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FNCE® Registration
Registration for the 2026 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® opens June 10. Expand below to see Early and Standard rates.
Attendees are available for the full conference, half days on Saturday and Sunday and one day (Sunday, Monday or Tuesday).
Member
Full Conference: $435 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $290 | One Day Pass: $265
Retired Member
Full Conference: $265 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $200 | One Day Pass: $180
Student Member
Full Conference: $185 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $160 | One Day Pass: $140
Joining Member
Full Conference: $644 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: N/A | One Day Pass: N/A
Joining Member is for full conference registration only and includes the option to become an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) member, if qualified, for the Active – Credentialed, Active – Nutrition Professional, or Associate membership categories at a discounted member price which is included in the FNCE® rate.
Non-member
Full Conference: $680 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $495 | One Day Pass: $470
Guest
$150
Guest registrations can only be added onto an existing registration and cannot be purchased separately. The guest fee covers access to the Keynote sessions and Expo Hall. Guests are not permitted to attend educational sessions or earn CPE credits. Guests must be 16 years or older and cannot be current Academy members or eligible for membership. A name badge is required for entry for all FNCE® events.
Session Recordings: Complete Bundle
Member: $49 | Nonmember: $99
Session Recordings include all FNCE® education sessions except the Keynote sessions.
Member
Full Conference: $535 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $355 | One Day Pass: $330
Retired Member
Full Conference: $365 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $250 | One Day Pass: $230
Student Member
Full Conference: $285 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $180 | One Day Pass: $160
Joining Member
Full Conference: $744 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: N/A | One Day Pass N/A
Joining Member is for full conference registration only and includes the option to become an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) member, if qualified, for the Active – Credentialed, Active – Nutrition Professional, or Associate membership categories at a discounted member price which is included in the FNCE® rate.
Non-member
Full Conference: $780 | Half Day Saturday and Sunday Pass: $560 | One Day Pass: $535
Guest
$175
Guest registrations can only be added onto an existing registration and cannot be purchased separately. The guest fee covers access to the Keynote sessions and Expo Hall. Guests are not permitted to attend educational sessions or earn CPE credits. Guests must be 16 years or older and cannot be current Academy members or eligible for membership. A name badge is required for entry for all FNCE® events.
Session Recordings: Complete Bundle
Member: $99 | Nonmember: $199
Session Recordings include all FNCE® education sessions except the Keynote sessions.
Group Registration
Groups of five or more who meet the following criteria can register together to receive a 10% discount:
- Everyone is the same membership type (either all Member, Student Member, Retired Member, or Joining Member; Not a mix of membership types)
- Attending full conference admission (No one day or one and a half day rates)
- Payment must be made on one transaction by credit card
Payment Updates
Registration payment can be made using all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. We are no longer accepting purchase orders or checks. If you have questions or concerns about payment, please reach out to FNCE.
Policy Details
Rates are based on membership status and membership category at time of registration. Before registering for FNCE®, ensure that your Academy membership status is up to date. To qualify for the discounted registration price available to Academy Members, your membership status must be current and fully paid.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Up until on or before Wednesday, September 9, 2026, cancellations can be done by modifying your registration through your confirmation email. Registrations, workshops, and excursions will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. All other add-ons will not be refunded, and Academy Foundation or Academy Political Action Committee (ANDPAC) events will be considered donations. Refunds will only be refunded back to the original form of payment or as a credit for future FNCE® registrations.
After September 9, the Academy will review cancellation refund requests on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include severe weather events which disrupt the ability to travel, unexpected health issues or injuries with a medical note, family emergencies due to death or critical illness, and legal restrictions like jury duty or passport/visa issues. Supporting documentation is required for all extenuating circumstances to be considered for refunds after the deadline.
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Join the Academy
Members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics receive exciting benefits including complimentary continuing professional education opportunities, discounts on events and products in eatrightSTORE.org, invitations to exclusive members-only events and more!