Schedule at a Glance

Get a glimpse of the great things happening during the 2024 Show, including special events, education, and festivities.

2024 Show Schedule

Saturday, May 18 (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.

Education Sessions

McCormick Place 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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5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

International Reception

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


Sunday, May 19 (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.

Education Sessions

McCormick Place 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.

Keynote ‘24

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

Young Professionals Party

TAP at McCormick Place. Open to foodservice professionals under 40. Additional registration required.
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Monday, May 20 (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.

Education Sessions

McCormick Place meeting rooms. Additional registration required.

11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start

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1:00 p.m.

Featured Session with Technomic

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

Industry Night Out

Additional registration required.
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Tuesday, May 21 (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.

Education Sessions

McCormick Place meeting rooms. Additional registration required.

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11:00 a.m.

On-Floor Programming and Culinary & Beverage Demonstrations Start

More info