About the Annual
National Conference
Known as the School Nutrition Event of the Year, the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference (ANC) unites thousands of school nutrition program operators, industry partners, and allied organizations for an unparalleled educational and networking experience every July.


Program
Innovative approaches and dynamic ideas you can learn from, create, and replicate to reimagine your school nutrition operations. More than 120 education sessions will cover the four Key Areas of Nutrition, Operations, Administration and Communications & Marketing.

Pre-Cons
Jump start your conference learning experience with a pre-conference workshop. Choose from a two-hour express session, a four-hour half-day or a full-day of learning. A wide range of topics are offered as well as the SNS Exam.

Events
Internationally renowned as “The Ultimate ‘80s New Wave Tribute,” the Spazmatics come with all the awesome sounds, styles and way cool dance steps from the decade we’ll never forget.

Exhibitors

Become an Exhibitor
The “School Nutrition Event of the Year,” SNA’s Annual National Conference (ANC) will bring together thousands of attendees from school nutrition operations, industry, and allied organizations, for an unparalleled networking and educational experience!

Hotel & Travel Information
Hotel Information
When planning your visit to Denver, it’s always best to plan ahead. For information on Denver's attractions and interactive maps of the city, visit www.denver.org.


Location
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
With 300 days of sunshine, a walkable downtown, thriving arts and culture, an award-winning culinary scene and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, Denver offers an affordable mix of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure.

Registration
Pricing
ANC 2023 registration fees include access to all general and education sessions, the exhibit hall, culinary demonstrations and the closing event at the Convention Center. Conference registration is required to secure a reservation within SNA’s discounted ANC hotel block.

Key Dates
2023
March 8
Conference registration and housing opens.
March 30
Session speakers notified of session dates and times.
March 30
Culinary Demo Proposals are Due.
May 19
Early registration deadline.
June 8
Speaker presentations due.
June 17
Hotel cut-off deadline.
June 20
Conference regular rate.
July 8
Pre-Conference Workshops.
July 9-11
Conference and tradeshow.
July 10-11
Tradeshow and exhibitor signup for ANC 2024, Boston.
Future Meetings
Location | Dates |
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Boston, MA | July 14-16, 2024 |
San Antonio, TX | July 13-15, 2025 |
Charlotte, NC | July 12-14, 2026 |
Phoenix, AZ | July 11-13, 2027 |
Nashville, TN | July 9– 11, 2028 |