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SUMMARY:2026 SNAPA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 SNAPA Annual ConferenceJuly 28 - 31\, 2026Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square25 S Queen StLancaster\, PA 17603Exhibit Show to be held on Thursday\, July 30\, 2026\nSNAPA'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. \nDuring 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.\nDon't miss this dynamic week of learning\, sharing\, and connecting! \nAGENDA: Click HERE for a tentative agenda for this year's event. \nREGISTRATION: Registration for this event is open to school nutrition staff and SNAPA's 2026-27 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.\nHOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: SNAPA has reserved several blocks of rooms at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. We encourage all attendees to secure a room as soon as possible. Deadline for SNAPA Hotel Rate is Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026.Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | $199/night plus applicable taxes/fees25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, PA 17603Click HERE to book a room at the Lancaster Marriott\nBUSINESS & INDUSTRY PARTNERSWe invite SNAPA's 2026-2027 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. 2026-27 PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION & ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROSPECTUS:For complete information on our partnership levels\, opportunities\, and exhibitor details at this year's conference\, please click HERE.\nSNAPA's 2026-2027 Business and Industry Partners receive the following benefits for this year's event. For detailed information\, please review the 2026-2027 SNAPA Partner Prospectus.LevelExhibit TableComplimentary Attendee RegistrationsPresentingOne Extra Large Focal Booth4DiamondOne Large Corner Booth3PlatinumOne Traditional Booth2GoldOne Traditional Booth2SilverOne Half Traditional Booth1BronzeN/A*N/A**Bronze partners and additional B&I attendees are welcome to register and attend at the $450 fee.\nEXHIBIT SHOW INFORMATION: Join us for the exhibit show on Thursday\, July 30\, 2026 from 11:30AM to 2:45PM. Director Level partners will have exclusive access from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.\nBOOTH 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 15\, 2026. Gold partners can select their booths starting June 22\, 2026. Silver booths will be selected by SNAPA unless with a broker. SNAPA will be using an online booth selection portal for a smooth process.\nADDITIONAL BOOTHS: To increase your visibility\, you may purchase an additional booth for $1\,950 or participate at the Diamond or Presenting Partner levels.\nELECTRICITY: Electricity is not included but is available for purchase through the online registration system.\nEXHIBIT SET-UP: Exhibit set-up will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday July 29th and 7:00 am to 10:30 am on Thursday July 30th. Attendees will begin arriving to the space on Thursday at 11:30 am and will have the opportunity to visit the exhibits until 2:45PM.SHIPPING: Any exhibitor wishing to ship materials to the venue ahead of time should contact GES at (610) 495-8866 or Email Sodonel@generalexposition.com\, to coordinate receiving. Fees will apply.For items to be included in SNAPA Conference Bags: Please reach out to SNAPA for more information: executivedirector@snapa.org or (717) 732-1100.EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Exhibitor's registration will be open during the setup time. You MUST check in at registration to pick up badges before setting up your booth. \nEXHIBIT 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.\nPRIZE 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! \nPREP 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. \nREFRIGERATED TRUCK: To Be Determined\nADDITIONAL SERVICES: For information on additional services\, please review the SNAPA Partner Prospectus. \nATTENDEE LIST: An attendee list will be shared with Presenting\, Diamond\, Platinum\, Gold and Silver partners closer to the event.\nFor up-to-date information on this year's conference and to register for the event\, check out our conference page HERE.\nReach 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!
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2026 SNAPA Annual Conference
July 28 - 31\, 2026
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
25 S Queen St
Lancaster\, PA 17603
Exhibit Show to be held on Thursday\, July 30\, 2026
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&rsquo\;t miss this dynamic week of learning\, sharing\, and connecting! \;
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 2026-27 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 Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. We encourage all attendees to secure a room as soon as possible. Deadline for SNAPA Hotel Rate is Tuesday\, July 7\, 2026.
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square | $199/night plus applicable taxes/fees
25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, PA 17603
Click HERE to book a room at the Lancaster Marriott
BUSINESS &\; INDUSTRY PARTNERS
We invite SNAPA'\;s 2026-2027 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. \;
2026-27 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 2026-2027 Business and Industry Partners receive the following benefits for this year'\;s event. For detailed information\, please review the 2026-2027 SNAPA Partner Prospectus.
| Level | Exhibit Table | Complimentary Attendee Registrations |
|---|
| Presenting | One Extra Large Focal Booth | 4 |
| Diamond | One Large Corner Booth | 3 |
| Platinum | One Traditional Booth | 2 |
| Gold | One Traditional Booth | 2 |
| Silver | One Half Traditional Booth | 1 |
| Bronze | N/A* | N/A* |
*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 Thursday\, July 30\, 2026 \;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 15\, 2026. Gold partners can select their booths starting June 22\, 2026. 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\,950 or participate at the Diamond or Presenting Partner levels.
ELECTRICITY: \;Electricity is not included but is available for purchase through the online registration system.
EXHIBIT SET-UP: \;Exhibit set-up will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Wednesday July 29th and \;7:00 am to 10:30 am on Thursday July 30th. Attendees will begin arriving to the space on Thursday at 11:30 am and will have the opportunity to visit the exhibits until 2:45PM.
SHIPPING: \;Any exhibitor wishing to ship materials to the venue ahead of time should contact GES \;at (610) 495-8866 or Email Sodonel@generalexposition.com\, to coordinate receiving. Fees will apply.
For items to be included in SNAPA Conference Bags: Please reach out to SNAPA for more information: executivedirector@snapa.org or (717) 732-1100.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: \;Exhibitor&rsquo\;s registration will be open during the setup time. You MUST 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. \; \;
REFRIGERATED TRUCK: \;To Be Determined
ADDITIONAL SERVICES: \;For information on additional services\, please review the \;SNAPA Partner Prospectus. \;
ATTENDEE LIST: \;An attendee list will be shared with Presenting\, Diamond\, Platinum\, Gold and Silver partners 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.
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!
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