exhibitors: Additional Tradeshow Pass

$250
  • Tradeshow Set-up & Breakdown Access
  • Access to Tradeshow Hours (Tuesday)
  • Does not include access to meals/sessions/events

AHF Media Partners

$1,100
  • ALL Meals
  • All Receptions & Events
  • All Sessions
  • Unlimited Networking
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF

Non-Exhibiting Business Partners

$2,050
  • ALL Meals
  • All Receptions & Events
  • All Sessions
  • Unlimited Networking
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, ANF, ACF
  • Tradeshow Access By Guided Tour Only (Thanks for understanding!)

Student Members

$FREE
  • All Sessions
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF
  • Unlimited Networking
  • Does Not Include Receptions & Events

Student Members: Full Pass

$150
  • All Sessions
  • 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF
  • Unlimited Networking
  • Receptions & Events

Join AHF

Not a member, but want to join? Great! Joining is easy. Simply follow the link below to join AHF and start receiving discounts, industry news and updates, access to our self-op benchmarking program, and so much more. AHF provides its members with over a thousand dollars in value for dues beginning at just $260. Becoming an operator member gets you not only all our membership benefits but saves you $200 on registration.

Attendance Support

Operator Justification Letter

Download our template operator justification letter to help you gain support and funding to attend AHF 2024. Submit the request now to ensure your, and your teams, professional development is included in your facilities budget. Download the word document template and then customize this letter, add your own branding, and send it to your supervisor/administrator to help them understand the high level of value you would receive attending AHF’s Annual Conference. Explain what budget you need to attend by using the pricing above, calculating in if you’ll be applying for a scholarship, and be sure to include other members of your team: dietitians, chefs, culinary team members, managers, successors and others. 

Scholarships

AHF typically provides a number of $525 scholarships available to support operators. The amount provided each year changes slightly each year. Scholarships will open in February of 2024. Each year AHF is proud to provide scholarships to assist our operator members in attending the AHF Annual Conference thanks to the generous contributions of AHF Sponsors & Exhibitors, our local chapters, and members. 

Real Rewards Cafe Points

AHF Members can utilize Real Rewards Cafe to pay for their AHF Membership and Conference Registration! Real Rewards Cafe participation is free, easy and you can earn rewards, like AHF Membership and Conference Registration, for the foodservice products you already buy. Simply register for the conference and select “Pay with Real Rewards Cafe Points” At the end of the form. AHF will then submit your request to RRC. 

 

Group Operator Discounts

Registering more than 5 operators at the full conference rate? Send us a note and we’ll provide you with a code to receive 10% off your registration! *All registrations must be at the full rate, cannot be combined with scholarship recipients. 

Other support options

Looking for support registering? Apply to compete in our Culinary Competition, or nominate yourself (or others) for an AHF award. Next year apply to be a speaker! 

Continuing Education Credits (CEU)

AHF is pleased to offer participants continuing education credits at each of our annual conferences. Each year AHF obtains certification approval from AND, ANFP and ACF. Credits per session can be found on the Schedule Page, however, attendees can expect to receive about 15+ credits. 

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Sponsoring AHF annually is a fantastic way to get your brand in front of the self-operated community and build new relationships with prospective clients. Learn more and join us as a sponsor or exhibitor below. 

Registration Policies

Cancellations must be received in writing no later than July 26, 2024. All cancellation requests must be sent via email to registration@healthcarefoodservice.org. All cancellations made before Friday, July 26, 2024, are subject to a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after Friday, July 26, 2024, however, substitutions or transfers to another individual without penalty are welcome. AHF regrets that refunds will not be given for those who register but do not attend.

If an attendee is unable to attend the Conference based on serious illness or death (of self or a family member), a partial refund (amount paid minus a $75 processing charge) may be granted.  Requestors shall submit the request in writing to registration@healthcarefoodservice.org. The Association shall review the request to ensure it is in accordance with AHF’s written policies. No refunds shall be granted for canceled or missed flights and/or inclement weather.

The Association reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the Conference because of low enrolment, COVID 19, travel restrictions, lockdown, or other circumstances. If the Conference is canceled in its entirety due to circumstances beyond the control of it (including but not limited to, acts of God, war, terrorism, failure of transportation, weather, accidents, fires, electrical failures, strikes, labor disputes, postal delays, explosions, and government orders or regulations), the Association may choose to refund the appropriate registration fees to conference registrants; no refunds shall be made for travel expenses related to the conference. Attendees who purchase non-refundable airline tickets do so at their own risk.

guest passes

AHF offers guest passes to one or more of our evening receptions  for attendees brining spouses, friends, or family. Guest passes may not be used for regular attends, additional attendees of vendor companies, etc. Those individuals should regular at the appropriate rate above as attendees. Guest passes can be added during registration. Or by emailing registration@healthcarefoodservice.org. Guest ticket rates are listed below:

    • Guest Ticket – All Meals Package (access to all three receptions): $400
    • Guest Ticket – Opening Reception: $150
    • Guest Ticket – Culinary Competition: $110
    • Guest Ticket – Celebrate AHF: $140