Upcoming Events with Rapids
Stay up to date with the latest events that Rapids is hosting, attending, or supporting. On this calendar, you’ll find a range of conferences, training sessions, and public events across the foodservice industry. Whether it’s hands-on training at our facility, key industry conferences, or networking opportunities, we invite you to join us and stay connected.
SNAI Annual Conference 2026
Rapids is proud to attend the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference and Food Show, an annual gathering that brings together school nutrition professionals from across Iowa for education, networking, and industry insights. This year's conference theme, "You Are All Superheroes," recognizes the dedication and hard work of the individuals who support student nutrition programs throughout the state. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers, learn from industry experts, and explore solutions that help schools better serve their students.
Visit Rapids at Booth #38 during the Food Show.
This year, SNA Iowa is partnering with Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development to host the first-ever Iowa Culinary Conference. The event will bring together school foodservice directors, chefs, school administrators, food hubs, and other industry professionals who are passionate about farm-to-school initiatives, scratch cooking, local procurement, and foodservice career pathways.
We look forward to connecting with attendees, sharing foodservice equipment and design solutions, and discussing ways to create efficient, student-focused kitchen and cafeteria environments that support the evolving needs of K-12 foodservice programs.
Meet Our Team at the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference
Mackenzie Beals and Tanya Larson will be at the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference to answer your questions and be your go-to resource for all things Rapids.
Mackenzie, Director of Account Management for our Iowa branch, brings expertise across multiple foodservice segments. Tanya, one of our Account Managers, works closely with customers throughout Iowa to help identify equipment and project solutions that fit their operational needs.