Agenda Highlights
Discover the strategic insights, foodservice innovation breakthroughs, and restaurant technology solutions that will define the future of global restaurant operations at GRLC. This carefully curated agenda delivers maximum ROI through exclusive access to the world's most influential food and beverage leadership.
Monday, November 17
- Exclusive Off-Site Barcelona Experiences: Pick from 5 carefully curated cultural activities that showcase the best of this beautiful Mediterranean city.
- GRLC Welcome Reception at NOXE Rooftop at the W Hotel sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company & Kraft Heinz Away From Home
Tuesday, November 18
- VIP Keynotes from Maria Rey-Marston, Accenture & David Henkes, Technomic
- C-Suite Collaborative Program & Lunch: A high-impact forum bringing together leaders top restaurant leaders to explore critical issues shaping the future of the industry. All leaders encouraged to participate in a group discussion!
- (The First Ever) Global Restaurant Leader of the Year Award Reception and Fireside Chat awarded to Five Guys presented by Restaurant Business
Wednesday, November 19
- VIP Fireside Chat with Chef José Andrés: Culinary Visionary & Humanitarian Leader
Meet the Global Restaurant Visionaries
We bring together the most influential voices in international foodservice—the CEOs, Presidents, and C-Suite executives who are actively shaping the future of global restaurant operations. These aren't theoretical speakers; they're practicing leaders from the world's most successful restaurant brands, each managing multi-country operations and driving measurable results in the competitive global marketplace.
Our carefully curated speaker lineup represents over $50 billion in combined restaurant revenue and operations spanning six continents. These international restaurant executives have successfully navigated complex market entries, implemented game-changing restaurant technology solutions, and built sustainable growth models that other industry leaders study and emulate. When they share their insights at GRLC, you're getting proven strategies from the decision-makers who've actually executed them at scale.