Member DashboardMarch 2-5 | The Royal Sonesta | New Orleans
Grab Your Seat at the Table!
Join industry peers and thought leaders at NAFEM’s 2026 Executive Summit (formerly Annual Meeting & Management Workshop).
This isn’t just a conference; it’s a curated forum for high level member conversations and collaboration. Content is designed to address the most challenging issues faced by NAFEM executives in today’s complicated business environment. We’ll also look closely at our foodservice equipment & supplies industry, so attendees leave New Orleans better equipped to handle it all.
Monday, March 2
Opening Reception/Dinner
The Royal Sonesta Hotel
New Orleans
Tuesday, March 3
From the geopolitical landscape to the future of risk, we address your most critical challenges. We’ll also present a world-leading AI scholar followed by the Annual Business Meeting.
Wednesday, March 4
Sessions focus on our industry with discussions on foodservice trends, what operators are facing, supply chain, and forecasting the future. We’ll include influential luncheon and closing speakers to synthesize the key themes of the conference and reignite inspiration.
Thursday, March 5
While the Executive Summit closes with our Keynote Dinner, join us Thursday morning for coffee, breakfast and farewells, 7 – 9 a.m.
Hotel – The Royal Sonesta
The most influential minds in the industry converge in New Orleans, a timeless city with a unique way of life. Fueled by 300 years of history, we’ll provide opportunities to enjoy the picturesque scenery and rich cultural traditions.
Make hotel reservations for the 2026 Executive Summit only via the link from NAFEM; do not attempt to make reservations through any outside emails or links.
The Royal Sonesta honors our group rate of $229/night three days before and after the Executive Summit.
If you prefer to call The Royal Sonesta, the in-house reservations department is available at +1.504.586.0300, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Central. Mention NAFEM when booking..
Fees – Summit Rates
NAFEM Active & Affiliate Members | $4,500
per registrant
Every third registrant receives discounted rate of $1,500 (Example: $4,500 each for first two registrants and $1,500 for third registrant = $10,500)
NAFEM Associate Members | $3,500 ($4,500 for associates in the Manufacturer Services category). Price includes two NAFEM associate member participants and one tabletop space.
NAFEM Guest | $650 (Assumes one spouse/guest, accompanying a registered NAFEM active/affiliate member or an associate member over and above the two included with an associate registration).