Conference detail

Bear-Hands Educational Conference & Expo 2026

Organized by Riverfront Conference Center

Hosted by the Craven County Environmental Health Department, this conference provides education, networking, and broad training for food service employees, managers, and...

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Dates: Jul 20, 2026
Location: New Bern, NC
Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Attendees: 500
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About this conference

Hosted by the Craven County Environmental Health Department, this conference provides education, networking, and broad training for food service employees, managers, and owners on the five risk factors to food safety. The event aims to enhance skills, stay updated on regulations, explore innovations in food safety, and foster collaboration among industry, suppliers, and regulatory bodies in Craven and surrounding counties. It features 7 interactive training booths covering foodborne illness risk factors, proper food storage, allergen awareness, building and fire safety, and architect insights.

Sponsorship options

Exhibitor Booth Packages (Standard $200, Silver $300, Sponsor $500), which include free parking, covered & skirted table with two (2) chairs, complimentary registration, access to lounge with beverages & lunch, seminars, and conference directory listing. The Sponsor package also includes company logo on the website as a sponsor. Non-Vendor Sponsorships (over $1000) include company logo on the website, custom promotional floor clings, shout-outs during speaker sessions, and sponsor logo on livestream digital display.