SNAM Industry Conference

Description

SNAM's Industry Conference is a premier, one-day event designed exclusively for Michigan's School Nutrition leaders to network and collaborate with industry professionals. 

Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to engage in informative sessions, including a "Farm to School" panel, a legislative update, and a "Director Best Practices" panel focused on staffing challenges. Dedicated networking and exhibit times are interspersed to foster meaningful connections with peers and industry partners.

Don’t miss this dynamic day of learning, sharing, and connecting!

REGISTRATION:

Registration for this event is open to school nutrition staff and SNAM's 2024-25 Partners. All attendees for this year's event are required to register through the SNAM's online registration system. Please note, you MUST be a member to receive member pricing.

AGENDA: Look below to view the tentative agenda for this year's event! 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

• Hyatt Place Lansing - East
• Holiday Inn Express: East Lansing
• Hampton Inn East Lansing

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERS:

We invite SNAM's 2024-2025 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. This year's event will also feature several networking breaks to allow SNAM members to network with registered partners. *Please note that this is a no-cook show. You are not allowed to have equipment in the aisles for safety reasons and consideration of other exhibitors, so make sure that what you bring fits in your area and does not block the view of your neighbor! Please be sure to share this information with all people who will be staffing your table.

**Please note that registration is limited to the first 35 Gold and Silver partners to register. All Presenting, Diamond, and Platinum partners must register by March 3rd to receive their complimentary space.  

As a reminder, our 2024-2025 Business and Industry Partners receive the following benefits for this year's event:

**Exhibit space can be purchased for $700 for Gold and Silver partners through the online registration system. 

EXHIBIT SET-UP: Exhibit set-up will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on March 19 and 7:00 am to 8:00 am on March 20. Attendees will begin arriving at 8:00 am and will have the opportunity to visit the exhibits throughout the day.

REGISTRATION, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS: Exhibitor’s registration will be open during the setup time. You may begin to set-up your booth at 7:00 am, but please check in at registration to pick up badges. Attendees will begin to arrive at 8:00 am with breakfast available in the exhibit hall to encourage attendees to visit exhibit tables prior to 9:00 am.

EXHIBIT TEAR DOWN: Tear down can begin after the last session time at 3:30 pm. We will donate any left-over food items, so please place any unused items on top of your display table to donate.

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.

We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing you at SNAM’s 2025 Industry Conference!