Education

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

In 2024, the National Restaurant Show is delighted to offer education with an increased emphasis on focused learning, collaboration, and connection. Attendees will have access to 40+ operator-led sessions, exclusive roundtable discussions, networking coffee breaks, and more. Held in a distraction-free setting just off the Show floor, 2024 education will be scheduled in a way that allows operators more flexibility and more time with suppliers. This enhanced education experience is available exclusively for
Expo + Education badge holders.

Education sessions run from 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. each morning of the Show, so you can connect with your community before visiting the show floor.

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

40+ Operator-led Sessions
Exclusive Roundtables Discussions
Networking Coffee Breaks
Session Recordings & Presentation Materials

2024 Education Tracks and Topics

Preview 2024 topics by Track to get a taste of what will be covered in this year’s education.

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

Culinary and menu innovations: secret menus, LTO’s and beyond
Emerging flavor trends
Managing supply chain and inflation challenges
Menu pricing
Menu optimization and efficiencies

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

Emergency preparedness
Financing options for business growth
Food safety training
New off-premise business realities
Navigating service fees and tipping

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

Consumer myths and realities
Digital marketing
Lessons from successful LTO’s
New off-premise business realities
Marketing for different dayparts
Social media trends, best practices, and influencer campaigns

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

AI: opportunities, challenges, and where to start
Assessing & prioritizing technology needs
Location-based marketing tools
Loyalty program tech
Managing & leveraging customer data

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.

Beverage trends
Beverage LTO’s
Daytime drinking occasions
Low and zero-proof drinks
The evolving bar customer
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.

Creating an inclusive work environment
Nontraditional hiring channels and platforms
Prioritizing authenticity in DEI work
Rethinking compensation models
The next generation of workforce
Training & reskilling