Education Sessions and Speakers
Feed your desire to learn something new! The 2020 Restaurant Show education program is better than ever with five industry-inspired tracks, more sessions, and influential speakers.
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National Restaurant Association Show 2020 Track Descriptions
- Track: Hiring & Retention
- Track: Culinary Insights
- Track: Marketing Matters
- Track: Tech & Innovation
- Track: Beverage/Alcohol
Track: Hiring & Retention
Learn about issues, concerns, and opportunities for advancement in employment across the industry. Create a stronger workforce that helps you increase profits.
Topics for 2020 Include:
- Building your perfect team
- Ways to cut turnover
- Recruiting in the digital age
- Creating careers, not just jobs
Track: Culinary Insights
Through culinary-focused education, discover the latest in food trends, menu development, cannabis, and more.
Topics for 2020 Include:
- Using limited time offers to test new concepts
- The future of menu trends
- Cooking with cannabis
- Successful sustainability practices
Track: Marketing Matters
Attract customers and keep them coming back. From marketing to menu pricing, learn business strategies to remain top of mind to today’s consumer and drive profit in this competitive industry.
Topics for 2020 Include:
- Understanding the evolving consumer
- Increasing role of consumer marketing
- Digital Media Slam
- Leveraging your resources to market your brand
Track: Tech & Innovation
Discover the latest business solutions that will shape the future of foodservice. Navigate innovations and technology tools to enhance your operation.
Topics for 2020 Include:
- Leveraging blockchain technology in the supply chain
- Point of sales integration for better business
- How better procurement data can maximize profit
- Utilizing ghost kitchens to grow your operation
Track: Beverage/Alcohol
Beverage Alcohol for Restaurants (BAR) sessions and mixology demos will offer the Latest trends and insights to keep your beverage program on the cutting edge. Experience all we have to offer with beer, wine and spirits.
Topics for 2020 Include:
- The mix on CBD and alcohol
- Beverage trends that will increase sales
- Birth of the SuperBev
- The alcohol delivery opportunity
Thank you to our sponsors
Culinary Education
- Bellavita Food and Wine Theatre
- World Culinary Showcase
- Culinary Experience Center
Bellavita Food and Wine Theatre
Attend classes hosted by the finest chefs and sommeliers in the business.
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World Culinary Showcase
Learn from the industry’s most celebrated chefs as they cook and share insights.
Get hip to menu trends.
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Culinary Experience Center
Stop by the Culinary Experience Center to learn applied techniques and the latest trends in culinary, featuring new products that inspire creative and unique dishes.
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Previous Takeaways
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