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—and use code 10for10 to save 10% off the regular ticket price in celebration of ReFED's 10th anniversary.

Last year's event was SOLD OUT, so don't wait on this one!

**Offer valid through Monday, March 30. Applicable to new registrations only.**

See ticket cancellation policy.

General Summit Pass

$1,150 ($1,035 with code 10for10)
  • 2+ full days of programming 

  • Dozens of speakers

  • Access to all 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

$700 ($630 with code 10for10)
  • 2+ full days of programming 

  • Dozens of speakers

  • Access to all 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

Pricing Tiers

Lock in the lowest rate by registering early—prices increase as the Summit approaches.

Choose Registration Type

Advance Registration Rate
If purchased by December 15

$875

Early Bird Registration Rate
If purchased by March 19

$1,000

Standard Registration Rate
If purchased after March 19

$1,150

Advance Registration Rate
If purchased by December 15

$525

Early Bird Registration Rate
If purchased by March 19

$625

Standard Registration Rate
If purchased after March 19

$700
Registration Type
Advance Registration Rate
If purchased by December 15
Early Bird Registration Rate
If purchased by March 19
Standard Registration Rate
If purchased after March 19

General
Summit Pass

$875
$1,000
$1,150

Nonprofit
Summit Pass

$525
$625
$700

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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