41st National Child Nutrition Conference
Organized by National CACFP Sponsors Association
The 41st National Child Nutrition Conference, themed 'Fresh Ideas, Shared Purpose', is the premier annual event held by the National CACFP Association.
- Dates
- Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2027
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Deadline
- Mar 9, 2027
- Attendees
- 2,000
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About this conference
The 41st National Child Nutrition Conference, themed 'Fresh Ideas, Shared Purpose', is the premier annual event held by the National CACFP Association. It brings together approximately 2,000 child nutrition stakeholders, including professionals from child care centers, home providers, sponsoring organizations, school districts, afterschool programs, Head Start programs, Food Banks, tribal nations, State Agencies, Federal Agencies, Emergency Shelters, Anti-Hunger Organizations, Industry Leaders, and Local Government Agencies. Attendees can expect a comprehensive schedule of training, networking, and opportunities to learn about CACFP compliance, special diets, self-care for child nutrition professionals, AI tools for stronger programs, and USDA summer meal policy updates.
Sponsorship options
Comprehensive sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Nonprofit exhibitor levels ($1,250 - $5,000), commercial workshops ($950), various advertising options (Conference Program Ads $450 - $850, Tote Bag Promotion $1,000+), and numerous event sponsorship levels ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 (e.g., CACFP Champion, Tote Bags, Regional Networking Event, WiFi, Education Track, Scholarship Support). Industry Partner memberships for $1,000 also offer discounts on exhibitor and advertiser fees.
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