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• ACDA 2025 Annual Conference

  • Start
    Sunday, April 13, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, LA

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  ACDA Annual Conference:

  New Orleans, Louisiana | April 13 - 16

  Early Bird Deadline February 17th

  ACDA is coming to New Orleans! The 50th Annual Conference: Nourishing the Future Together, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more!

  Conference Sessions:

  This year our conference sessions are geared towards specific membership group and we are offering courses for beginners, intermediate levels and advanced levels! 

  View the full schedule here!

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  Hotel Information: 

  Host Hotel: 

  Sheraton New Orleans 

  500 Canal Street,

  New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70130

  Nightly Rates: $209 + Taxes

  Last Day to Book: March 21, 2025

  Click Here to Book!

  
  

  Overflow Hotel:

  
  

  JW Marriott New Orleans

  
  614 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  

  Nightly Rates: $219 + Taxes

  Cut Off Date: March 21, 2025

  BOOK NOW!

  
  

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  Earn CEU Credits:

  We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2025 Annual Conference. More information coming soon! 

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

  More details can be found on our Annual Conference page.

  View the ACDA Annual Conference cancellation policy HERE!

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• ACDA Food Distribution Competency Exams at the Annual Conference

  • Start
    Sunday, April 13, 2025
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    1:30 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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    2:15 PM
  • Location
    Sheraton New Orleans | 500 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130

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  Are you looking for further your career or expand your knowledge of Food Distribution? Are you just starting out and needing some basic knowledge in food distribution? Are you seasoned in some areas and looking to expand your knowledge in other areas of food distribution? This program has something for everyone! 

  The ACDA Food Distribution Program works to empower individuals with the knowledge to feed the nation! 

  Join us during one or more of the following time slots to complete a Food Distribution exam. You can choose to take up to six exams over the course of the conference and you get to choose the time that works best for you! 

  **If you are ready to complete the Food Distribution Specialist Credential Exam, please visit the FDS Credential page for more information. 

  Food Distribution Competency Exam Schedule:

  • Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Monday, April 14, 2025 | 7:30 am - 8:30 am
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 8:00 am - 9:00 am 
  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  We offer the following exams: USDA Foods Overview Exam, Procurement and Planning Exam, Processing Exam, DoD Fresh Exam, Community and Household Programs, and Direct Delivery.

  This year we begin testing for the Food Distribution Specialist Credential Exam. Learn more about the qualifications and application process HERE. 

  You can purchase the study guide for these exams from ACDA's Online Store HERE! If you have questions about the NEW ACDA Food Distribution Education Program, you can learn more HERE. 

  By passing these two competency exams, you will qualify for the Food Distribution Professional Certification. By passing four exams, you will qualify for the Food Distribution Expert Certification. By passing six competency exams, you will qualify for the Food Distribution Master Certification. Learn more about the Certification HERE! 

  If you have any questions, please reach out to info@commodityfoods.org.

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• ACDA'S 50th Golden Masquerade

  • When
    Monday, April 14, 2025
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    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Generations Hall | 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70130

  
  

  Due to high response rates, the RSVP system for ACDA'S 50th Golden Masquerade will be paused on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. It will be back online Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

  April 14th, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 

  * RSVP is required for all attendees* 
  

  We are delighted to invite you to a very special evening as we celebrate ACDA’s 50th Golden Masquerade to honor five decades of excellence and impact.

  Event Details:

  Venue:

  Generations Hall

  310 Andrew Higgins Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70130 

  Shuttle Service:
  Complimentary shuttles will be available from the hotel to Generation Hall for your convenience. However, the venue is within walking distance if you prefer to walk to and from the hotel.

  Guest Registration:

  Guests are welcome to attend with the purchase of a conference guest registration. A guest registration can added for $100. If you have not yet registered your guest, please do so using the main conference registration link here: Registration Link . 

  Dress Code: Masquerade attire encouraged 

  * RSVP is required for all attendees* 
  

  Come ready to toast to the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future!

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

  More details can be found on our Annual Conference page.

  
  

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• ACDA 2026 Annual Conference

  • Start
    Sunday, April 19, 2026
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Westin Seattle

  
  

  ACDA Annual Conference:

  Seattle, Washington | April 19 - 22, 2026

  Save the date! ACDA is excited to announce our 51st Annual Conference in Seattle. Join us for insightful talks from USDA and leading industry experts, network with members from across the country, and exchange best practices. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity - mark your calendar today! 

  Registration opens in 2025!

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  Hotel Information:

  Host Hotel: The Westin Seattle

  1900 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

  (206) 728-1000

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  Earn CEU Credits:

  We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2026 Annual Conference. More information coming soon! 

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

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• ACDA 2027 Annual Conference

  • Start
    Saturday, April 24, 2027
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 28, 2027
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

  
  

  ACDA Annual Conference:

  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | April 24 - 28, 2027

  Save the date! ACDA is excited to announce our 52nd Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Join us for insightful talks from USDA and leading industry experts, network with members from across the country, and exchange best practices. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity - mark your calendar today! 

  Registration opens in 2026!

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  Hotel Information:

  Host Hotel: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

  1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

  (215) 625-2900

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  Earn CEU Credits:

  We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2027 Annual Conference. More information coming soon! 

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  Questions?

  We are here to help! Reach out to us at info@commodityfoods.org or by calling 850-480-7332.

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