National Restaurant Association Show

May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

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National Restaurant Association Show

May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

  • Education
  • On-Floor Programming
  • Keynote & Featured Session
  • Culinary & Beverage Demos
  • Online Learning
  • High School Visitation Program
  • Call for Proposals
  • Restaurant Catering Workshop

Keynote and Featured Session

Be inspired and awed by industry icons, celebrated figures, and innovative thinkers we’re bringing to the Show.

Game. Set. Match. Andre Agassi Serves Up Keynote '26

Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. CST - Grand Ballroom, S100

Keynote '26

Andre Agassi

Andre Agassi

Award-winning Tennis Player & Entrepreneur

Michelle Korsmo

Michelle Korsmo

President & Chief Executive Officer at the National Restaurant Association


A conversation with Award-winning Tennis Player and Entrepreneur Andre Agassi

The 2026 Restaurant Show Keynote will feature an inspiring conversation with celebrated tennis legend, Olympic gold medal winner, philanthropist, and education advocate, Andre Agassi. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished athletes of all time, Andre was ranked as the world #1 in men’s singles by the ATP for 101 weeks, including as the year-end No. 1 in 1999. He won 60 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including eight majors, completing the career Grand Slam after a dramatic five-set comeback victory in 1999.

Andre’s journey—from the pressures and obstacles of the global stage to championing education and creating opportunities for at-risk children—offers valuable lessons in resilience, perseverance, reinvention, and leadership.

Andre will share how the mindset of a champion applies far beyond the court, inspiring foodservice professionals to push boundaries, embrace change, and lead with vision. He will challenge attendees to reframe setbacks as opportunities and embrace evolution—both personally and professionally—while reflecting on the importance of discipline, adaptability, and giving back.

The keynote session will begin with an introduction and presentation by Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. Then Michelle and Andre will have an engaging interview-style Q&A, exploring his career evolution, philanthropic mission, and the principles that help leaders thrive.

Technomic Featured Session

Monday, May 18, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. CST - Grand Ballroom, S100

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