REGISTRATION FEES

*MUST PRE-REGISTER - onsite registration is not allowed

Full registration includes:

• Hotel room for 2 nights at Host Hotel (Gideon Putnam)
• Access to General Sessions and Education Sessions
• Tuesday Welcome Event/ Dinner ticket
• Wednesday Breakfast and Networking Lunch
• Thursday Breakfast                                                      

Food Service Operator Member          $599  / per member          

NYSNA Member Only Event      

Registration Closes EOB April 11, 2025  (while supplies last)

 Register Now!

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $50 processing fee for each refund request for canceled registrations submitted in writing on or before April 11, 2025.  You may submit your cancellation request via email to: [email protected].

After this date (April 11, 2025), NYSNA will not give refunds for cancellations or for NO-SHOWS.

Payments: Payment in full must be received fourteen (14) days prior to the event start date. If payment or purchase order is not received fourteen (14) days prior to the event start date , you will be notified and your registration will be canceled.

 * Pre-Conference Workshop & Tour: Innovation in School Nutrition – Exploring Alternative Revenue Streams

Kick off the Innovation in School Nutrition Conference with an exclusive Pre-Con experience! Join us for an insightful tour of a local high school that’s transforming school nutrition with creative, revenue-generating initiatives.

Participants will:
✅ Tour the school's newly renovated cafeteria and serving counter setup
✅ Explore the Coffee Café, a thriving on-campus business
✅ Step inside a fully operational Food Truck and learn how it serves students and the community
✅ Engage in a discussion on alternative revenue streams—from grab-and-go concepts to specialized service models

 Learn firsthand how schools are diversifying funding, enhancing student engagement, and redefining the school dining experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain inspiration and actionable ideas to bring back to your district!

Space is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.  Lunch is included with the workshop.  Must register for full conference to be able to attend the pre-conference workshop.  Pre- registration required. 

Fee:  $50 per person  (Food Service Operators only)

CEUs: 2

 Additional Family/Spouse Tuesday Welcome Event Ticket - $100

School Nutrition Innovation Conference Schedule
(subject to change)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

11:00am - 4:30pm        Registration Open
8:00am - 12:00pm        SLAC Committee Meeting – Invitation only
12:00pm - 2:00pm        Pre-Conference Workshop (Food Service Operators only) Pre-registration required
3:00pm - 5:00pm          Opening General Session - Office of General Services
6:00pm - 8:00pm          Welcome Networking Event & Dinner

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

7:00am - 4:00pm            Registration Open
8:00am - 10:00am          General Session & Education Sessions - New York State Education Department
                                        Breakfast provided
10:15am - 11:45am        Speed Networking (Round One)
12:00pm - 1:00pm          Networking Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm            Speed Networking (Round Two)
2:45 - 3:15pm                 Networking Break 
3:15 - 4:45pm                 Educational Programming - Preparing for Universal Meals           

Dinner on Own / Explore Saratoga Springs

Thursday, May 15, 2025

7:30am - 8:30am             Breakfast Provided
8:30am - 10:45am           Educational Sessions

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $50 processing fee for each refund request for canceled registrations submitted in writing on or before April 11, 2025.  You may submit your cancellation request via email to: [email protected].

After this date (April 11, 2025), NYSNA will not give refunds for cancellations or for NO-SHOWS.

Payments: Payment in full must be received fourteen (14) days prior to the event start date. If payment or purchase order is not received fourteen (14) days prior to the event start date , you will be notified and your registration will be canceled.