Basic Show Information
The 2024 Show Hours are:
- Saturday, May 18 – Monday, May 20: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 21: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is open to professionals involved in the restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality industry.
Registration and Badges
Click below to see registration rates
more infoAll badges must be picked up onsite. Badge Pickup locations at McCormick Place are in the South Bldg. Room S102, and Lakeside Center level 2 lobby. Hotel Remote Badge Printing: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago Marriott Mag Mile, Hilton Chicago.
No, but you must be affiliated with the restaurant/foodservice or lodging industry. A business card or tax ID number is required to register for the Show. Your company's accounting or finance department can provide you with the tax ID number. Please note: The National Restaurant Show is for trade only and is not open to the public.
Yes. Members of the National Restaurant Association are entitled to receive a complimentary Expo badge.
Additional registration is required for Expo + Education and evening events.
Expo badge:
- North Hall Exhibits
- South Hall Exhibits
- Lakeside Center Exhibits
- The Beverage Room Pavilion
- Bellavita Italian Pavilion
- Global Food Expo
- Taste of the States
- Organic & Natural Pavilion
- TECH Pavilion
- The Culinary Experience
- Keynote
- Featured Session with Technomic
- All programming on the show floor taking place at the Innovation Theater, Discovery Theater, The Beverage Room Stage and The Culinary Experience.
Expo + Education badge:
Everything that’s included with your Expo badge above, PLUS
- 40+ operator-led sessions in a focused learning environment
- Exclusive roundtable discussions
- Networking coffee breaks
- Session recordings & presentation materials
Contact National Restaurant Association Membership by phone at (855) 514-8115.
Registration may only be paid for with a credit card. We accept all major credit cards (American Express, Diner's Club, Discover Card, MasterCard, and Visa). Please note: We do not accept checks, purchase orders or wire transfers.
Winsight considers the health and safety of all those onsite at the National Restaurant Show 2024 as our top priority. Regarding COVID-19, the Show will follow all governmental and facility guidance / regulations. As guidance / regulations continue to change, we will issue definitive event policies as we get closer to the Show. Please see our Health and Safety page for additional questions regarding COVID-19.
Yes, substitutions may be made if the original registrant submits the request in writing including the name, company, phone, and email of his/her replacement. Original payments cannot change and/or be substituted. Once onsite registration opens, badge registration letter, and identification must be brought to onsite registration for substitution to occur. Please note: If badge has already been used, a substitution will not be approved.
Sharing of badges is not permitted.
Thursday, 5/16, 7am-5pm
Friday, 5/17, 7am-6pm
Saturday, 5/18, 7am-5pm
Sunday, 5/19, 7:30am-5pm
Monday, 5/20, 7:30am-5pm
Tuesday, 5/21, 8am-2pm
Hotel Remote Badge Printing: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago Marriott Mag Mile, Hilton Chicago
Friday, 5/17, 8am-4pm
Saturday, 5/18, 8am-4pm
South Bldg. – Room S102 and S103
Lakeside Center – Level 2 Lobby
Travel Arrangements
Find your perfect hotel stay and enjoy special benefits.
More infoComplimentary shuttle service is provided to and from McCormick Place if you stay at our partner hotels. A few exceptions apply, please check back for more info.
Show Floor
Explore our many resources – including suppliers, content, and connections – on The Show To Go page.
the show to goLists of all of the 2024 Show exhibitors.
the show to goYou can explore on-floor programming and Expo + Education sessions in The Show To Go. Session details may be subject to change
the show to goMobile scooters can be rented from Scootaround for use during the Show. Please contact Scootaround directly, at the number listed below, for pricing and availability or visit one of their onsite locations at McCormick Place.
Scootaround
(888) 441-7575
www.scootaround.com
Pickup Location: North/South Building - Near Gate 4, close to Coat Check Area
Lakeside Building - Level 2, near Hall E
Product removal from the Show floor should be accompanied by a Merchandise Removal Pass distributed by exhibitors who desire to give away product to a Show attendee. The pass must be signed by a representative of the exhibiting company authorizing the attendee to remove product from their booth and the building. Security personnel will not permit attendees to leave the building without the required pass.
Allow at least two days to adequately cover the entire Show.
No one under 16 years of age will be permitted on the Show floor at any time regardless of affiliation or circumstances. This includes infants and toddlers. Absolutely no strollers or infant carriers (worn or carried) are permitted at any time on the Show floor. Children ages 16 to 18 years of age are permitted only if accompanied by an adult at all times.
The National Restaurant Show reserves the right to request proof of age from any one at any time. This rule is strictly enforced and there are no exceptions to this policy. This rule applies to all exhibitors and attendees. Registration of anyone under 16 years of age is unauthorized and in violation of these policies.
The dress code for the Show is business casual.
Additional Questions
Please contact restaurant@maritz.com or by telephone at (864) 699-6435.
If you have a question about National Restaurant Association Membership, call (855) 514-8115.
If you have a registration inquiry, email Restaurant@maritz.com or call (864) 699-6435.
For all other inquiries, call (312) 853-2525.
Lakeside Center — Outside Ballroom, Level 3
North Building — Grand Concourse Lobby
South Building — Transportation Lobby, Level 1
Grand Concourse — Level 2.5
The 2025 National Restaurant Show will take place on May 17-20, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
South Building:
Level 1: Near Gate 4 (South entrance)/entrance to Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Level 1: S105
Lakeside Center:
Level 2: E256
Daily Schedule:
Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
*Attendees are not permitted to bring luggage on to the Show floor at any time.
*Please note coat/bag check is at your own cost.
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