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CREATE
October 15-17, 2025
Omni Nashville HotelNashville, TN

Sponsorship Opportunities

Powered by Nation’s Restaurant News, CREATE offers opportunities for suppliers to connect in-person with restaurant leaders who are seeking ideas and solutions to grow their business.

Who Attends?

  • 400+ Emerging Growth Restaurateurs
  • 76% Are in C-Suite and Executive Level Roles
  • 82% Make or Influence Final Purchasing Decisions
  • 85% 250 Units or Less

Sponsorship Opportunities

Lightning Presentation

Position your brand as a thought leader on a topic of your choice with a 30-minute presentation.

Reception Sponsor

Connect and build strong relationships with restaurant operators in stimulating networking environments.

Pop-Up Food Station Sponsor

Showcase your food or beverage or service in a non-traditional and engaging setting.

Welcome Package Sponsor

Be the first to welcome CREATE attendees and amplify your brand with logo alignment pre, during and post-show. Your company logo will be featured on CREATE’s website, welcome email, on-site signage, thank you emails and more.

Fireside Chat

Feature your brand’s executive in a one-on-one, 30-minute interview facilitated by an NRN moderator. Interview content will be led by your company and is followed by an engaging audience Q&A session.

VIP Dinner

Make a lasting impression and get one-on-one time with restaurant operator attendees by hosting an invite-only, private dinner.

The Buzz in 2023

"Interesting speakers, good networking opportunities, well-organized; so a great use of my time."

"Excellent content, very well targeted to the group that attended. Well balanced between solid information and actionable ideas as well as a sense of fun and celebration."

"My first time attending…the information I received and the networking contacts I made are invaluable."

In-Person Experience: October 9-11, 2024

CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restauranteurs is a festival-style, live event for the industry designed to provide insightful presentations, drive meaningful conversations, build new relationships, and showcase foodservice innovations.

CREATE offers opportunities for suppliers to connect in-person with industry leaders from top, growth-minded emerging restauranteurs. These buyers are seeking your solutions that will advance the industry and help to grow their company.

Contact us for more details on sponsorship opportunities today.

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