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It’s time for AHF’s community to come back together for the best annual conference in the industry. AHF’s annual conference is a chance to recharge with peers and colleagues while learning from nationally recognized speakers, networking, mingling and enjoying great meals. The Association for Healthcare Foodservice’s Annual Conference is the industry-leading association conference for self-operated (independent) foodservice professionals from the healthcare and senior dining industries. 

5 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Miss AHF 2023!

  • For self operators, By self operators

    Sessions, speakers, and vendors that leave you with new knowledge, skills, and efficiencies to improve your operations and stay self-operated

  • World Class Tradeshow

    Exciting, innovative vendors ready to help further improve your healthcare facilities and resident communities

  • All inclusive!

    Have you noticed that many conferences today offer food at separate pricing or not at all? AHF provides breakfast, lunch, snack breaks, and dinner throughout the conference. Meaning once on site, you don’t need to worry about extra expenses.

  • Leave prepared for what comes next

    You’ll leave with the tangible new skills and take-aways needed to help improve your instituations bottom line, maximize your resources, and improve your overall foodservice program. Build your playbook for future disruptions, challenges, and opportunities.

  • Critical Networking

    Invaluable networking and relationship-building with other directors, managers, chefs, VPs, and peers from your industry

Participants can expect to join AHF for unique conference sessions focused on industry trends, future innovation, financial acumen, leadership, retail management, culinary inspiration, and so much more. Not only that, but our events are a place to make lifelong friends and business connections. AHF is an open and welcoming community and one packed full of individuals capable of lending support and advice. You don’t want to miss being a part of our annual conference. 

2023 Registration Rates

Use the options below to see what registration rate would apply to your situation. Register by June 15, 2023 to save $100! Following June 15th rates will increase. 

Operator VIP Raffle

Any operator who registers at the full conference registration rate will automatically be entered to win AHF VIP STATUS. The selected VIP(s) will receive:

        •          — Free airport transfer from AHF
      •          — Room upgrade to one-bedroom suite (between August 4-9)
      •          — Welcome amenity from AHF delivered to your room
      •          — Badge and registration bag delivered to your room

Members: Operators, Educators, Retired, Affiliates

$900 $800
  • 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 $1950
  • 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.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT! Our “Better Together” Membership Campaign provides 50% off operator membership for new facilities until May 2023. This is a great time to join AHF and receive discounted access to the Annual Conference. Learn more here. 

Attendance Support

Scholarships

AHF is pleased to announce that there are a number of $525 scholarships available to support operators in attending AHF’s 2023 Annual Conference. 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! 

Operator Justification Letter

Download our template operator justification letter to help you gain support and funding to attend AHF 2023. 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. 

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.