NACUFS Engage: Northeast
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
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 Northeast.
Location
Boston College
Gasson Hall
140 Commonwealth Ave
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Registration
Institutional: $119
Industry: $175
Registration includes access to all sessions, networking opportunities, and the culinary challenge experience.
AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle
395 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
617-730-3660
NACUFS has secured a courtesy room block at the AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle. The hotel is located 1 mile (30-minute walk) from Gasson Hall. Transportation will be provided to and from campus.
Reserve your room using the link below or by calling the hotel directly at 617-730-3660.
Book your hotel room by February 15, 2026, to receive the NACUFS rate.
Schedule
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Thursday, March 5th |
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9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Registration |
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9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Registration Market |
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9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Pre-event tour of McElroy & Eagles Nest |
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10:30 - 11:45 a.m. |
Opening/General Session |
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12:15 - 12:30 p.m. |
Refreshment break |
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12:30 - 1 p.m. |
Breakouts |
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Breakouts |
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Breakouts |
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1:15 - 3:20 p.m. |
Networking Lunch and Culinary Challenge |
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3:30 - 4:15 p.m. |
Active learning |
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Active learning |
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Active learning |
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4:25 - 4:40 p.m. |
Refreshment break |
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4:40 - 5:25 p.m. |
Panel discussion |
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5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
Closing Reception – 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.