2024 National Leadership Conference

April 25, 2024

Held annually in April, the National Leadership Conference (NLC) is tailored for state association leaders to learn, network and build leadership skills.

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May 3, 2024

2024 School Lunch Hero Day

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In 2013, SNA partnered with author Jarrett J. Krosoczka, of the “Lunch Lady” book series, to remind everyone that school nutrition employees are superheroes that deserve some recognition. Check out Jarrett Krosoczka’s Ted Talk about School Lunch Hero Day!


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July 14, 2024

2024 Annual National Conference

In-Person Conference

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!


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October 14, 2024

2024 National School Lunch Week

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The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.


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January 19, 2025

2025 School Nutrition Industry Conference (SNIC)

In-Person Conference

Bringing together the brightest minds in school nutrition, this event will explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the profession.


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Future Meetings & Events

Annual National Conference

LocationDates
Boston, MAJuly 14-16, 2024
San Antonio, TXJuly 13-15, 2025
Charlotte, NCJuly 12-14, 2026
Phoenix, AZJuly 11-13, 2027
Nashville, TNJuly 9-11, 2028

School Nutrition Industry Conference

LocationDates
Phoenix, AZJanuary 19-21, 2025
Austin, TXJanuary 11-13, 2026
Tampa, FLJanuary 10-12, 2027
San Diego, CAJanuary 23-25, 2028

Legislative Action Conference

LocationDates
Washington, D.C.March 9-11, 2025
Washington, D.C.March 8-10, 2026
Washington, D.C.March 7-9, 2027
Washington, D.C.March 5-7, 2028

National Leadership Conference

LocationDates
Seattle, WAApril 25-27, 2024

National School Lunch Week

Dates
October 14-18, 2024
October 13-17, 2025
October 12-16, 2026
October 11-15, 2027
October 9-13, 2028

National School Breakfast Week

Dates
March 3-7, 2025
March 2-6, 2026
March 1-5, 2027
March 6-10, 2028

School Lunch Hero Day

Dates
May 3, 2024
May 2, 2025
May 1, 2026
May 7, 2027
May 5, 2028