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Global Restaurant Leadership Conference
November 2026

Global Perspectives. Powerful Restaurant Partnerships. Real Results.

November 2026

Discover the premier networking event for international restaurant executives and foodservice leaders.

The Premier International Restaurant Industry Conference

The Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (GRLC) is the world's most exclusive gathering of international restaurant executives, bringing together the elite decision-makers who shape the global foodservice landscape. This invitation-only restaurant industry conference connects C-suite executives from the world’s leading restaurant brands and suppliers, creating an unparalleled platform for strategic partnerships, foodservice innovation discovery, and transformative business relationships.

In a rapidly evolving industry, success depends on strategic alliances and shared vision. At this highly collaborative conference, senior leaders come together to share breakthrough strategies, forge game-changing partnerships, and collectively define the future of international foodservice across borders.

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Get a Glimpse of GRLC

Explore everything Global Restaurant Leadership Conference has to offer you and your business. With a dynamic agenda and top-notch speakers, this event promises not to disappoint. Whether you're leading a global restaurant brand or supplying the innovations that power it, this is your platform to shape what's next - together.

Attendees photograph a general session slide at GRLC 2023

Agenda

In just three days, Global Restaurant Leadership Conference (GRLC) delivers years' worth of exclusive insights. This event is packed with expert sessions, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest industry research.

Speakers at GRLC 2023

Speakers

A roster of top industry experts will join us, sharing their valuable insights and knowledge on the latest trends and challenges in the restaurant industry.

Attendees networking at GRLC 2023

Attendees

Our attendees come from varied backgrounds in the restaurant industry. At GRLC, reconnect with old friends and build new business partnerships.

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2023 GRLC Highlights

Discover the heart of the restaurant industry with Global Restaurant Leadership Conference. Explore the highlights of our 2023 event in Miami, FL, and get ready to meet in Barcelona, Spain in 2025.