2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

May 19–21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

The Westin Charlotte

Registration

The 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit promises to be our biggest and boldest event yet, so get your ticket now. (Last year's event was SOLD OUT, so don't wait!)

For a limited time, we're offering a block of advance tickets for a special discounted rate. It's the lowest price for you to get a Summit ticket, and it's only available until December 14.

Field trip sign-up information coming soon.

See ticket cancellation policy.

General Summit Pass

$875 **Save $275 off regular price**
  • 2+ full days of programming 

  • Over 100 speakers

  • Access to 25+ sessions including mainstage, breakouts, and workshops

  • Receptions and networking

  • Exhibits and creative installations

  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks and receptions featuring sustainable, low-waste, locally-sourced food and beverage

Nonprofit Summit Pass

$525 **Save $175 off regular price**
  • 2+ full days of programming 

  • Over 100 speakers

  • Access to 25+ sessions including mainstage, breakouts, and workshops

  • Receptions and networking

  • Exhibits and creative installations

  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks and receptions featuring sustainable, low-waste, locally-sourced food and beverage

The General ticket type is for the following groups:

  • Businesses

  • For-Profit Solution Providers

  • Investors or Funders

  • Trade/Industry Associations

  • Other

The Nonprofit ticket type is for the following groups:

  • Educators

  • Government

  • Nonprofits

  • Researchers

Cancellation Policy

If you are no longer able to attend the Summit, email the Summit Planning Team to process the cancellation. Registration fees will be refunded according to the timeline below:

If you cancel by March 18, 2026, the registration fee will be fully refunded minus a 3% processing fee per ticket.

If you cancel between March 19 and April 18, 2026, the registration fee will be refunded minus a $75 cancellation fee and a 3% processing fee per ticket.

Cancellations made on or after April 19, 2026 will not be refunded.

In lieu of canceling, you can transfer your ticket to someone else for no charge.

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