Education

Discover innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and future-forward ideas through operator-led education. Available exclusively for Expo + Education badge holders, the Show’s education program provides a focused learning experience for growth-minded attendees.

The National Restaurant Association Show is delighted to offer education with an increased emphasis on focused learning, collaboration, and connection. Attendees will have access to 45+ operator-led sessions, an exclusive Expo + Education general session, can’t-miss networking opportunities, and more. Held in a distraction-free setting just off the Show floor, the education program will be scheduled in a way that allows operators to attend sessions that matter most to them, while still having ample time to meet with suppliers on the tradeshow floor.


This enhanced education experience is available exclusively for Expo + Education badge holders.

What’s included with your Expo + Education badge

Want the complete Show experience? Here’s what the Expo + Education badge offers: 

  • Exhibit Hall Access
  • Show Floor Theaters (including live demos)
  • Keynote & Featured Sessions 

PLUS

  • 45+ Operator-led Sessions
  • Exclusive Expo + Education General Session
  • Networking Breaks
  • On-Demand Session Recordings & Presentation Materials

    • Sessions and speakers will be announced in November 2024.

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What attendees have to say


“[The program is] very insightful in helping build out innovation pipelines”

- 2024 Attendee



“Come ready to learn and network!”

- 2024 Attendee


“[This is a] great opportunity to hear from industry leaders and experts.”

- 2024 Attendee

2025 Education Tracks and Topics


Culinary Insights
Through culinary-focused education, explore the latest in food and beverage trends, menu insights and optimizations to boost sales, and more. 

  • Culinary trends and menu innovations
  • Menu optimization and efficiencies
  • Pricing strategies
  • Daypart dynamics
  • Experiential dining
  • Sustainability across foodservice


Marketing Matters
Learn new consumer trends, insights and engagement strategies to successfully market your brand and connect with today’s evolving consumer. 

  • Hot marketing campaigns
  • Social media best practices, trends and influencers
  • Marketing for different dayparts
  • Loyalty and subscription programs
  • Customer insights, data and demographics
  • LTO innovations and best practices


Operations Solutions
Find strategies to improve operational efficiencies, maximize ROI, and navigate today’s new business realities. 

  • Financing options for business growth
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Cost cutting and containment
  • Food safety and risk management
  • Supply chain challenges and impact mitigation
  • Franchising: risks, opportunities, relationship management


Technology Strategies
Discover how the power of technology can improve your business. 

  • AI: opportunities, challenges and pitfalls
  • Attaining and affording the right tech solutions
  • Automation solutions
  • Cybersecurity
  • Vendor selection and relationship management
  • Data usage and management


Trends in Adult Beverage
From new revenue opportunities to what’s trending in beer, wine and spirits, find business insights to maximize your beverage program.

  • Low and zero-proof beverages: spirits, beer, wine and mocktails
  • Beverage LTOs
  • Menu innovations & flavor trends
  • Understanding today’s bar customer
  • Beverage sales drivers and purchasing influencers 
  • The latest in to-go alcohol


Workforce Management
Gain tools to create a stronger workforce. Learn how to navigate the new labor landscape, bolster hiring, retention and training efforts, and prioritize DEI and wellness. 

  • Rethinking compensation models
  • Recruiting and retention tactics
  • Training, upskilling and reskilling strategies
  • Addressing and preventing toxic behavior
  • Nontraditional hiring channels and platforms
  • Equity and inclusion in career development

Don’t miss your opportunity to access world-class insights, perspectives and strategies. Get your Expo + Education badge today. 
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