In addition to presentations and workshops, each day of the conference features additional optional events to enhance your overall learning and opportunities for collaboration and networking. Click on the links below to learn more about each featured event.
Bonus Activities for All Attendees
Mon 4/21 | 5-7PM EST
Join us the evening prior to the first full day of the conference for a night of networking and comradery.
April 22-23
Learn more about the five optional, sustainability in action themed facility tours being offered at this year's conference.
Join us Tuesday and Wednesday morning for an energizing morning yoga session focused on awakening the mind and restoring movement to the body ahead of a day filled with conversation. These sessions are designed for all levels from beginner to advanced.
Optional Events for Suppliers & Distributors
Wed 4/23 | 8 -10AM EST
The Supplier Showcase is an exciting, new conference feature that will provide the opportunity to connect with leading suppliers and vendors driving sustainability in our food systems.
This interactive event will feature innovative products, services, and solutions designed to help institutions and businesses make sustainability more achievable. The Supplier Showcase is the place to discover what’s next in higher education foodservice sustainability.
Optional Events for Students & Academics
Mon 4/21 | 8AM -7PM EST
Are you looking for an opportunity to tackle sustainability challenges in food supply chains? Join the 2025 Conference on Sustainable Food Procurement by Institutions Student Case Competition! Teams of undergraduate and graduate students will compete for cash prizes while developing innovative solutions for more sustainable food systems.
Mon 4/21 | 5-7PM EST
This isn’t your typical career fair— it’s a gateway to exciting opportunities in sustainable food related work! Whether you're looking for part-time, full-time, or internship roles, this is your chance to discover career paths you may not know about and connect with organizations shaping the future of food sustainability.
Wed 4/23 | 8 -10AM EST
At the Academic Poster Session, students and innovators will showcase their latest research in sustainable food procurement and sustainable food systems.