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CACFP Virtual Summit 2026

August 19, 2026 - August 27, 2026

Description

Because your work matters.

Join us for our biggest online training event of the year. Four days of practical sessions, expert speakers and fresh ideas spread across two weeks so you can fit learning into your schedule.

From nutrition and program administration to operations, financial management and more, the CACFP Virtual Summit brings together the training and resources you need to do your work with confidence. Walk away with new tools, strategies and renewed purpose.

Sessions will be available on demand through September 17.

Earn certificates for up to 16 CEUs

SCHEDULE
*Schedule presented in the Eastern time zone*

DAY 1 - WED, AUG 19

11:00 am – 11:30 am | Because Your Work Matters: Lead with Resilience and Courage | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 7

11:45 am – 12:45 pm | CACFP-Friendly Ways to Limit Added Sugars | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 1

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Budget Boosters: Easy Swaps for Lower-Cost Menus | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 2

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Working Smarter in the CACFP: Free Technology and AI Tools to Reclaim Time | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 1

DAY 2 - THURS, AUG 20

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Neurodiversity and Feeding Challenges in Early Years Settings | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 1

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | Growing a Stronger Family Child Care Business with CACFP | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 3

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Real Talk: Oversight & Compliance | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 4

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | CACFP Policy Newsroom | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 7

3:45 pm – 4:15 pm | Ask Us Anything: Week 1 Deep Dive & Live Q&A | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 2

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DAY 3 - WED, AUG 26

11:00 am –12:00 pm | The Most Misunderstood CACFP Foods - What’s Creditable? | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 2

12:15 pm –1:15 pm | Who is Providing for Child Care Providers? An Updated Look at Provider Well-Being | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 3

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Turning Global Trends into CACFP-Friendly Meals | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 5

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Positive Plates: Encouraging Kids at Mealtime | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 2

DAY 4 - THURS, AUG 27

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | USDA CACFP Policy Update | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 7

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | Corrective Action Confidence: Steps for Success | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 4

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm | Strong Programs Start with Well-Being: The Power of Individual Wellness and Collective Influence | CEU: 1.0, Sp. 6

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Summit Wrap Up: Ask Us Anything | CEU: 0.5, Sp. 2

BONUS ON-DEMAND SESSIONS

Great Grains! Taking the Guess Work Out of What's Creditable | CEU: 2.0, Sp. 1

CACFP Professional Certification Overview

Learn More About the 2026 CACFP Virtual Summit Sessions and Speakers!

Time

August 19-20, 2026
August 26-27, 2026

Pricing

$199 Early Member | $249 Early Non-Member

$249 Standard Member | $299 Standard Non-Member (Starting 5/20)

$299 Late Member | $349 Late Non-Member (Starting 8/5)

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Contact Information

Name: National CACFP Sponsors Association
Phone: (512) 850-8278
Email: nca@cacfp.org

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This event will be held virtually on Zoom each day:

Wednesday, August 19
Thursday, August 20
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, August 27

*NCA MEMBERS* Make sure to use the email associated with your member account in order to receive the correct rate.

*NON MEMBERS* Learn more about becoming an NCA member today!

You will receive an email from NCA with session links the week before the event and each day of the event. You will also receive emails directly from Zoom with your access links. Please be sure to add nca@cacfp.org and Zoom no-reply@zoom.us to your approved sender list to avoid emails being sent to junk/spam.

Refund Cancellation Policy

There are no refunds for registrations or cancellations. As a courtesy, you may transfer your registration to someone within your organization. The deadline for transfer requests is Wednesday, August 6, 2026.

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