2027 AFDOSS Conference

September 13-15, 2027

Chattanooga Marriott Downtown

Two Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, TN 37402

This is an in-person event, open to any food safety professionals and policymakers in local/state/federal government, industry, and academic sectors.

Chattanooga Guide – Website and App Available for Apple

Agenda

The AFDOSS Board is still developing the agenda for the 2027 Annual Educational Conference. Please check back here again for updates as they become available.

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Conference Registration

For travel estimation purposes, AFDOSS currently plans on charging the same registration fees as the 2026 AEC.  Those registration tiers are as follows:

• AFDOSS Members: $350
• Local Environmentalists: $200
• Alumni/Life Members: $250
• Non-Members: $425
• Single-Day: $200
• Spouse/Guest: $150 – Full Conference & Events. Single-event tickets may be purchased onsite at the registration desk.

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Hotel & Transportation

The 2027 AFDOSS AEC is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown. The negotiated conference room rate is tied to the federal per diem rate lor lodging, currently $117.00 per night, plus applicable state (9.25%) and occupancy (9%) taxes.

AFDOSS was able to obtain discounted parking rates of $15 for Self-Parking and $25 for Valet Parking.  Event-day passes are available for $5, and more information will be provided prior to the meeting.

The Group Code for the 2027 AEC will be provided once the room block has been opened.

Per the terms of our contract, the cutoff date for reservations is Monday, August 23, 2027.

The Chattanooga Marriott Downtown is only 15 miles from the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).  The hotel does not provide shuttle service.

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Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA)

Monday - Thursday:  7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

There are no fares or fees to ride the CARTA Shuttle. (Map – PDF)

The CARTA System operates Chattanooga’s FREE Downtown Shuttle system. For more information go to the Downtown Shuttle page or download the map using the above link.

Sponsors and Exhibitors

If you are interested in supporting AFDOSS by being a Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor, please contact our AFDOSS Treasurer, Craig Nielsen. We have a few different options available to highlight your regulatory or industry community.

Live Auction

As is tradition, AFDOSS will be having a Live Auction to benefit the Mary Logan Scholarship Fund. For more information about the auction, please click here.

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Continuing Education

AFDOSS will be applying for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) through NEHA. The AFDOSS Annual Educational Conference contact hours for continuing education CEU's will be determined once the agenda is finalized.  Forms to claim CEUs will be made available for conference attendees at the registration desk.

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Contact Information

Please use our contact form, for any general event questions or suggestions. If you have specific registration or AEC payment questions, please contact our AFDOSS Treasurer, Craig Nielsen, at AFDOSS.Craig@gmail.com.

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Get Involved

AFDOSS is built on participation and collaboration. Whether you are new to the field or have years of experience, membership provides a way to connect with peers, stay informed, and help support the future of food and drug regulation in the southern states.

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