2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 11-13, 2024 | Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Convention Center
Registration Now Open!
Reserve Your Spot Today
Registration is now open for the 2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit in Baltimore! Buy your ticket now at a special “early-bird” discounted rate to reserve your spot.
Join us in "Charm City" — an epicenter of history, art, and American heritage — for three days of innovation, inspiration, and action at our annual in-person gathering. It's already promising to be our most dynamic event yet.
The ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit is the premier food waste event of the year, bringing together food businesses, funders, solution providers, innovators, policymakers, nonprofits, and more to drive the adoption of food waste solutions.
We'll be providing updates as sessions and speakers are confirmed.
We Want Your Input! Call for Speakers and Panel Ideas
Your voice matters, and we want you to be part of the conversation. Do you or someone you know have a story to share, insights to unveil, or a vision to inspire how we can optimize our food system? We invite you to nominate speakers (including yourself) and panels through our referral form by January 19, 2024. Join us in curating an extraordinary lineup of luminaries and crafting an unforgettable experience for the 2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit. Your nomination is pivotal in shaping the narrative and fostering an atmosphere of innovation, acceleration, and connection.
Apply for a Summit Scholarship
To ensure the inclusivity of the 2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships. Designed to alleviate the financial burden associated with attending the event, they cover registration, accommodations, and travel expenses to Baltimore. Thanks to generous funding, we can provide this opportunity to ensure the representation of diverse voices in the field. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the application by January 31, 2024.
Venue & Host City
Prepare to dive into the heart of sustainability at the 2024 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit in Baltimore, a city steeped in history and renowned for its iconic Inner Harbor and rich cultural tapestry. Nestled by the Chesapeake Bay, our easily-accessible host city is at the forefront of policy leadership, seafood sustainability, and environmental justice — addressing issues such as air quality, incineration, and public health matters. The "Charm City" of Baltimore exemplifies its dedication to climate change solutions with its vibrant urban agriculture, community gardens, and active youth involvement in composting. Be part of a transformative event in a city where diverse perspectives converge to shape a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system.
Got a Question?
Check out our frequently asked questions page or reach out to us directly using the link below.
Check Out Highlights from Past Summits
Thought-provoking keynotes, community building, solutions-oriented exhibits, and – yes – fun stretching exercises helped make the 2022 Summit one for the books...
Past SummitsSponsor the Nation’s Premier Gathering of the Food Waste Movement
We’re offering a limited number of sponsorship packages to help your organization maximize your contact and outreach needs to the food waste network. All sponsorship dollars go to support the work of ReFED, offsetting the cost of this event and other initiatives to systematically reduce food waste. The earlier your sponsorship commitment, the more opportunities to reach our audience!
Sponsorship packages
Gold | $50,0000
- 5 complimentary registrations
- Access to additional discounted registrations (50%)
- Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
- 4 Social Media posts
- Access to opt-in attendee list
- Exhibit booth
- Invitation to VIP Appreciation Event
- Access to private event space (limited availability)
- Featured in Summit Spotlight blog series
Silver | $25,000
- 3 complimentary registrations
- Access to additional discounted registrations (50%)
- Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
- 2 Social Media posts
- Access to opt-in attendee list
- Exhibit booth
- Invitation to VIP Appreciation Event
- Access to private event space (limited availability)
- Featured in Summit Spotlight blog series
Bronze | $ 10,000
- 2 complimentary registrations
- Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
- 1 Social Media post
- Access to opt-in attendee list
- Exhibit booth
Scholarship | $25,000
- 3 Complimentary registrations
- Access to additional discounted registrations (50%)
- Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
- 2 Social Media posts
- Access to opt-in attendee list
- Exhibit booth
- Invitation to VIP Appreciation Event
- Access to private event space (limited availability)
- Featured in Summit Spotlight blog series
With less than 10 years to go to meet our 2030 reduction goal, there's no time – or food – to waste. Make sure you're part of the energy in Baltimore!