ANFP | Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals 2026
Event Date
June 15–17, 2026
Location
Orlando, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ANFP Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) is the flagship national event of the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP), a not-for-profit association that is home to the Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP) credential. Held over three days in Orlando, FL, the conference combines education, networking, and an exhibit hall focused on nutrition and non-commercial foodservice management.
The event is designed primarily for ANFP members and CDM, CFPPs. Most attendees work in healthcare settings such as nursing homes, long-term care and senior living communities, and hospitals, with others in correctional facilities, schools, and the military. Exhibitors and corporate partners come to connect with these operators, industry stakeholders, and chain and system buyers.
Attendees value ACE for its continuing-education sessions, hands-on culinary programming, and dedicated networking time both on and off the expo floor. As ANFP describes it, exhibitors and attendees are engaged in education and networking across three days, giving many hours of connection beyond the exhibit hall.
Show Highlights
- Opening keynote — Johnny Crowder: "Beyond Coping: How to Foster Resilience, Connection, and Happiness in the Workplace," drawing on his mental-health journey and the creation of the Cope Notes wellness program.
- Closing keynote — Chef Ed Harris: a no-cook, plant-forward culinary demonstration showing how to build bold flavor using acid and umami for healthcare, senior living, and institutional foodservice.
- Neon Nights Honors Gala and other special networking events.
- A popular Expo connecting operators with product and service providers.
- Continuing-education (CE) sessions for CDM, CFPPs across the three-day program.
Attendance
The official sources do not publish specific ACE attendance figures. For audience context, ANFP represents more than 14,000 professionals, most of whom hold the CDM, CFPP credential and work in healthcare settings such as long-term care facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals, with others in correctional facilities, schools, and the military.
Registration
Registration is open through the ANFP conference registration portal ("Register Now" / "Book A Room" links on the ACE 2026 event site).
- Attendees can register online for a full conference pass.
- Exhibitors and corporate partners register via the Exhibitor Registration Packet and Exhibitor & Sponsor Contract; one CDM, CFPP per exhibiting company can receive CE credits and pre-approved education-session admittance as part of the exhibit package.
- Any additional CDM, CFPPs from an exhibiting company must purchase a full attendee registration to receive CE credit and guaranteed session admittance.
Note: ANFP does not work with third-party housing or attendee-list companies; direct any suspicious solicitations to events@ANFPonline.org.
History
ANFP is a national not-for-profit association established in 1960. It was originally known as the Dietary Managers Association (DMA) and re-branded to the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals (ANFP) in 2012. The Annual Conference & Expo is the association's major national event, drawing members, vendors, and industry consultants from around the country for training across all areas of nutrition and foodservice management. Recent editions have rotated among U.S. cities, including Reno, Nevada, for the 2024 conference, with the 2026 edition set for Orlando, FL.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
The Rosen Centre Hotel serves as both the host hotel and conference venue for ACE 2026. It is located on Orlando's International Drive and offers extensive on-site amenities, including complimentary wireless internet in all guest rooms, a pool, and multiple dining venues such as Café Gauguin (buffet), Red's Deli, Harry's Poolside Bar & Grill, Banshoo Sushi Bar, 98Forty Tapas & Tequila, Smooth Java (Starbucks coffee), and the Everglades Restaurant fine dining. A hotel fact sheet and recreation details are available on the Rosen Centre website.
Parking
The Rosen Centre Hotel offers an on-site covered garage with valet and self-parking. Electric-vehicle charging stations are free for hotel guests.
- Valet parking: $42.60 (tax inclusive)
- Self-parking: $29.82 (tax inclusive)
Prices are subject to change.
Getting There
The venue sits in Orlando's International Drive area, convenient to Orlando International Airport (MCO). For directions and airport travel details, ANFP directs attendees to the Rosen Centre Hotel's Location & Transportation page.
- I-RIDE Trolley: an affordable transit option serving hundreds of destinations within the International Drive area, with a weekly pass around $6.
- Rideshare and taxis are widely available in the International Drive district.
Nearby Hotels
The Rosen Centre Hotel (9840 International Drive) is the official host hotel, offering a discounted group rate of $189 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees) while the room block lasts; the group rate applies for up to three days before and after the event based on availability. If the ANFP room block fills, attendees can search for additional nearby hotels along the International Drive corridor through ANFP's trusted partner, aRes Travel. Walking-distance dining near the hotel includes McDonald's, IHOP, and Denny's.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is ANFP ACE 2026 taking place?
The ANFP Annual Conference & Expo (ACE) 2026 takes place June 15-17, 2026, at the Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
Who should attend the ANFP Annual Conference & Expo?
ACE is designed for ANFP members and CDM, CFPPs, along with exhibitors, corporate partners, and industry stakeholders. Most attendees work in non-commercial foodservice settings such as long-term care, senior living, hospitals, correctional facilities, and schools.
Who are the keynote speakers for ACE 2026?
The opening keynote is Johnny Crowder, presenting on resilience and workplace wellness, and the closing keynote is Chef Ed Harris, delivering a no-cook, plant-forward culinary demonstration.
How do I register or reserve a hotel room?
Register through the ANFP conference registration portal linked on the ACE 2026 event page. Rooms can be booked at the host Rosen Centre Hotel at a discounted rate of $189 per night while the block lasts; ANFP does not work with third-party housing companies.
What parking and transportation options are available?
The Rosen Centre Hotel offers on-site valet parking at $42.60 and self-parking at $29.82 (tax inclusive), with free EV charging for guests. The hotel is on International Drive, served by the I-RIDE Trolley (about $6 for a weekly pass) and convenient to Orlando International Airport.
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