November 11-13, 2026 | Madison, Wisconsin

Fall Workshops

Choose between two immersive workshops designed to sharpen leadership skills, hosted side-by-side. Engaging People to Improve Operational Performance and the Financial Management Workshop come together over three days to provide targeted professional development alongside invaluable relationship-building amongst collegiate dining leaders.

January 21-22, 2027

Foodservice Directors Symposium

Following the roundtables, participants will attend the two-day Foodservice Directors Symposium. This retreat-style event is designed to encourage peer-driven, solution-focused discussions around current and future trends in collegiate dining. Attendees are invited to propose discussion topics in advance to ensure the content is directly relevant to their institutional needs.

January 19-20, 2027

Operator Roundtables

The Operator Roundtables provide participants with the opportunity to engage with industry members committed to supporting the collegiate foodservice sector in achieving dining excellence and operational goals. This event facilitates collaborative discussions between foodservice professionals and industry partners, offering practical insights that can be applied to campus operations.