2026 NPFDA Spring Exchange Asheville, NC

The NPFDA Spring Exchange is a unique opportunity for NPFDA members to connect with colleagues and to learn from industry experts. Attendees represent the diversity of NPFDA's membership, including distributors, processors, and allied members. 

• Tuesday keynote speaker: Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO, Meat Institute
• Tuesday afternoon: Golf at Grove Park Inn & Spa (sold out)
• Wednesday: Industry Panel featuring Wayne Morgan, Allen Harim, Victoria Olo, Americold, and Joe Dokus, North Carolina Ports
• Wednesday afternoon: New Belgium Brewery Production Tour 
• OR Clay Sport Shooting at Biltmore Estates (sold out)
• Upon registration, attendees will have access to discounted ticket pricing to visit Biltmore Estates separately

2026 Sponsorship information may be found here and range from $525-$1,500. **Logos due by March 25 for inclusion in printed materials.**

Hotel
Experience Asheville's charm like never before at Cambria Downtown Asheville. Immerse yourself in this vibrant city's sights, sounds, and flavors from the front-row seats.

• Room rate, run of hotel: $149.00 per night, excluding taxes and fees
• Hotel cut off date: 03/23/2026
• Hotel room block link in confirmation

Travel Options to Asheville

Registration prices increase April 1, 2026
 - NPFDA Members - Before April 1: $460 | After April 1: $660
 - Non-member Guests - Before April 1: $790 | After April 1: $1,150
 - Spouse/Non industry Guests - Before April 1: $360 | After April 1: $500

Optional suggested Scholarship Foundation donation is $25. Just zero out if you'd prefer to donate later.