Schedule at a Glance

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.

11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Begin

12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

ServSuccess Restaurant Leader Workshop

McCormick Place, room S403. Additional registration required.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

International Reception

McCormick Place meeting room, N427. Open to all international registrants.

5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

State Association Reception

McCormick Place Vista Ballroom in the South Hall (S406). Open to members of State Associations.

Sunday, May 19 (Day 2)

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.

11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start

2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Keynote ‘24

Grand Ballroom, S100

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Young Professionals Party

TAP at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Open to foodservice professionals under 40. Additional registration required.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Restaurant Show Let’s Talk Womxn Dinner Experiences

Discover unique dinners curated just for you this year! Join Let’s Talk Womxn for collaborative dining experiences with leading entrepreneurs. Additional registration required.

Monday, May 20 (Day 3)

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.

11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start

11:45 a.m.

Let’s Talk Womxn and National Restaurant Association Show Women-Owners Reception

Open to all attendees. The Beverage Room Stage - Lakeside Center - Booth 11155

1:00 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)

Featured Session with Technomic

Grand Ballroom, S100

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Industry Night Out

Time Out Market. 916 W Fulton Market Chicago, IL 60607. Additional registration required.

Tuesday, May 21 (Day 4)

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

McCormick Place South Building 4th and 5th floor meeting rooms. Additional registration required.

10:15 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start