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2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 19-21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
The Westin Charlotte
** Get your ticket for the only food waste summit hosted by ReFED! **
Join Us at the Premier Food Waste Event of the Year—"Early Bird" Tickets Now Available!
We can't wait to see you next May in Charlotte—the "Queen City" of the South—for three days of insights, inspiration, and action at the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit. Here's what you can expect when you attend:
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Informative Sessions: Hear from a range of food system leaders, decision-makers, and advocates sharing their insights and expertise on the biggest food waste topics—in mainstage sessions, breakouts, workshops, screenings, and more.
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Actionable Takeaways: As always, the ReFED Summit is all about solutions. Learn how to drive impact in your organization and work.
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Extensive Networking: Engage with colleagues old and new through coordinated activities, happy hours, side conversations, and more.
Tickets for the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit are now on sale at a special low "early bird" rate—get yours now!
In person!
Andrew Zimmern
We’re excited to announce that Andrew Zimmern—chef, restaurateur, television and radio personality, businessman, food critic, author, and more!—will be making a special appearance at the 2026 ReFED Summit. Driven by the belief that food tells the world's most important stories, he's spent decades exploring how food can bridge social divides and foster change, becoming one of the most trusted voices on global food systems.
Learn MoreHotel & Venue
We'll be hosting this year's ReFED Summit at the top-rated Westin Charlotte—located in the city's financial district and featuring on-site restaurants and shops, a 24-hour fitness center, plus the Westin's legendary "Heavenly Beds" for an amazing night's sleep.
** A limited number of rooms at the Westin Charlotte are available at our special discounted ReFED Summit rate. Book yours now! **
Got a Question?
Check out our frequently asked questions page or reach out to us at [email protected].
Emcee
You heard right—Joel Gamoran is back as our Summit emcee! The chef, television host, influencer, entrepeneur, and zero-waste advocate kept the proceedings at our 2025 event fast-paced and fun. We can't wait to see what he's got in store for us in Charlotte this May...
Thank You to Our Summit Sponsors!
The 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit is made possible with generous support from our growing list of sponsors:
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Check Out Highlights from Past Summits
Hear from attendees, presenters, and exhibitors why the ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit is the must-attend event for food waste professoinals!
Explore Past SummitsWe're looking forward to welcoming you to Charlotte, NC, next May for the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit! Make sure you're signed up for ReFED's mailing list to get all of the details as they're announced, including speakers and the full schedule—coming soon!