Media Kit - 2026 Spring Conferences

How to use this media kit:

This media kit is designed to make it easy to share your connection to the NACUFS 2026 Spring Conferences—whether you’re attending, speaking, exhibiting, sponsoring, or simply helping spread the word.

Each conference is built around the idea of finding your view and stepping into the next frame—a nod to the View-Master visual theme and the importance of perspective in leadership, operations, and campus dining today. The suggested posts reflect both the shared vision and the distinct learning focus of each location.

Use the sample language as a starting point and personalize it:

·        Add why you’re attending, speaking, exhibiting, or sponsoring

·        Mention a topic, session, or conversation you’re looking forward to

·        Tag colleagues, institutions, or NACUFS when appropriate

Please include both hashtags to help unify the conversation across all NACUFS events in 2026:

·        #NACUFS2026

·        #FindYourView

 

General conference descriptions:

NACUFS 2026 Spring Conferences

The NACUFS 2026 Spring Conferences invite campus dining professionals to step back, adjust their lens, and gain new perspective on the work ahead. Guided by the View-Master theme—Find your view. Step into the next frame.—these events focus on practical learning, meaningful connection, and shared momentum across collegiate dining.

 

Social media copy - Both conferences

 

Social media graphics - Both conferences

 

NACUFS 2026 Spring Conference - Philadelphia

 

March 18–20, 2026

Connecting people, powering progress

The Philadelphia spring conference centers on communication, engagement, and the systems that support strong campus dining teams. Sessions explore how effective communication and inclusive practices strengthen operations, improve recruitment and retention, and enhance student and community engagement.

Attendees can expect learning related to:

·        Campus and community engagement

·        Recruitment, retention, and student employment

·        Retail dining and operational strategy

·        Technology and management communication practices

Keynotes from Steve Lerch and Mark Perna bring insight into storytelling, generational connection, innovation, and building pipelines between education, workforce, and community—reinforcing the importance of clarity, purpose, and perspective in leadership.

 

Social media copy - Philadelphia

 

Social media graphics - Philadelphia

 

 

NACUFS 2026 Spring Conference - Los Angeles

 

April 1–3, 2026

Leading together, elevating experience

The Los Angeles spring conference focuses on leadership, collaboration, and delivering strong guest experiences—even in complex, large-scale, or resource-constrained environments. Sessions emphasize teamwork, service excellence, and innovative approaches to meeting evolving expectations.

Attendees can expect learning related to:

·        Customer service and guest experience

·        Dietary needs, allergens, and care-driven service

·        Leadership and team collaboration

·        Large-scale catering and innovative processes

·        Student leadership, work-life balance, and managing with limited resources

Keynotes from Dustin E. James and Victoria Roos Olsson highlight energizing leadership, team engagement, and practical strategies for moving from insight to action—helping attendees rethink how leadership shows up in daily operations.

 

Social media copy - Los Angeles

 

Social media graphics - Los Angeles