Session Resource Center
Welcome to your exclusive headquarters for the latest and greatest information on your speaking engagement at the conference. You will receive timely email reminders that will help you keep track of upcoming deadlines and any outstanding tasks. Should you have any questions or require assistance, don't hesitate to reach out directly. Your journey to a successful session is our top priority, and we're committed to making it as smooth as possible.
The Basics
We are excited for you to join us at Restaurant Leadership Conference happening April 19 - 22, 2026, at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ!
Important Dates & Deadlines
Due Now
Book Hotel
Due Friday, February 20
Session Title & Description
Speaker Profiles
Session Management Form
Sunday April 19 - Thursday April 22, 2026
Restaurant Leadership Conference
Your Session Checklist
These are your TO-DO's before the event. Please read through carefully and take note of deadlines.
Register for the Event (Due Now)
Mandatory, please complete asap
- Please use this link to Register as an Operator (An individual who works for a restaurant or noncommercial foodservice operation.)
- Use code RLC_Comp26 to bypass the registration fee as a speaker
Secure Hotel Reservation (ASAP)
The hotel room block isn't open just yet, and we will send out a communication as soon as it's open. We recommend you make a reservation as soon as possible to take advantage of our group rates as the host hotel fills up quickly!
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E. Marriott Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Check in time - 4:00pm
Check out time - 11:00am
Group Room Rate: Info coming soon!
Discounted group rate will be available until TBD. This rate is based on availability.
To make your hotel reservation: Once registered, you will receive a separate housing email with details on how to book your reservation. If you haven't received this email, please contact us by clicking here.
Cancellation Policy: To avoid a cancellation fee of one night room & tax, reservations should be cancelled 30 days prior to arrival date.
Complete Your Speaker Profile (Due Friday, February 20th)
To create a speaker profile we will need the following items. Please note that what is submitted for the speaker profile will be displayed on our event website and mobile app.
- First and last name
- Job Title
- Company Name
- Headshot: high resolution
- Bio: 75 - 250 words
Session Resources
Social Media Kit
Make the most of your Restaurant Leadership Conference experience and join us on social media!
Event Hashtag: #RLC26
Access our Social Media Kit here
Contacts
