2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
May 19–21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC
The Westin Charlotte
Summit Schedule
From mainstage and breakout sessions to networking events, workshops, solution showcases, happy hours, and more, this year's Summit promises to be our most jam-packed yet. Here's a quick look at what's in store—we'll be filling in more details as they're confirmed.
1:00pm - 6:00pm
[Optional] Side Meetings & Workshops
1:00pm - 4:00pm
[Optional] Field Trips
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Food Waste Trivia & Food Flicks
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Welcome Reception
8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am - 10:30am
Mainstage Session I
10:30am - 11:00am
Networking Break
11:00am - 12:00pm
Breakout Sessions
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Breakout Sessions
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meetings & Networking
4:00pm - 5:15pm
Mainstage Session II
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Happy Hour Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm
[Optional] No-Host Dinners
8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am - 10:15am
Mainstage Session III
10:15am - 10:45am
Networking Break
10:45am - 11:45am
Breakout Sessions
11:45am - 12:00pm
Networking Break
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mainstage Session IV
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch (with To-Go Option)
2:00pm - 3:30pm
[Optional] Workshops