2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 19-21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
The Westin Charlotte
** Tickets for the annual ReFED Summit are now on sale for a special low price! **
Join Us at the Premier Food Waste Event of the Year!
We can't wait to see you in Charlotte—the "Queen City" of the South—next May 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 advanced rate—it's the lowest price you'll be able to get a Summit ticket, and it's only available until December 14!
Maximize Your Brand
Become a Summit Sponsor
We’re offering a limited number of sponsorship packages—featuring brand recognition in ReFED Summit materials, exhibit space, complimentary tickets, and more—to help your business maximize your contact and outreach needs to the food waste network. Learn how you can get access to an audience committed to solving food waste by contacting our Manager of Development Yoni Auerbach at [email protected].
Recommend a Speaker
Do you know someone who has a story to share, insights to unveil, or an inspiring vision for how we can optimize our food system? We want to hear from you! Nominate a speaker (including yourself!) using our referral form below.
Apply for a Scholarship
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we're able to offer a limited number of scholarships to help people attend the ReFED Summit. To be considered, fill out the form below. We'll let people know in February whether they've been selected to receive scholarship funding.
Hotel & 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].
He's Back!
You heard right—Joel Gamoran is joining us again 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 coming May...
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!
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!