Are you ready to turn up the volume on your professional growth? Are you ready to take center stage and shine as the rockstar you are?

Join us at the 2026 School Nutrition Association of Ohio Annual Conference - School Nutrition Fest - a three-day event designed to energize, inspire, and connect school nutrition professionals just like you! You’ll explore engaging breakout sessions, covering nutrition, operations, leadership, and program success.  This event is packed with opportunities to learn, share ideas, and build momentum for the year ahead.

With 10+ CEUs available, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and practical strategies to amplify your impact and bring harmony back to your school nutrition program. Come learn, connect, and celebrate in Cleveland — because when we learn together, our programs truly rock.

Download the SNA of Ohio 2026 Annual Conference at a Glance!

Ready to Register? CLICK HERE to Register by May 22nd!

Cancellation Policy – all cancellations must be received via email to snaohio@assnoffices.com by May 22^nd in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations requested after May 22^nd are not eligible for a refund. 

Is this your first time attending an SNA of Ohio Annual Conference?

The SNA of Ohio Industry Advisory Council is offering (3) scholarships to cover registration, mileage to/from the conference, and hotel room fees within the room block for First Time SNA of Ohio Annual Conference School Nutrition Attendees. If you have not attended an SNA of Ohio Annual Conference prior to 2026, please fill out this form for a chance to win.

Apply for our First Timers Scholarship HERE by April 22nd.

Conference Presenters/Speakers

Presenters have received communication from the SNA of Ohio offices regarding conference registration and other logistics related to their session(s).

2026 Award & Scholarship Winners, Retirees, & Current Chapter Presidents

Our office is finalizing the award program logistics and will be in touch in mid-April with notifications and full details about the luncheon recognition program on Wednesday June 10th.

Industry Sponsorship Opportunities

Industry Sponsorship Opportunities are now available! CLICK HERE to view more information. Sign up for a sponsorship opportunity HERE. 

This event does NOT have a food show nor exhibit booths for vendors, however our Expo & Education event in September will offer this opportunity. Please feel free to reach out to Snaohio@assnoffices.com with any questions.

NEW THIS YEAR! - Industry Round Table (Platinum Industry Members & Food Service Directors)

SNA of Ohio is offering an industry round table for our Platinum Industry Members and Food Service Directors, held Tuesday June 9th at 11am. This event will help industry and directors connect, network, and build relationships. This "Speed Dating" style event will be available first come first serve for platinum industry members attending conference, along with food service directors. We are limiting industry participants to one representative per platinum industry membership. Please reach out to snaohio@assnoffices.com with any questions!

CHANCE TO WIN! - SNA of Ohio is offering a door prize at the end of the Industry Round Table event (must be present to win) to a school attendee. This door prize will provide FREE registration for the 2027 SNA of Ohio Annual Conference.

Virtual Industry Information Station (Platinum Industry Members)

Included with your Platinum Industry Membership is the opportunity to participate in this year’s virtual Industry Information Station. This is an opportunity for our platinum members to provide a digital marketing flyer, to be uploaded to our conference app and available for all attendees to view and download. To participate, simply email your flyer to snaohio@assnoffices.com.

2026 Conference Raffles

Back by popular demand, we will have a basket raffle again this year, along with additional raffle opportunities! You may purchase scholarship fundraiser raffle tickets onsite at the conference by cash or credit card (some raffles will be card only). Winners will be drawn live throughout and at the end of the conference. 

Local Chapters and Industry Members – Begin thinking of ideas for a basket to donate! You will receive more information from Stacey Bettis about donations to benefit the scholarship fund.

Conference Site/Hotel Room Information

This year’s host site for the conference and hotel rooms is Marriott Cleveland East Hotel, located at 26300 Harvard Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44122. Complimentary parking is available onsite for overnight guests and day guest attendees for the SNA of Ohio Annual Conference.  

 Hotel Room Reservations: 

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for the nights of June 8, 9, 10, and 11.  The conference block rate is $169 (plus taxes) per night for single and double occupancy, and will include a drink ticket to be used at the Tuesday evening Game Night event!