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
• Wednesday: Industry Panel
• Wednesday afternoon: New Belgium Brewery Production Tour 
• OR Clay Sport Shooting at Biltmore Estates
• Upon registration, attendees will have access to discounted ticket pricing to visit Biltmore Estates separately

2026 Sponsorship information may be found here.

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

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