2026 Schedule
Call for Session Hosts
If you’re interested in presenting a session topic at this year’s conference, please submit a form.
The submission deadline is June 6, 2026.
WONDERING WHERE WE’RE GOING?
Here’s what to expect!
Get ready for an exciting lineup of sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities at the Growing Stronger Communities conference! Our schedule is designed to provide valuable insights, foster meaningful connections, and offer engaging experiences.
We’re actively working on our speaker lineup and breakout sessions. Stay tuned for updates over the summer as presenters and sessions are announced. If you have any questions, please email us at events@foodshuttle.org. We are more than happy to assist you!
2026 Schedule of Events
Additional details to be announced after speaker and presenter selections in summer 2026.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
- 9am – 12pm: Optional farm tours (includes Gardens for Everyone demo)
- 2pm – 4pm: Plant Your Feet: Structured networking and introductions – based on pre-event survey of who attendees most want to connect with.
- 4pm – 5:30pm: Opening Session / Keynote speaker / highlight speakers – and achievements from last year
- 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Welcome Reception
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
- 8am – 9am: Breakfast/table topics
- 9am – 10:30am: Breakout sessions
- 10:30am – 10:45am: Coffee and networking break
- 10:45am – 12:15pm: Breakout sessions
- 12:15pm – 2pm: Lunch, networking, and Trade Show
- 2:00pm – 3:30pm: Breakout sessions
- 3:30pm – 4pm: Coffee and networking break
- 4pm – 5pm: General session
- 5:30pm – 6:30pm: Rooftop Reception featuring Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Horizon’s Catering and Culinary Apprenticeship Program
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
- 8am – 9am: Breakfast/table topics
- 9am – 10am: General session
- 10am – 11:30am: Planning sessions
- 11:30am – 12pm: Closing session
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