2026 Center for the Advancement of Foodservice Education (CAFÉ) Conferences
June 22-25, 2026
Hosted by Kendall College / National Louis University
Chicago Campus- 18 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago IL 60603
Monday, June 22, 2026 – Meet & Greet for Deans & Directors Retreat Attendees (evening before)
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Day 1 – 12th Annual Deans & Directors Retreat (DDR)
- Award Ceremony and Reception (Evening event for DDR, LC attendees and Guests)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Day 2 – 20th Annual Leadership Conference (LC)
- Industry Day
Thursday, June 25, 2026 - Day 3
- Educational Best Practices