Monday, September 9
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Drive for Good - Foundation Top Golf Tee off to a thrilling start at the SHFM National Conference! Everyone can experience the perfect blend of golf and SHFM style networking at Top Golf Baltimore. Test your skills on the state-of-the-art driving range (no golf experience required), featuring climate-controlled bays and interactive games. Join us for delicious food and refreshing brunch drinks. This golfing experience is more than just a game – it's an opportunity to connect with your fellow SHFM attendees and benefit the SHFM Foundation. Thank you to our golf sponsors! Cost: $140 (Includes cost of play, transportation, food, two drink tickets and a golf hat.) Transportation: |
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11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Registration & Silent Auction Open
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11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Welcome Lounge
Sponsored by Mikasa Hospitality and Nextep Systems The Monday welcome lounge is a great place for seasoned and first-time SHFM conference attendees to engage with other attendees. The lounge offers a meet and greet opportunity to network, connect and get acquainted with conference. Kickstart your conference experience and make the most of your time at the event! |
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
Client Liaisons, Self-Operators and Integrated Facility Managers Lunch Join fellow operators over lunch before breaking out into member segments for further discussion. This lunch is designed exclusively for your SHFM member category. |
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. |
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1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
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SHFM Foundation Fellowship Program Lunch (Open to program participants only) |
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Supplier Session Sponsored by National Food Group This session is designed exclusively for Suppliers. Join industry colleagues to hear from key supply chain and procurement executives around ways of working with operator partners. Guest Speakers: |
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Client Liaison & Self-Operator Session Sponsored by National Food Group If you’re a Client Liaison or Self-Operator, you’re invited to exchange ideas with industry colleagues during this unique, collaborative session. Join us as we examine managing your company’s culture in a cost containment environment, as well as some conversation on how SHFM can better serve the client community. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind session designed specifically for the Client Liaison and Self-Operator attendee category. |
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Student/Fellow Session Show Up and Be You Welcome to the SHFM National Conference — let’s kick off an incredible week of learning and networking! For this kick-off session, you’ll hear from Kelsey Harmon-Finn, VP of Ambassador Community Relations - Higher Education, Compass Group, about her journey to success and how to stay true and authentic to yourself. |
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. |
Young Professional Session Sponsored by National Food Group Join us for an exclusive session tailored by young professionals, for young professionals. Gain invaluable insights into insider knowledge and unlock the true value of SHFM. Connect with peers and delve into specially curated educational content crafted just for you. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to network and grow! |
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
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5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
New Member First-Time Attendee (NMFTA) Event & Reception Explore why SHFM is renowned for its friendly embrace and dedication to newcomers and first-time conference participants at this session, reception, and conference kickoff all wrapped into one! Discover the essence of SHFM and its engagement avenues from esteemed organizational leaders and member ambassadors. Engage in lively roundtable discussions, mingle with peers and glean insider tips on maximizing your conference journey. Forge valuable SHFM connections from day one! |




7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Opening Reception: Taste of the Decades! Industry Networking Event & Silent Auction Hosted by Aramark Workplace Experience Group, Compass Group, ISS Guckenheimer and Sodexo Kick off the evening with SHFM’s premier relationship-building opportunity! Greet current colleagues and make new contacts over delicious dishes. In celebration of 45 years of SHFM, the menu will be representative of the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s with a modern twist. The menu is composed of items recommended by Culinary Rising Stars from each of our host corporations. Once again, chef teams from our host companies will be displaying their culinary skills. Be sure to meet and thank our talented Culinary Leads, Advisors and Stars – as well as the chef teams, who have all curated and created this year’s food stations. SHFM Silent Auction If your organization is interested in donating an item to the Silent Auction benefitting the SHFM Foundation, please complete this form. The auction raises funds to promote and educate college students on the merits of onsite foodservice and hospitality. |

MONDAY WELCOME LOUNGE
New This Year!
The Monday Welcome Lounge is a great place for seasoned and first-time SHFM conference attendees to engage. The lounge offers a meet and greet opportunity to network, connect and get acquainted with conference. Learn more here!