2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

May 19-21, 2026 |  Charlotte, NC
The Westin Charlotte

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:

  • 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.

  • Actionable Takeaways: As always, the Summit is all about solutions. Learn how to drive impact in your organization and work.

  • Extensive Networking: Engage with colleagues old and new through coordinated activities, happy hours, side conversations, and more.

Tickets for the 2026 Summit go on sale October 1 at a special early-bird discounted rate that's only available for a limited time. So mark your calendar now to make sure to get yours!

Maximize Your Brand

Become a Summit Sponsor

We’re offering a limited number of sponsorship packages—featuring brand recognition in 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].

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