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 2024!
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.
Members: Operators, Educators, Retired, Affiliates
- ALL Meals
- All Receptions & Events
- All Sessions
- Unlimited Networking
- 15+ CEUs from ANFP, ANF, ACF
Non-Member: Operators
- ALL Meals
- All Receptions & Events
- All Sessions
- Unlimited Networking
- 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF
Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO)
- ALL Meals
- All Receptions & Events
- All Sessions
- Unlimited Networking
- 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF
Sponsors & Exhibitors: Additional Full Pass
- ALL Meals
- All Receptions & Events
- All Sessions
- Unlimited Networking
- 15+ CEUs from ANFP, ANF, ACF
Sponsors & Exhibitors: Additional Tradeshow Pass
- Tradeshow Set-up & Breakdown Access
- Access to Tradeshow Hours (Tuesday)
- Does not include access to meals/sessions/events
AHF Media Partners
- ALL Meals
- All Receptions & Events
- All Sessions
- Unlimited Networking
- 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF
Non-Exhibiting Business Partners
- 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
- All Sessions
- 15+ CEUs from ANFP, AND, ACF
- Unlimited Networking
- Does Not Include Receptions & Events
Student Members: Full Pass
- 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.