2026 Schedule at a Glance

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Saturday, May 16 (Day 1)

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
National Restaurant Association Show Floor Open
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9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Merch Store Open
North Hall B2

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Store Open (including Bookstore and Show Merch)
Grand Concourse – Level 2.5

10:30 a.m.
On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Begin
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11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Show Floor Tours
Additional registration required.
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12:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Expo + Education Sessions & Networking
McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.
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5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
International Reception
McCormick Place meeting room, S406. Open to all international registrants.
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Sunday, May 17 (Day 2)

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
National Restaurant Association Show Floor Open
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9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Merch Store Open
North Hall B2

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Store Open (including Bookstore and Show Merch)
Grand Concourse – Level 2.5

9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Risk, Reward & Revenue: Restaurant Catering Workshop
Additional registration required.
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10:00 a.m.
On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Begin
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10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Show Floor Tours
Additional registration required.
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1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Keynote '26
Grand Ballroom, S100
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3:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Expo + Education Sessions
McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.
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4:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Cheers to Young Professionals! A Celebration Toast and Networking
Discovery Theater, South Hall
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7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Restaurant Show Dinner Experiences
Discover unique dinners curated just for you this year! Additional registration required.
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Monday, May 18 (Day 3)

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
National Restaurant Association Show Floor Open
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9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Merch Store Open
North Hall B2

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Show Store Open (including Bookstore and Show Merch)
Grand Concourse – Level 2.5

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshop: AI Essentials for Operators
Additional registration required.
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1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)
Featured Session with Technomic
Grand Ballroom, S100
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2:30 – 4:15 p.m.
Expo + Education Sessions
McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.
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8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Show After Party
House of Blues Chicago. 329 N Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60654. Additional registration required.
Title Sponsor: Skytab
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