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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
Due Friday, April 17
Final Presentation
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.)
- Please use this link to Register as a Sponsor (An individual who works for a company that is a sponsor of the conference. Please register using your company specific invitation code.)
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.
Submit Session Title & Description (Due Friday, February 20th)
Session titles and descriptions will be included on our event website and mobile app’s agenda. Session titles will be used for onsite signage.
- Session Title: 10 words max
- Brief description of your session
- What audience will learn from session
- Actionable takeaways or original data/research
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
Submit Session Management Form (Due Friday, February 20th)
Please use this form to indicate AV and room needs for your session such as microphone and barstool count. This is also where you will approve or deny sharing any presentation or applicable materials.
Submit Final Presentation (Due Friday, April 17th)
Final Presentations are due by Friday, April 17th (if applicable).
- PPT format, widescreen 16:9
- Optional RLC Branded PPT Template
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
Jessi Manning, Sponsor Relations Coordinator
Additional Information
PHOTOGRAPHS AND RECORDING
By submitting a speaker's headshot and bio as part of agreeing to speak at the event, you certify that you have permission and authority to provide Informa use of the content submitted via email and within the speaker profile form. You likewise grant Informa the right to use this speaker’s image, name, company name, photograph, voice, likeness (“Image”) and the statements and works in connection with the event provided that Informa does not otherwise alter the content of the recordings or change the tone, tenor or context of the presentation. You acknowledge and agree that all personal data provided will be processed in accordance with Informa’s Privacy Policy (https://www.informa.com/privacy-policy/).
During Registration, all event attendees must agree to the following Terms & Conditions:
Consent to Official Photography and / or Recording at Events
All unauthorized photography and / or the recording or transmitting of audio or visual material, data or information is expressly prohibited. You consent to Informa Group undertaking multimedia recording of the Event which may include your participation in the Event as a delegate (the “Content”) and you consent to the use by Informa Group of any such recording anywhere in the world for promotional, marketing and other purposes. You acknowledge and agree that Informa Group is the exclusive owner of all rights in the Content and hereby waive any and all: (a) rights in and to such Content, and (b) claims that you may have relating to or arising from the Content or its use.