Become A Sponsor
2025 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
AHF is the leadership national nonprofit association serving self-operated foodservice leaders in healthcare and senior dining. AHF provides a platform by which you and your company can build meaningful, rewarding relationships with leading subject matter experts. Our ability to assist you in cultivating targeted opportunities to drive brand visibility will help you gain success in the self-op market. AHF’s community has hundreds of self-operated leaders looking to build vendor partnerships. More than that AHF members are connected to hundreds more facilities further extending your reach. AHF Members are key decision-makers (80%+) in the procurement of food, equipment, services and more. Begin your journey with an annual sponsorship and tailor it further with a range of a-la-carte opportunities to maximize your exposure. If attending our conference isn’t feasible this year, don’t worry; you can download our media kit to craft your customized package.
Basic Details: AHF’s sponsorship terms are typically January to December. Signup below. Sponsorship is open until filled. Bronze and above packages include BOTH annual and conference benefits. We strongly advise securing your spot promptly to ensure prime placement. You must be signed up, and fully paid, by March 31st to be included in the spring release of the BP Directory (Bronze and above).
Who Should Sponsor? Business partner companies in the foodservice industry with an interest in reaching self-operated leaders in healthcare and senior dining. We seek to present a diverse community of vendors, products, and services including (but not limited to): distribution, technology, robotics, software, equipment, consulting services fields, santiation, and more.
Need Immediate Assistance? Contact AHF’s Executive Director, Leah Reily, at 1-800-899-1109 x700 or email: [email protected]
Schedule time directly on Leah’s Calendar Here.
Elevate Visibility with Foodservice Leaders
Why self-op matters: AHF believes strongly in the idea that self-operated foodservice improves food quality and customer satisfaction. We work to ensure self-operators are empowered with the right tools, resources and community support to achieve financial and operational success. You are a core part of that success. The North American hospital foodservice market is estimated to be worth $22.8 billion by 2026 . Senior facilities encompass billions more. AHF estimates the healthcare industry account for 50-70% of facilities in North America – the majority
"The AHF Natoinal Conference is fabulous! I look forward to attending each year to network with clients and friends, meet new people, and do a lot of learning. #BestWeekoftheYear"
AHF prides itself on a data-driven organization that seeks to collate and provide key insights into the self-operated world. Business partner members and sponsors can gain access to those insights (some sponsorship levels – Silver and above provide the might insight. In our most recent survey of members operators noted increased focus on the adoption of AI and robotics to strealine tasks, digital integration, a continued emphasis on sustainability and food waste management. They are seeking labor-saving tools and technologies, cost management, and ways to enhance patient and resident satisfaction.
Operators 2024 top three concerns were:
- –Staffing
- –Training, development, and employee engagement/retention
- –Patient/Resident satisfaction
AHF operators are growing, renovating, and innovating. Make sure you’re at the forefront with them. In the coming 3 years:
1. 88% will to purchase equipment
2. 70% will invest in new technology/software
3. 53% will overhaul their menus
4. 38% will likely to Upgrade their café or restaurant space
5. 33% will likely to upgrade patient/resident spaces and services
