Sponsorships
Connect with industry leaders and choose from a variety of options including signage, thought leadership, digital advertising, activations, networking and more.
2026 Show Opportunities
Stand ahead of the crowd at the 2026 Show with sponsorships designed to raise brand awareness, drive traffic, and more. Browse the opportunities below and visit the Exhibitor Dashboard to make a purchase today.
Questions? Connect with your sales representative today, or email restaurantshowsales@informa.com for more information!
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Pre-Show Opportunities
Build your buzz before attendees head onsite by promoting your presence in digital advertising. Exhibitor Showcase Emails, Branded Blog Posts, and Website Banner Advertising are just a few ways to get your name out there. Media Bundles offer maximum impressions at a significant value.
Onsite Opportunities
Ample sponsorships are available with onsite signage, product activations, thought leadership, sustainability partnerships, hospitality suites, and much more. Offsite, treat attendees to a VIP invite at the Restaurant Show’s After Party.
Post-Show Advertising
Keep the momentum going after the Show with digital advertising. Event amplification offers flexibility between native and banner advertising, as well as pre-roll video. The June Exhibitor Showcase Email or Exhibitor Spotlights are your last chance to make an impression.
Show Floor Programming
Showcase your expertise to an engaged and qualified audience with one of the Show’s thought leadership sponsorships. Discover the highlights below and click here to learn more.
Discovery Theater: Product Showcase
Be a part of the Restaurant Show’s new Product Showcases, where curated groups of leading exhibitors feature their standout solutions in an interactive setting. 2026 Showcases include: Foodservice Fashion, Tableware & Furnishings and Packaging Innovation.
Discovery Theater: Solutions Spotlights
The Restaurant Show is launching a brand new, dynamic session series that spotlights real-world applications of solutions in a variety of product categories. 2026 Solutions Spotlights topics: Sustainability, Health & Safety, and Employee Management & Training Services.
Sponsor-led Education Sessions
Dedicated 30-minute sessions are available at the Innovation and Discovery Theaters. Sessions are categorized by track and searchable by job function and industry segment to help attendees find the information they are most interested in. Dynamic pricing is available.
Presenting Sponsorships
Prominent branding and attendee lists are up for grabs with the Discovery Theater, Beverage Room Stage, and Culinary Experience Stage sponsorships. Off the Show floor, be a part of Expo + Education or one of the Restaurant Show Workshops.
Webinar
Programming is available all year long with a pre or post-Show webinar, promoted to the entire Restaurant Show network.
What’s New?
2026 Sponsorship offerings have expanded with new opportunities for unique branding and activation throughout the Show.
Discovery Theater: Product Showcase
Step into the spotlight at the Discovery Theater—the must-attend destination for breakthrough strategies and can't-miss solutions that drive bottom-line growth. New in 2026, we are curating groups of leading exhibitors to feature their standout solutions in interactive product showcases. Join us for this exclusive opportunity to gain enhanced visibility and connect with a captive audience of prospective buyers.
Each one-hour Product Showcase features two powerful engagement phases. In the first 30 minutes, an expert emcee will host an interactive presentation spotlighting each company. The second half hour allows for invaluable face-to-face time as attendees engage directly with company representatives at dedicated tables.
2026 Showcases include: Foodservice Fashion, Tableware & Furnishings and Packaging Innovation
Discovery Theater: Solutions Spotlights
The Restaurant Show is launching a brand new, dynamic session series that spotlights real-world applications of solutions in a variety of product categories. Each topic is limited to 5 suppliers and will be moderated by an industry expert.
Secure your position in this exciting new 45-minute engagement experience designed to maximize your ROI through guaranteed presentation time and direct access to a captive audience of buyers seeking solutions in your category. Featured suppliers will have a 5-minute spotlight to showcase how their products or services solve common operator challenges and help boost business. At the end of the session, the floor will be opened up for 15 minutes of 1:1 time between exhibitors and attendees, each with a dedicated table where attendees can ask questions and follow-up in person.
2026 Solutions Spotlights topics: Sustainability, Health & Safety, and Employee Management & Training Services.
First Time Exhibitor Email
Attendees come to the Show year over year seeking innovative solutions. The first-time exhibitor emails shine a spotlight on what’s new – vendor and products. Booth numbers will be prominently noted and each ad links to your company profile in The Show To Go so attendees can bookmark you right away.
Show Floor Stickers
Catch attendees as they are taking a break on the Show floor by sponsoring floor stickers at the popular benches throughout each hall. Floor stickers are fully customizable and will be placed directly in front of the bench. Stickers will rotate among four different sponsors in North & South, and two sponsors in Lakeside. Approximately 12 benches per sponsor, pending final floor plan.
Show Floor Tours
Take your turn in the spotlight as a featured exhibitor in our Lakeside, North or South Hall sponsored tour. Five spots are reserved for sponsors to give their five-minute pitch to the group. Tours will be repeated Saturday, Sunday and Monday and will be open to approximately 35 registrants each day. Registration is open to all attendee categories except non-exhibiting suppliers.
Show Resource Sponsorship
Your logo will be recognized at the Show’s four information desks, where attendees stop for help navigating the Show floor, finding the sessions that are right for them, and getting the shuttle schedule. This includes the opportunity to outfit resource staff in your branded apparel and provide a giveaway to attendees. Attendees also rely on the Show’s “Know Before You Go” email series with more information on badge pickup, the mobile app, hotels, and more. Banner ads will be included on approximately five emails.
2026 Sponsorship Categories
Learn more about the opportunities that will help you reach your goals at the 2026 Show.
2026 Sponsorship Categories
- Email Banners
- Hotel Key Cards
- Onsite Signage
- Show Floor Lounge
- Web Banners
- Keynote Presentations
- Sponsor-led Education Sessions
- Stage Sponsorships
- Webinars
- Coffee Lounge
- Hotel Room Drop
- Keynote Snack Breaks
- Water Bar
- Hospitality Suites
- International Reception
- Press Sponsorship
- Restaurant Show After Party
- Exhibitor Showcase Email
- Media Bundle Packages
- Product Showcase Webpage Ad