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# National Restaurant Association Show · Chicago, IL, United States · Fo | TradeShowIntel

> The National Restaurant Association Show is a premier foodservice trade show scheduled for May 16-19, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. It features over 2

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# National Restaurant Association Show

The National Restaurant Association Show is a premier foodservice trade show scheduled for May 16-19, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. It features over 2,000 exhibitors across 900+ product categories, 70+ expert speakers, and focuses on innovations like AI, robotics, plant-based foods, and sustainable packaging. The event includes live demos, education sessions, networking events, and award ceremonies like the FABI Awards and Kitchen Innovation Awards.
The National Restaurant Association Show is a premier foodservice trade show scheduled for May 16-19, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. It features over 2,000 exhibitors across 900+ product categories, 70+ expert speakers, and focuses on innovations like AI, robotics, plant-based foods, and sustainable packaging. The event includes live demos, education sessions, networking events, and award ceremonies like the FABI Awards and Kitchen Innovation Awards.

## Event details

- **Dates:** 16–19 May 2026

- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States

- **Venue:** McCormick Place

- **Industry:** Foodservice

- **Category:** Trade show

## Audience scale

- **Exhibitors:** 2,000+

- **Attendees:** 60,000+

## Why exhibit
Exhibit at the National Restaurant Association Show to reach thousands of foodservice professionals, showcase your products to a targeted audience of restaurant operators, chains, and distributors, and network with industry leaders. The event offers exposure across 900+ product categories, opportunities to launch innovations, and access to decision-makers in the foodservice and hospitality sectors.

## Why visit
Attend the National Restaurant Association Show to discover the latest foodservice innovations, including AI, robotics, plant-based trends, and sustainable packaging. Gain insights from expert speakers, participate in educational sessions and culinary demos, and network with industry peers. The event is ideal for restaurant operators, foodservice directors, distributors, and hospitality professionals looking to streamline operations and boost revenue.

## Exhibitor profile

- Food & Beverage

- Kitchen Equipment

- Technology & POS Systems

- Packaging & Supplies

- Uniforms & Apparel

- Services & Consulting

- Furniture & Furnishings

- Beverage & Spirits

## Visitor profile

- Restaurant Owners & Operators

- Foodservice Directors

- Chefs & Culinary Professionals

- Distributors & Dealers

- Hospitality Managers

- Procurement & Supply Chain

- Retail Foodservice

- Young Professionals

## Industries

- Foodservice

- Restaurant

- Hospitality

## Organisers

- Informa

- Informa Connect Foodservice