We’re less than a month away from the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® in the Windy City….are you ready for it? Our Sprockstars sure are. From networking events to keynote speakers to celebrated demos, we’ll walk you through everything you can expect at the biggest show in the Western Hemisphere.
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Why You Should Attend the National Restaurant Association Show
This is the first National Restaurant Association Show since the COVID-19 pandemic rocked our nation. Anticipation for the Show is high as both the 2020 and 2021 shows were canceled. This year, the event will welcome attendees May 21 through 24 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. Over 1,300 exhibitors and 900 product categories including food, beverage, technology, and tableware, will be featured during the four-day show.
Plus, it’s not just restaurant owners that attend, but lodging, c-store, and retail businesses as well. Notable brands making a comeback to the National Restaurant Association Show 2022 include Chipotle, Domino’s, Starbucks, TriMark, Sodexo, Holiday Inn & Suites, IHG, Aramark, 7-Eleven, and Kwik Trip.
“With representation from all 50 states and 110 countries, there’s no other place to interact with the entire foodservice industry ecosystem.”
– National Restaurant Association Show
The hype around the Show isn’t exclusive to attendees — exhibitors are equally excited: “It has the potential to be one of our best shows and generate the most leads and revenue,” says Tyler Chambers, Senior SDR Coordinator at Sprockets.
What You Can Expect at the National Restaurant Association Show
Food & Beverage Demos
Watch and learn from seasoned chefs as they whip up mouth-watering dishes right before your eyes! They’ll teach you the latest trends in food and beverage, skillful techniques, and how to tackle industry obstacles. Featured experts include internationally-renowned entrepreneur, chef, author, and TV personality, Maria Loi, as well as Cassie Sakai and Tiffany Derry. You can view the full list of speakers here.
Book Signings
Bookworms and chefs can unite after the culinary demos. Readers will have the opportunity to meet celebrity chefs like award-winning author Edward Lee and bestselling author Deborah VanTrece, and have their books signed! Attendees are welcome to bring books from home or purchase prior to or during the signing at the bookstore in the Grand Concourse.
Keynote Speakers
Hear from Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, and Starr Marcello, deputy dean of MBA programs at University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as they explore current industry challenges and unpack the complex question: “What do these disruptions mean to our industry, and how can we prepare for and embrace them?” Sub-topics include crypto currency, web 3.0, social and cultural shifts, and the future of the foodservice industry.
Workshops
As the hospitality industry continues to navigate current challenges, experts will provide insight on complex topics so you can apply their knowledge to your own business. Participants can choose (or mix and match!) between three workshops: Ghost Kitchens & Virtual Brands: Risks, Opportunities and Execution, Navigating the Foodservice Technology Landscape, and ServSuccess Restaurant Leader Workshops.
Kitchen Innovations (KI) Awards
The Show has not one, not two, but three years worth of KI awards to hand out in 2022. This will be the largest showroom in over 100 years. Discover the best equipment for your business that focuses on automation and sustainability while generating industry growth.
Industry Night Out
Last, but not least, as part of their Project Beverage plan, attendees are invited to Industry Night Out. Party on Offshore — the largest rooftop in the nation — enjoy some of the best views of Chicago, watch mixology demos, and mingle with foodservice industry professionals. You never know, some of the best business deals happen while sipping on cocktails and appetizers.
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