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. Sponsorship registration has ended. Please contact the office if you are interested in late options. 

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.