NACUFS Engage: Pacific
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Seattle, Washington
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 Pacific.
Location
University of Washington
Oak Hall – Denny Room
4295 Little Canoe Channel NE
Seattle, WA 98195
Located at the heart of the University of Washington campus, Oak Hall offers a historic and inspiring setting for a day of collaboration, conversation, and connection. As the university’s oldest building, Oak Hall blends classic architecture with a strong sense of place, reflecting the legacy and academic spirit of UW. Its central, walkable location invites attendees to engage with campus life while gathering in a space that encourages thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and meaningful professional exchange throughout the day.
Registration
Institutional: $119
Industry: $175
Registration includes access to all sessions, networking opportunities, and the culinary challenge experience.
Hotel
Graduate Seattle
4507 Brooklyn Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206-634-2000
NACUFS has secured a courtesy room block at the Graduate Seattle. The hotel is located .4 miles (7-minute walk) from University of Washington Oak Hall.
Reserve your room using the link below or by calling the hotel directly at 206-634-2000.
Book your hotel room by February 20, 2026, to receive the NACUFS rate.
Schedule
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.
*Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Tuesday, March 24th |
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9:30 – 11 a.m. |
Registration |
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9:30 – 11 a.m. |
Registration Market |
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11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
Opening/General Session |
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12:15 – 12:30 p.m. |
Refreshment break |
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12:30 – 1:15 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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3:20 – 4:05 p.m. |
Active learning |
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Active learning |
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Active learning |
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4:05 – 4:20 p.m. |
Refreshment break |
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4:20 – 5 p.m. |
Panel discussion |
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5 – 6 p.m. |
Closing Reception – Culinary Challenge Awards |