BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:2026 SNA of Mass Annual Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Show to be held on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\nFrom directors to managers\, cooks to interns\, there's a seat and a session for everyone on your team. Whether you're navigating procurement and processing\, sharpening your culinary skills\, or exploring the latest technology tools\, you'll leave with practical ideas you can put to work on Monday morning.Highlights include an inspiring opening keynote\, a DESE update from Rob Leshin\, breakout tracks for every role\, live cooking demonstrations and competitions\, our celebrated SNAMMIES Awards Celebration\, and the always-popular Exhibit Show. Come see what's new and celebrate the people who make school nutrition thrive.AGENDA:For a tentative agenda for this year's conference\, click HERE.\nHOTEL:SNA-Mass has secured a courtesy block of rooms for your convenience. You will receive the booking links after registration. Hilton Garden Inn - Worcester 35 Major Taylor Blvd\, Worcester\, MA 01608(508) 753-5700$169 per night plus taxes\nAC Hotel Worcester125 Front St\, Worcester\, MA 01608(774) 420-7555$209 per night plus taxesBUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERS:We invite SNA of Massachusetts' 2026-2027 Business and Industry Partners to join us at this year's event! Registered partners are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the event\, including general sessions and meals. For more information on our 2026 partnerships click HERE to view our Partner Prospectus and for more information about exhibiting at this year's conference\, please read the information below. To register for this year's conference\, please complete the exhibitor registration form button on the right.MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: SNA of Mass offers all-inclusive partnership levels at various price points. These levels cover all sponsorships throughout the year\, and you won't be asked for additional contributions during the 2026-2027 school year.\nSNA of Massachusetts' 2026-2027 Business and Industry Partners receive the following benefits for this year's event:\n*Bronze partners and additional B&I attendees are welcome to register and attend at the $475 fee.\nEXHIBIT SHOW:Join us for the exhibit show on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. \nBOOTH SELECTION:Booth selection will be available first to Presenting\, Diamond\, and Platinum partners at the end of September. Gold partners can select their booths after the higher partner levels. Silver booths will be selected by SNA of Massachusetts unless with a broker. We'll be using an online booth selection portal for a smooth process.\nADDITIONAL BOOTHS:To increase your visibility\, you may purchase an additional booth for $1\,850 or participate at the Presenting Partner level.\nELECTRICITY: Electricity is not included but is available for purchase through the online registration system on page 15 of the Partner Prospectus.\nEXHIBIT SET-UP: Exhibit set-up will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Tuesday October 13th and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday October 14th. Attendees will begin arriving to the space on Wednesday at 12:30 pm and will have the opportunity to visit the exhibits until 3:30 pm.SHIPPING: Any exhibitor wishing to ship materials to the venue ahead of time should refer to page 6 of the Partner Prospectus. Fees will apply. Please have all advanced materials shipped to the DCU Center by Tuesday\, October 6th and include the following information:Advance Warehouse Shipping Address: [Name of Exhibiting Company][Your Booth Number] (if available)School Nutrition Association of MA Fall ConferenceCapital Convention Contractors153 Northboro Road - Ste 6Southborough\, MA 01772Direct Show Site Shipping Address: [Name of Exhibiting Company][Your Booth Number] (if available)School Nutrition Association of MA Fall ConferenceCapital Convention ContractorsDCU Center50 Foster StreetWorcester\, MA 01608Conference Bag Items: Hold for Arrival - SNA of Mass Conference BagsDCU Center50 Foster StreetWorcester\, MA 01608Please ensure that each shipment is clearly labeled with "SNA of Mass Conference" and your company name for efficient handling upon arrival. Receiving fees will apply.\nEXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Exhibitor's registration will be open during the setup time\, please check in at registration to pick up badges before setting up your booth. EXHIBIT TEAR DOWN: Tear down can begin at 4 pm. Please stay for the duration so that all attendees have a chance to visit you. We will donate any left-over food items\, so please place any unused items on top of your display table at the conclusion of the event. All equipment & exhibit materials must be completely removed from the show floor by 6:00PM on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026. PRIZE CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in donating a door prize for our members\, please let us know during the registration process. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the conference\, and you will be recognized for your contribution! ATTENDEE LIST: An attendee list will be shared closer to the event.Your partnership is vital to SNA of Mass' mission of promoting quality child nutrition through education and services. We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to another successful year together.\nRegister today and secure your spot at this year's conference!If you have any questions\, reach out to SNA of Mass at admin@snaofmass.org or by phone to (413) 650-5530. We look forward to seeing you at this year's conference!\n**For cancellations before 9/29/26\, please email admin@snaofmass.org for a transfer to another attendee or refund. For cancellations on or after 9/29/26\, email admin@snaofmass.org. No refunds can be given past 9/29/26. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


Exhibit Show to be held on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026

From directors to managers\, cooks to interns\, there&rsquo\;s a seat and a session for everyone on your team. Whether you&rsquo\;re navigating procurement and processing\, sharpening your culinary skills\, or exploring the latest technology tools\, you&rsquo\;ll leave with practical ideas you can put to work on Monday morning.

