May 22–25, 2027
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Continuing Education
Fresh Ideas. Real Takeaways. Credits That Count.
Bring your curiosity. Leave with practical strategies, fresh inspiration, and continuing education credits that support your professional growth.
At the National Restaurant Association Show, learning comes to life through culinary demonstrations, beverage insights, operational strategies, and technology innovations. Discover ideas you can put to work in your business while learning alongside foodservice professionals who share your drive to stay ahead.
Find Your Next Big Idea—and Earn Credits Along the Way
Continuing education opportunities are available throughout the Show. All programming on the Show floor offers continuing education credits, giving you more ways to learn as you explore.
The Culinary Experience
Watch leading chefs in action and discover techniques and trends to inspire your menu.
The Beverage Room Stage
Explore fresh ideas for your beverage program, from adult beverages to no- and low-alcohol options and functional drinks.
Discovery Theater
Find practical strategies to strengthen your operation, refresh your menu, and drive profitability.
Innovation Theater
Discover how technology and data can help you work smarter, improve efficiency, and enhance the customer experience.
Education That Moves Your Business Forward
Explore expert-led learning experiences designed to help you build new skills, earn continuing education credits, and bring practical strategies back to your operation.
Go Deeper with Classroom Sessions
Want more time to dig into the challenges and opportunities shaping your business? The Essential & Premium Badges provide access to dedicated classroom sessions held off the Show floor, where you can learn from industry experts and fellow operators, explore practical strategies, and earn continuing education credits.
Put Your Learning into Action with Bootcamps
Ready to dig deeper? Earn continuing education credits while working through real business challenges in the Show’s intensive, two-and-a-half-hour Bootcamps. Explore practical strategies, build new skills, and leave with an action plan you can bring back to your operation.
Start Earning Credits on The Road to the Show
Your next learning opportunity starts before you arrive in Chicago. The Road to the Show brings restaurant and foodservice professionals together for a one-day Workforce Management Workshop—and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits. Learn alongside industry experts and fellow operators as you explore workforce planning, scheduling, labor cost control, and technology, with practical ideas to put to work right away.
Continuing Education Credit Information
Continuing education credits are available through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and Foodservice Consultants Society International (FCSI) for approved programming on the Show floor and in classroom sessions. Credit availability varies by session. Check the Show’s online directory beginning in early May 2027 for individual session credit details.
Information about credits and how to request a certificate of attendance will also be posted at each theater and in classroom session rooms during the Show.
Bring More Back to Your Business
From a new culinary technique to a smarter operational strategy, the Show gives you ideas worth bringing home. Add classroom learning to your Show experience with the Essential Badge and Premium Badge leave with actionable takeaways to share with your team.
Need to request a Certificate?
For any questions or to request a certificate of attendance, email RestaurantShowPrograms@informa.com.
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