NACUFS Engage: Mid-Atlantic
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Washington, D.C.
NACUFS Engage brings campus dining professionals together for a focused, one-day regional experience designed to spark conversation, share practical ideas, and strengthen connections across the Mid-Atlantic.
Location
The George Washington University
University Student Center
800 21st St NW
Washington, DC 20052
Registration
Registration is located on the 3rd floor in the Grand Ballroom foyer. Grab your badge and begin networking with peers over a light continental breakfast available from 9 - 11 a.m.
Institutional: $119
Industry: $175
Registration includes access to all sessions, networking opportunities, and the culinary challenge experience.
Registration may be cancelled for a full refund less a $50 administration fee through February 25. After February 25, no refunds will be issued.
Parking
University Student Center Garage
Access on H Street between 21st and 22nd streets, NW
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 6 a.m. - Midnight. Closed certain university holidays. Weekend Daily Maximum (2 a.m. Saturday – 2 a.m. Monday).
Rates reset daily at 2 a.m.
Rates:
1 hour — $11
Up to 2 hours — $17
Daily Maximum — $24
Weekend Daily Maximum — $12
Evening Maximum Rate (after 5pm until 2am) — $12
Schedule
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Monday, March 9th |
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Tuesday, March 10th |
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9 - 11 a.m. |
Registration |
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9 - 11 a.m. |
Registration Market |
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11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
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12:15 - 12:30 p.m. |
Refreshment break |
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12:30 - 1:15 p.m. |
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Q&A with Randy Fox |
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1:15 - 3:20pm |
Networking Lunch and Culinary Challenge |
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3:30 - 4:15 p.m. |
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4:15 - 4:30 p.m. |
Refreshment break |
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4:30 - 5:15 p.m. |
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5:15 - 6 p.m. |
Closing Reception and Culinary Challenge Awards |
From interactive sessions to informal conversations over lunch and the Culinary Challenge, the day is designed to balance learning with connection—creating multiple touchpoints to engage with peers, speakers, and partners.
Explore Learning Sessions
Culinary Challenge Competitors
Peter Imranyi, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Jimmy Davis, University of Richmond
Jim Harris, Villanova University
Nicholas Simpson, Virginia Tech
Jarrod Himes, George Washington
Carter Layne, University of Virginia
Hotel
Hotel Hive
2224 F St NW
Washington, DC 20037
202-849-8499
NACUFS has secured a courtesy room block at Hotel Hive. The hotel is located .4 miles (7 minute walk) from GWU Student Center.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Interested in sponsoring? Email Allison Noyes to learn more.
