National Restaurant Association Show 2026 Preview

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Discover innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and future-forward ideas through operator-led education sessions. Expo + Education features 30 operator-led sessions delivering proven strategies, innovative ideas, and first-hand industry perspectives designed to boost business. Your Expo + Education badge gives you exclusive access to networking opportunities, presentation materials, and on-demand video recordings of all sessions including Show floor programming with culinary and beverage demos. LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

YOUR EXPO + EDUCATION UPGRADE INCLUDES: Want the complete Show experience? Here’s what the Expo + Education upgrade offers:

• Exhibit hall access

The Expo + Education program is hosted in a distraction-free environment off the Show floor, creating an ideal atmosphere for uninterrupted learning and networking. Sessions are scheduled in 2-hour blocks Saturday through Monday, allowing attendees the perfect balance between attending sessions and exploring the tradeshow floor. • On-demand session recordings & presentation materials • On-floor theaters (including live demos) • Keynote & featured sessions • 30 operator-led sessions covering critical industry topics across six tracks • Exclusive networking with peers and experts

ACCESS SESSIONS FROM A VARIETY OF TRACKS, INCLUDING:

Culinary Insights: Strategic menu innovation, flavor trends, maximizing menu profitability Marketing Matters: Influencer marketing, loyalty and customer retention strategies, and value marketing Operations Solutions: AI and automation, cost control, and supply chain management Technology Strategies: AI best practices, vendor relationships, data strategy, and delivery and drive-thru optimization Workforce Management: Employee retention and engagement, training, and navigating immigration policy.

EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING

Kick off your Show experience with a networking gathering exclusively for attendees with the Expo + Education upgrade. This is your chance to connect with fellow foodservice operators and industry trailblazers in a focused setting – before you even take a seat in a session. Dive into thought-provoking conversations about the biggest challenges and exciting opportunities shaping the restaurant industry today. Whether you’re looking to share insights, spark fresh ideas, or forge meaningful relationships with peers and thought leaders, this is the perfect place to make it happen. Don’t miss out—be part of the conversations that matter and the connections that last.

CLICK HERE TO UPGRADE YOUR BADGE TODAY!

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