Bear-Hands Educational Conference & Expo 2026
Organized by Riverfront Conference Center
Hosted by the Craven County Environmental Health Department, this conference provides education, networking, and broad training for food service employees, managers, and...
- Dates
- Jul 20, 2026
- Location
- New Bern, NC
- Deadline
- Apr 30, 2026
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
Hosted by the Craven County Environmental Health Department, this conference provides education, networking, and broad training for food service employees, managers, and owners on the five risk factors to food safety. The event aims to enhance skills, stay updated on regulations, explore innovations in food safety, and foster collaboration among industry, suppliers, and regulatory bodies in Craven and surrounding counties. It features 7 interactive training booths covering foodborne illness risk factors, proper food storage, allergen awareness, building and fire safety, and architect insights.
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Exhibitor Booth Packages (Standard $200, Silver $300, Sponsor $500), which include free parking, covered & skirted table with two (2) chairs, complimentary registration, access to lounge with beverages & lunch, seminars, and conference directory listing. The Sponsor package also includes company logo on the website as a sponsor. Non-Vendor Sponsorships (over $1000) include company logo on the website, custom promotional floor clings, shout-outs during speaker sessions, and sponsor logo on livestream digital display.
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