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Let us connect you and your team to industry professionals across different segments and titles. Check out our partnership events below.

Commercial Foodservice

Restaurant Leadership Conference

April 13-16, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ

The home for restaurant executives to hone their leadership skills, discuss solutions to industry challenges, and connect with other senior leadership.

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National Restaurant Association Show

May 17-20, 2025 | Chicago, IL

The must-attend trade show for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry­. As the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration, it’s where every trend, solution and category are represented.

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MenuMasters

May 17, 2025 | Chicago, IL

Sponsored by Ventura Foods, NRN's MenuMasters Awards is a highly respected competition honoring menu R&D leaders for their personal achievements and contributions to the foodservice industry. Each year, hundreds of talented foodservice menu development executives, past award winners and industry luminaries gather for the awards celebration.

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Global Suply Chain Summit

July 22-24, 2025 | Dallas, TX

Where supply chain executives gather for open discussion and collaboration on managing the global supply chain for their respective restaurants.

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FS/TEC

Sep 14-16, 2025 | Kissimmee, FL

This is the conference where the restaurant industry and technology converge. Influential tech-focused operators come to learn and share ideas about the latest innovations in the industry.

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CREATE: The Event for Emerging Restaurateurs

October 15-17, 2025 | Nashville, TN

Produced by Nation’s Restaurant News, CREATE is the destination for growth-minded restaurateurs ready to take their businesses to the next level.

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Global Restaurant Leadeship Conference

November 17-19, 2025 | Barcelona, Spain

The leading foodservice event for executives from the top global restaurants and suppliers.

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Noncommercial Foodservice

Chefs Immersion Big 10 Conference

March 10-12, 2025 | The Pennsylvania State College

Top college and university chefs from the Big 10 Conference gather for an immersive menu development session to push the boundaries of campus dining.

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National Restaurant Association Show

May 17-20, 2025 | Chicago, IL

The must-attend trade show for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry­. As the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration, it’s where every trend, solution and category are represented.

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Chefs Immersion Southeast

June 23-24, 2025 | University of Florida

Top college and university chefs from the Southeast region gather for an immersive menu development session to push the boundaries of campus dining.

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Chefs Immersion Fall

October 13-15, 2025 | University of Michigan

Top college and university chefs gather for an immersive menu development session to push the boundaries of campus dining.

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MenuDirections

November 17-19, 2025 | Tampa, FL

The event for on-site professionals from all segments of the noncommercial foodservice industry.

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Convenience

Convenience Retailing University

February 24-26, 2025 | Nashville, TN

The ONLY conference dedicated to convenience category managers. Hundreds of the senior executives and category managers who come to CRU seeking innovative approaches to drive their core categories.

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Dispensed Beverages Forum

April 9-11, 2025 | Lombard, IL

Brings together retailers and suppliers for networking, education, and discovery on the industry's newest products, equipment and flavors.

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Retail Media Network Forum

April 28-30, 2025 | Plano, TX

The only dedicated event for C-Stores, CPG companies, and technology solution providers focused on the retail media network opportunity.

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Cold Vault Forum

May 7-9, 2025 | Lombard, IL

Where retailers and suppliers can collaborate and share ideas for boosting cold vault sales and profits.

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C-Store Foodservice Forum

June 17-19, 2025 | Schaumburg, IL

Unites retailers and suppliers for two days of engaging discussions on ingredients, layout, menu innovations, and more.

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Outlook Leadership

August 19-21, 2025 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

The convenience industry's premier, invitation-only event assembling key decision makers and financial partners in an environment designed for and dedicated to networking.

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Center Store Forum

September 8-10, 2025 | Lombard, IL

Allows retailers and suppliers to engage during meals, activities, and scheduled one-to-one meetings.

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Risk Management Forum

September 10-12, 2025 | Schaumburg, IL

Brings together retailers and liability experts to discuss how to prepare for, respond to and recover from any unexpected situation.

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Tobacco+ Forum

September 15-17, 2025 | Schaumburg, IL

Bringing together retailers to examine the economic and environmental status of the tobacco industry.

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C-StoreTEC

October 27-29, 2025 | Plano, TX

C-StoreTEC represents a cutting-edge initiative in technological leadership, spearheading the convenience store industry's journey towards digital innovation and technological advancement.

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C-Store Women's Event

November 3-5, 2025 | San Antonio, TX

A forward-thinking conference designed to empower and advance women in the convenience store industry.

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Retail Leader of the Year

October 2025 | Chicago, IL

CSP's Retail Leader of the Year (RLOY) award has a legacy for recognizing convenience-retailing executives for their excellence in leadership, innovation and perseverance within his or her company, positively transforming the organization to new and higher levels.

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Forecourt Forum

December 2025 | Location TBA

CSP's newly established Forecourt Forum connects retailers and suppliers for two days of engaging discussions on EV, forecourt and alternative fuel and energy sources.

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Catering & Events

The Art of Catering Food

February 23-24, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

An event designed for chefs and taught by chefs that occurs two days leading into Catersource + The Special Event.

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Catersource + The Special Event

February 24-27, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Brings the entire catering and events industry under one roof for an unparalleled immersive experience. Engage with caterers, event planners, foodservice directors, corporate event managers, venue managers, wedding planners, hospitality executives, and culinary experts.

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Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit

Fall 2025 | TBD

A gathering place for catering executives to come together to discuss the industry at large and garner ideas that will continue to lead their companies to operational success.

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