Important Information: Registration, Policies, and More
Registration and Badge Pick-Up
Registration and badge pick-up will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center, in the A Concourse (entrance off South College Street), starting at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 10th. Registration hours each day is as follows:
- Friday, July 10, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, July 11, 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday, July 12, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Monday, July 13, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Badge and Ticket(s) Policy
For security purposes, each person must present identification to receive registration materials and will not be allowed to pick-up another attendee’s badge or registration materials. Badges must be worn during the conference hours for admittance to the pre-conference events, exhibit hall, sessions and/or social events. Anyone without an ANC 2026 badge will be asked to register for the conference. To replace a lost badge, a $35.00 reprint fee will apply. Tickets to ANC events will NOT be reprinted, no exceptions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Cancellations & Schedule Changes
Circumstances beyond SNA’s control—weather, transportation difficulties or last-minute cancellations by program participants (speakers, presenters)—may necessitate changes in the scheduling or presentation of events and/or programs or even cancellation of a particular scheduled event or speaker. SNA cannot be responsible in any way to any conference attendee for any disappointment, inconvenience, or “loss” caused by such an eventuality. Check the SNA Events App for last-minute updates.
Conference Photos
Attendance at ANC constitutes an agreement by the registrant for SNA to take and use photos, video and audio tapes in public spaces during the conference and related events. SNA may take photographs, videos, or recordings of ANC events, which may include the likeness or participation of attendees, and reproduce them in future educational, news, or promotional materials, in print, electronic, or other media, including the SNA website and its social media channels. Attendance at ANC constitutes a waiver and release of any claims against SNA and its employees, members, and representatives, as well as granting SNA permission to make, use, and distribute such items, without payment or compensation.
Hospitality Team
Members of the North Carolina Association of School Nutrition are serving as your hosts. Please feel free to use them as a resource, as they are available to help you feel more at home.
Smoking
The Charlotte Convention Center is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is not permitted at any time.
Accessibility & Special Needs
SNA is committed to enabling access to all meeting activities, including those with dietary restrictions, to the extent reasonably possible and as required by law. To discuss or notify SNA about your access needs, please email meetings@schoolnutrition.org no later than June 20, 2026.
If you need a scooter, wheelchair, or other mobility devices while on-site, we recommend you secure one ahead of time by reaching out to one of the following providers:
CLT Mobility, Charlotte Mobility Scooter Rental, (704)879-5189
Email: cltmobility704@gmail.com
Mobility Plus, Mobility Plus Lake Norman, NC, (704)765-3216
Email: Craig.sprinkles@mobilityplus.com / LakeNorman@MobilityPlus.com
For Nursing Mothers, the Center has two dedicated locations:
Richardson Ballroom - Section B
Across from room W211
Each room is equipped with a chair, a stool, and a refrigerator. These rooms are private and can be locked.
Product Sales
Sales of any products are strictly prohibited by contract with the Convention Center personnel will rigorously enforce this regulation. Anyone apprehended will have his/her products seized and may be asked to leave the conference.
Disclaimer of Endorsement
References in any ANC materials or during the conference to any products, services or expressed ideas do not constitute or imply their endorsement by SNA.
Anti-Harassment Policy
SNA is committed to creating and maintaining a harassment-free environment for all participants in the Association’s activities, including ANC. All attendees, employees, contractors, vendors and guests are expected to engage in mutually respectful behavior and to preserve SNA’s standards of professionalism at all times.
SNA Non-Endorsement Policy
SNA does not permit its name, logo or written materials to be copied, republished, excerpted, hypertext-linked to a website or otherwise used for any commercial purpose, including advertising, or to suggest any endorsement, affiliation or sponsorship of any third-party product or service, without the prior written permission of SNA. Accordingly, no entity or individual may, in any written, verbal or electronic communication, including but not limited to press releases, promotional materials, advertisements, articles, videotapes, emails, telephone calls or face-to-face discussions, state or imply in any way that SNA has endorsed, recommended, approved, sponsored or taken any other position regarding any product or service without SNA’s prior written consent.
Antitrust Policy Statement
It is the policy of SNA and the responsibility of every Association member and participating industry organization to comply in all respects with federal and state antitrust laws. No activity or discussion at any Association meeting or other function may be engaged in for the purpose of bringing about any understanding or agreement among members that may violate or appear to violate the antitrust laws, including but not limited to raise, lower or stabilize prices; to regulate production; to allocate markets; to encourage boycotts; to foster unfair trade practices; to assist monopolization; or to in any way violate federal or state antitrust laws. Any questions regarding the meaning or applicability of this policy, as well as any concerns regarding activities or discussions at SNA meetings, should be promptly brought to the attention of SNA’s Executive Office.
Location
Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202