Highlights include an inspiring opening keynote\, a DESE update from Rob Leshin\, breakout tracks for every role\, live cooking demonstrations and competitions\, our celebrated \;SNAMMIES Awards Celebration\, and the always-popular Exhibit Show. Come see what&rsquo\;s new and celebrate the people who make school nutrition thrive.

AGENDA:

For a tentative agenda for this year'\;s conference\, click \;HERE.


HOTEL:

SNA-Mass has secured a courtesy block of rooms for your convenience. You will receive the booking links after registration. \;


BUSINESS &\; INDUSTRY PARTNERS:

We invite SNA of Massachusetts'\; 2026-2027 Business and Industry Partners to join us at this year'\;s event! Registered partners are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the event\, including general sessions and meals. \;

For more information on our 2026 partnerships click \;HERE \;to view our Partner Prospectus and for more information about exhibiting at this year'\;s conference\, please read the information below. To register for this year'\;s conference\, please complete the exhibitor registration form button on the right.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: \;SNA of Mass \;offers all-inclusive partnership levels at various price points. These levels cover all sponsorships throughout the year\, and you won&rsquo\;t be asked for additional contributions during the 2026-2027 school year.


SNA of Massachusetts'\; \;2026-2027 Business and Industry Partners receive the following benefits for this year'\;s event:


*Bronze partners and additional B&\;I attendees are welcome to register and attend at the $475 fee.


EXHIBIT SHOW:

Join us for the exhibit show on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, from \;12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. \;


BOOTH SELECTION:

Booth selection will be available first to Presenting\, Diamond\, and Platinum partners at the end of September. Gold partners can select their booths after the higher partner levels. Silver booths will be selected by SNA of Massachusetts unless with a broker. We&rsquo\;ll be using an online booth selection portal for a smooth process.


ADDITIONAL BOOTHS:

To increase your visibility\, you may purchase an additional booth for $1\,850 or participate at the Presenting Partner level.


ELECTRICITY: \;

Electricity is not included but is available for purchase through the online registration system on page 15 of the Partner Prospectus.


EXHIBIT SET-UP: Exhibit set-up will be from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Tuesday October 13th and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Wednesday October 14th. Attendees will begin arriving to the space on Wednesday at 12:30 pm and will have the opportunity to visit the exhibits until 3:30 pm.

SHIPPING: Any exhibitor wishing to ship materials to the venue ahead of time should refer to page 6 of the Partner Prospectus. Fees will apply. Please have all advanced materials shipped to the DCU Center by Tuesday\, October 6th and include the following information:

Advance Warehouse Shipping Address: \;

Direct Show Site Shipping Address: \;

Conference Bag Items: \;

Please ensure that each shipment is clearly labeled with "\;SNA of Mass Conference"\; and your company name for efficient handling upon arrival. Receiving fees will apply.


EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Exhibitor&rsquo\;s registration will be open during the setup time\, please check in at registration to pick up badges before setting up your booth. \;

EXHIBIT TEAR DOWN: Tear down can begin at 4 pm. Please stay for the duration so that all attendees have a chance to visit you. We will donate any left-over food items\, so please place any unused items on top of your display table at the conclusion of the event. All equipment &\; exhibit materials must be completely removed from the show floor by 6:00PM on Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026. \;

PRIZE CONTRIBUTIONS: \;If you are interested in donating a door prize for our members\, please let us know during the registration process. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the conference\, and you will be recognized for your contribution! \;

ATTENDEE LIST: \;An attendee list will be shared closer to the event.

Your partnership is vital to SNA of Mass'\; mission of promoting quality child nutrition through education and services. We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to another successful year together.


Register today and secure your spot at this year&rsquo\;s conference!

If you have any questions\, reach out to SNA of Mass at admin@snaofmass.org or by phone to (413) 650-5530. We look forward to seeing you at this year'\;s conference!


**For cancellations before 9/29/26\, please email admin@snaofmass.org for a transfer to another attendee or refund. For cancellations on or after 9/29/26\, email admin@snaofmass.org. No refunds can be given past 9/29/26.

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