2027 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 25–27, 2027 | Chicago, IL
Marriott Marquis
** Get your ticket at a special advance rate starting September 15! **
Join Us in Chicago for the Premier Food Waste Event of the Year!
We're so excited to welcome you to Chicago, IL, for three days of insights, inspiration, and action at the 2027 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit.
Here's what you can expect:
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Informative Sessions: You'll 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, field trips, and more.
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Actionable Takeaways: As always, the ReFED Summit is all about solutions. You'll learn how to drive impact in your organization and work.
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Extensive Networking: We make sure there's plenty of time in the schedule for connecting with colleagues old and new—through coordinated activities, happy hours, side conversations, and more.
Tickets go on sale on September 15—make sure you're signed up for our mailing list to get a reminder!
Promote 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 engagement with the food waste community. Get more details below or by contacting our Manager of Development Yoni Auerbach at [email protected].
Recommend a Speaker
Do you know someone (including yourself!) with 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 starting September 15 when registration opens.
Apply for a Scholarship
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we're able to offer a limited number of scholarships to support first-time attendees of the ReFED Summit. The application period begins on September 15, so watch this space for more details.
Hotel & Venue
We'll be hosting the 2027 ReFED Summit at the top-rated Marriott Marquis located in the city's bustling South Loop neighborhood close to Grant Park, the Field Museum, and Lake Michigan. It features on-site restaurants and shops, a 24-hour fitness center, an art gallery with works from local artists, and spacious, ultra-modern rooms and suites so you can recharge in comfort.
**We'll be offering a limited number of rooms at the Marriott Marquis at a special discounted Summit rate, so check back for more details when registration opens.**
Got a Question?
Check out our frequently asked questions page or reach out to us at [email protected].
Meet Us in Chicago!
We can't wait to see you in 2027 in the "Windy City"! With its central location and geographic importance for food distribution, innovative waste initiatives and infrastructure, significant policy momentum, and so much more, Chicago provides the perfect backdrop for moving the food waste conversation forward. Mark your calendar for next May 25–27, and let's redesign the food system together!
The Must-Attend Event for Food Waste Professionals
There's only one ReFED Summit—and here's why you need to be there!
Explore Past SummitsSponsor the Nation’s Premier Gathering of the Food Waste Field
We’re offering a limited number of sponsorship packages to help your organization maximize your engagement with the food waste community. All sponsorship dollars support the work of ReFED, offsetting the cost of this event and other initiatives to reduce food waste. Benefits not listed below include flexibility for an expanded exhibitor footprint, on-site brand activations, and product integrations (as appropriate and aligned with venue restrictions) for Gold and Silver sponsors. We have limited spots in each sponsorship category, so commit early to secure your spot!
2027 Sponsorship packages
Platinum | $100,000
Fully customizable—let's talk!
Gold | $50,0000
Five (5) complimentary registrations
Access to additional discounted registrations (50%)
Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
2 dedicated posts on social media platform of choice
10 "Buddy Passes"
Access to full attendee list
Exhibit booth
Invitation to VIP Appreciation Dinner
Access to private event space (limited availability)
Recognition in ReFED's newsletter
Inclusion in "Sponsor Thank You" email (dedicated)
Silver | $25,000
Three (3) complimentary registrations
Access to additional discounted registrations (50%)
Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
Dedicated LinkedIn post
4 "Buddy Passes"
Access to full attendee list
Exhibit booth
Invitation to VIP Appreciation Dinner
Access to private event space (limited availability)
Recognition in ReFED's newsletter
Inclusion in "Sponsor Thank You" email (dedicated)
Scholarship | $25,000
Three (3) complimentary registrations
Access to additional discounted registrations (50%)
Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
Shared LinkedIn post
4 "Buddy Passes"
Access to full attendee list
Exhibit booth
Invitation to VIP Appreciation Dinner
Access to Private Event Space (limited availability)
Recognition in ReFED's newsletter
Inclusion in "Sponsor Thank You" email (dedicated)
Bronze | $ 10,000
Two (2) complimentary registrations
Logo on Summit materials (on-site, website, emails, etc.)
Shared LinkedIn post & dedicated Instagram story
Access to full attendee list
Exhibit booth
Recognition in ReFED's newsletter
Inclusion in "Sponsor Thank You" email (shared)
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Chicago, IL, next May for the 2027 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!