2025 SNAPA Annual Conference

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2025 SNAPA Annual Conference

July 28 - 31, 2025

Blair County Convention Center

1 Convention Center Dr 

Altoona, PA 16602

Food Show to be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

SNAPA's Annual Conference is a premier event designed exclusively for Pennsylvania's School Nutrition leaders and staff to engage in a variety of professional development and network with colleagues and partners from across the state. 

During the week, attendees will have opportunities to engage in informative sessions, see and taste what our industry partners have to offer, and get to know other members at pre-conference events and the receptions and dinners. Dedicated networking times are interspersed to foster meaningful connections with peers and industry partners.

Don’t miss this dynamic week of learning, sharing, and connecting! Adventure awaits!

AGENDA: 

Click HERE for a tentative agenda for this year's event. 

REGISTRATION:

Registration for this event is open to school nutrition staff and SNAPA's 2025-26 Partners. All attendees for this year's event are required to register through the SNAPA's online registration system. Please note, you MUST be a member to receive member pricing.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

SNAPA has reserved several blocks of rooms at the below hotels. We encourage all attendees to secure a room as soon as possible. 

Holiday Inn Express* | $149/night plus applicable taxes/fees

115 Convention Center Dr, Duncansville, PA 16635

Click HERE to book a room at the Holiday Inn Express

Hampton Inn | $149/night plus applicable taxes/fees

180 Charlotte Drive, Altoona, PA 16601

Click HERE to book a room at the Hampton Inn

Fairfield Inn | $127/night plus applicable taxes/fees

2915 Pleasant Valley Boulevard Altoona, PA 16602

Click HERE to book a room at the Fairfield Inn

*Minimum Stay Requirement: Reservations at the Holiday Inn must be for a minimum of three nights. 

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERS:

We invite SNAPA's 2025-2026 Business and Industry Partners to join us at this year's event! Registered partners are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the event including general sessions and meals. 

2025-26 PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION & ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROSPECTUS:

For complete information on our partnership levels, opportunities, and exhibitor details at this year's conference, please click HERE.

SNAPA's 2025-2026 Business and Industry Partners receive the following benefits for this year's event:

*Bronze partners and additional B&I attendees are welcome to register and attend at the $450 fee.

EXHIBIT SHOW INFORMATION:

Join us for the exhibit show on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 11:30AM to 2:45PM. Director Level partners will have exclusive access from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

BOOTH SHARING POLICY:

Please note our updated booth sharing policy:

• A full booth may be shared by a maximum of two (2) companies if utilized by a Broker. Without a Broker, only one company per full booth is allowed.
• Half booths cannot be shared by individual companies or multiple brokers.
• If sharing a full booth, both companies must submit separate partnership renewals and payments.

BOOTH SELECTION PROCESS:

Booth selection will be available first to Presenting, Diamond, and Platinum partners starting June 11, 2025. Gold partners can select their booths starting June 18, 2025. Silver booths will be selected by SNAPA unless with a broker. SNAPA will be using an online booth selection portal for a smooth process.

ADDITIONAL BOOTHS:

To increase your visibility, you may purchase an additional booth for $1,850 or participate at the Diamond or Presenting Partner levels.

ELECTRICITY: 

Electricity is not included but is available for purchase through the online registration system.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

For information on additional services, please contact Tovin Schilling at (814) 569-1222 or Email tovin@blaircc.net.  

EXHIBIT SET-UP: Exhibit set-up will be from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Tuesday July 29th and 7:00 am to 10:30 am on Wednesday July 30th. Attendees will begin arriving to the space on Wednesday at 11:30 am and will have the opportunity to visit the exhibits until 2:45PM.

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Exhibitor’s registration will be open during the setup time, please check in at registration to pick up badges before setting up your booth. 

EXHIBIT TEAR DOWN: Tear down can begin at 3PM. Please stay for the duration so that all attendees have a chance to visit you. We will donate any left-over food items, so please place any unused items on top of your display table at the conclusion of the event.

PRIZE CONTRIBUTIONS: If you are interested in donating a door prize for our members please let us know during the registration process. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the conference, and you will be recognized for your contribution! 

PREP KITCHEN: A prep kitchen will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 9AM until 2PM on show day. Use of the kitchen outside of this time is strictly prohibited and exceptions are not possible.  

ATTENDEE LIST: An attendee list will be shared closer to the event.

For up-to-date information on this year's conference and to register for the event, check out our conference page HERE.

If you have any questions, reach out to SNAPA at executivedirector@snapa.org or by phone to (717) 732-1100. We look forward to seeing you at this year's conference!