EXHIBIT AT ANC 2026:
CELEBRATE 80 YEARS OF IMPACT
WHY EXHIBIT?
Connect with key decision-makers from every corner of the school nutrition space
Launch new products, gain visibility, and grow your impact
Be part of a movement shaping the next era of school meals
Exhibitor Resources
Exhibit Booth Fees
Corporate/Industry
Member Rates:
10 x 10 Inline | $3,050
10 x 10 Corner | $3,250
Non-member Rates:
10x10 Inline | $4,350
10x10 Corner | $4,450
Industry
Membership Fees
Industry Consultant: $450/year
Corporate Membership: $995/year
Patron: $15,000/year
Dates & Exhibit Hall Hours (tentative)
July 12-14, 2026 | Tradeshow: July 13–14, 2026
Friday, July 10
- Move-in for Exhibitors (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).
- Registration Opens: (2:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Saturday, July 11
- Registration (7:00am – 5:00pm)
- Move-in for Exhibitors (8:00 am – 9:00 pm)
- Pre-Conference Sessions (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Sunday, July 12
- Registration (7:00 am – 5:00 pm)
- Move-in for Exhibitors (8:00 am – 9:00 pm)
- Education Sessions (8:00 am – 3:15 pm)
- Opening General Session (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm)
Monday, July 13
- Registration (7:00am – 5:00pm)
- Exhibitor Signup for ANC27 Phoenix (7:30am – 9:00am)
- Education Sessions (8am – 8:30am)
- Opening of Exhibit Hall (9:30 am – 2:30 pm)
- Exhibitor Signup for ANC27 Phoenix (2:30 pm – 5:00pm)
- Education Sessions (2:45 pm – 5:00 pm)
Tuesday, July 14
- Closing General Session (8:00 am – 9:15 am)
- Exhibit Hall (9:30 am – 2:30 pm)
- Exhibitor Signup for ANC27 Phoenix (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
- Move-out for Exhibitors (2:30 pm – 8:00 pm)
- Education Sessions (2:45 pm – 4:30 pm)
- Final Event (7:30 pm – 10:00 pm)
Wednesday, July 15
- Move-out for Exhibitors (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
What’s Included with Your Booth?
Booth Package Benefits:
- Five (5) Complimentary Exhibit Hall badges for each 10x10 expo-space purchased.
- Ten hours (10) of exclusive, non-competing exhibit hall hours.
- Networking opportunities for your company to interact with more than 3,000 foodservice professionals and generate leads.
- Opportunity to promote, sample and demonstrate new products and services and obtain buyer feedback.
- Access to all General Sessions and Industry Educational Sessions.
- Use of the ANC 2026 Charlotte conference logo for marketing purposes.
- Company profile listed in the exhibit section of the official ANC Program Guide (subject to print deadline); a resource used by attendees throughout the year.
- Complimentary coffee service in the Exhibits Lounge from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Pipe & drape for your company’s booth.
- A 7x44 Identification Sign.
Not Included
Additional services such as: storage, placement, shipment or reshipment of exhibit materials, special lighting, booth furnishings, tables, chairs, electrical supplies, carpet, individual booth cleaning or any other special services which are the financial responsibility of the exhibitor are not included.
Contract Acceptance
The Association reserves the right to use its sole discretion in reassigning space in cases where competitive products have adjacent exhibits or floor reconfiguration is needed. Prior exhibitors are given the first opportunity to reserve space for the following year at the current show. Booths will be assigned to those companies and others exhibiting at the current show according to the established priority point system. All contracts received thereafter will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis.
Booth Assignment
The Association reserves the right to use its sole discretion in reassigning space in cases where competitive products have adjacent exhibits or floor reconfiguration is needed. Prior exhibitors are given the first opportunity to reserve space for the following year at the current show. Booths will be assigned to those companies and others exhibiting at the current show according to the established priority point system. All contracts received thereafter will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis.
Exhibitor Communications
Please note that Exhibitor Alerts will be sent by email updating you on important issues or changes that might occur as the conference approaches. Please ensure that we have the correct contact information for your company. We look forward to working with you to ensure a successful show.
Beware of Unauthorized Solicitations
There has been a rash of unauthorized companies soliciting our attendees and exhibitors related to various services, from housing to attendee lists. Please do not respond to their emails or calls. Do not provide them with credit card information. You are welcome to contact SNA at any time to confirm the status of a vendor. Unfortunately, SNA has no control over the false claims that these unauthorized vendors make and is not able to assist in resolving issues that arise when our exhibitors enter into agreements with unauthorized companies.
ANC 2026 Official Conference Partners
SNA Publications and Advertising
School Nutrition magazine—the Association’s award-winning flagship publication—is the only official magazine and electronic publication that exhibits on the floor, distributes materials within the convention center facility and contracted hotels.
Advertise in official ANC26 publications—Ask about big savings when you advertise in both School Nutrition magazine's ANC issue (May/June 2026) and the official ANC publications! Also inquire about digital advertising opportunities, including the ANC website, pre-show e-blasts and ANC dailies.
Contact your MCI sales representative:
Dan Kaste
Account Executive, MCI USA
410-584-8355
dan.kaste@wearemci.com
Brian Marks
AVP, Client Partnership & Performance, MCI USA
(443) 689-7010
brian.marks@wearemci.com
Christina Kardon
Account Executive, MCI USA
(410) 316-9862
christina.kardon@wearemci.com
Official Vendors
Tradeshow Decorator:
GES - Global Experience Specialist
(800) 475-2098
www.ges.com
Housing Bureau:
Conference Direct
(877) 440-7549
sna@conferencedirect.com
Audio Visual Rentals:
OnServices
(800) 967-2419
www.onservices.com
Certificate of Insurance (COIs):
Rain Protection Insurance
(800) 528-7975
sales@rainprotection.net
Note: To include your ad in an official ANC publication, you must be a current exhibitor.
Contact Us
Contact Us
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact a member of the Meetings Team at (800) 877-8822 or via email below.
Senior Corporate Sales & Industry Specialist
Crystal Harper Pierre
Senior Corporate Sales, Industry Success & Patron Program
Nita Artis
Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Industry Relations
Danielle Duran Baron
