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School Nutrition Innovation Conference (SNIC)
Tuesday, May 13 – Thursday, May 15, 2025

Location:   The Gideon Putnam
24 Gideon Putnam Road, Saratoga Springs, NY  12866

NYSNA Member-Only Event


ABOUT
School Nutrition Innovation is all about making connections to grow your network and build relationships.  When it comes to networking, we mean business! We’ve built in events and innovation programming to help you reconnect with friends and colleagues and meet new ones. 
What to expect: General Sessions and Educational Sessions. Speed Networking and Networking activities to allow the strengthening relationships between Industry Partner and Food Service members.  
 
REGISTRATION
Industry Partner Member                                      $645 
Additional Industry Partner from the same organization is $695                                        
  • NYSNA Member Only Event
  • Registration Closes April 11, 2025  (EOB) - while supplies last
  • *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                                                               
 
Register Now!

 

Cancellation Policy: There will be a $100 processing fee for each refund request for canceled registrations and/or Speed Networking Host submitted in writing on or before April 11, 2025. You may submit your cancellation request via email to: [email protected].  After this date, NYSNA will not give refunds for cancellations or for NO-SHOWS.

Payments: Payment in full must be received thirty (30) days prior to the event start date. If payment is not received thirty (30) days prior to the event start date , you will be notified and your registration will be canceled.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SPEED NETWORKING HOST – NEW FORMAT FOR 2025

COST: $300 (20 Available) – Reserve during event registration

No table. No booth. Just conversations that matter.

As a Speed Networking Host, you’ll move around the room, joining small groups of school food service professionals. This is a fast-paced, interactive networking opportunity—not a food show, not a trade show, and not a sit-and-wait event.

→  What You’ll Do:

  • Rotate between groups, sharing insights about your products and services.
  • Answer questions, gather feedback, and build connections.
  • Engage in meaningful conversations that can generate real leads.

→ What You WON’T Do:

  • No tables. No booths.  No Food.
  • No passive participation. You’ll be moving and interacting throughout the session.
  • No product demos. This is about discussions, not stationary displays.

→ Key Details:

  • Structured Format: Sponsors rotate to different groups rather than waiting for attendees to approach them.
  • Registration Required: You must be a registered Industry Partner to participate.
  • Limited Spots: Only 20 hosts available—first-come, first-served.
  • Focus on Innovation & Networking: This is not a food show; it’s about ideas and connections.

This is a chance to be in the conversation, not just in the room. Ready to engage? Reserve your spot now!

 ADDITIONAL UNIQUE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Welcome Event Co-Sponsor
  • Directional Stickers Sponsor
  • Bling Station 
  • Networking BINGO
  • Brain Food Break
  • .. and more! Click here for more information.

 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
                                     Preregistration required
3:00pm - 5:00pm         Opening General Session
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 (Breakfast Provided)
10:15am - 11:45am     Speed Networking (Round One)
12:00pm - 1:00pm       Networking Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm         Speed Networking (Round Two)
2:45pm - 3:15pm         Networking Break (brain food sponsor break opportunity)
3:15pm - 4:45pm         Educational Programming                        

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 $100 processing fee for each refund request for canceled registrations and/or Speed Networking Host submitted in writing on or before April 11, 2025. You may submit your cancellation request via email to: [email protected].  After this date, NYSNA will not give refunds for cancellations or for NO-SHOWS.

Payments: Payment in full must be received thirty (30) days prior to the event start date. If payment is not received thirty (30) days prior to the event start date , you will be notified and your registration will be canceled.