SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Featured Sessions
Don’t miss thought-provoking educational content throughout the Show. Be inspired and awed by industry icons, celebrated figures and innovative thinkers. Here’s a sneak peek at some of this year’s featured sessions.
Rick Bayless Leads All-Star Chef Lineup
Saturday, May 17
Celebrated chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless kicks off the show Saturday with multiple sessions showcasing his culinary skill and industry expertise. Bayless is best known for his restaurants Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Xoco, and Bar Sótano and for his television appearances including on Top Chef Masters and his long-running show Mexico–One Plate at a Time.
RICK BAYLESS AWARD-WINNING CHEF, RESTAURATEUR, AUTHOR AND TV PERSONALITY
Don’t miss his Culinary Demo at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Book Signing at 11:15 a.m.!
JOIN CHEF RICK BAYLESS AND JEFFREY CLARK OF THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION FOR ACTIONABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY STRATEGIES IN THE 1 P.M. SESSION “SUSTAINABILITY AS A PROFIT AND RECRUITMENT DRIVER.”
Lessons from the Winners
Monday, May 17 | 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Are you ready to unlock the secrets to success? Join us for an exciting deep dive into how you can turn the hottest trends and groundbreaking ideas from top restaurant brands into your own business game-changers. Discover how industry leaders are tackling the biggest topics like sustainability, menu innovation, and elevating the guest experience. We’ll hear from operators and consumers while exploring real- world case studies showcasing how these strategies are making waves across operations of all sizes.
ROBERY BYRNE SENIOR DIRECTOR, CONSUMER RESEARCH, TECHNOMIC
ALICIA KELSO EXECUTIVE EDITOR, NATION’S RESTAURANT NEWS
JOE PAWLAK MANAGING PRINCIPAL, TECHNOMIC
TARA FITZPATRICK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FOODSERVICE DIRECTOR
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