Schedule at a Glance

Get a glimpse of the great things happening during the 2025 Show, including special events, education and festivities.

2025 Show Schedule

Saturday, May 17 (Day 1)

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

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10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

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

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11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Begin

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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, S406. Open to all international registrants.

Sunday, May 18 (Day 2)


9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

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10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

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

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11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start

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2:00 p.m. (doors open at 1:30 p.m.)

Featured Session with Technomic

Grand Ballroom, S100
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Young Professionals Networking Party

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

Monday, May 19 (Day 3)


9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

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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

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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
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1:15 p.m. (doors open at 12:30 p.m.)

Keynote '24

Grand Ballroom, S100
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7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Industry Night Out

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

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Tuesday, May 20 (Day 4)

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

National Restaurant Show Floor Open

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10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Expo + Education Sessions

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

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10:15 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start

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