RLC Sponsor Resource Page
Welcome 2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors! We are pleased to welcome you as a sponsor of the 2026 Restaurant Leadership Conference.
This portal page will serve as your one-stop destination for event preparation resources, guidelines, booth ordering services, and deadlines - be sure to bookmark it!
Questions? Reach out to our team- check out the contact list.
Sponsor + Exhibitor Checklist
Below is your pre-event TO-DO list. Please read through carefully and make note of the deadlines.
1. Sponsorship Contract Payment (Due Now)
Please note that our payment terms have been updated for 2026. Any delays in payment may result in a delay in the activation of your benefits, including onsite access to the event.
Account & Remittance Information
REMIT TO ADDRESS:
Winsight, LLC
PO Box 844641, Boston, MA 02284-4641
EIN: 36‐4735138
DOMESTIC ACH/WIRE TRANSFER:
Bank Name: Webster Bank NA
Account Name: Winsight, LLC
Routing #: 221970443
Account #: 1918056990
Please send payment notes or questions about your invoice to AR at achremittance@informa.com
2. Register for the Event (Due Now)
Anyone attending RLC from your company MUST be registered. Please complete ASAP.
- This applies to anyone attending the event from your company including employees, booth staff, vendors, etc.
- Please register using your company specific invitation code that was emailed to you. You will need to enter that code on the last page before submitting.
3. Secure Hotel Reservation (ASAP)
The RLC room block at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge is closed.
Nearby hotels can be viewed here.
4. Submit Marketing Materials (PAST DUE -Friday, February 27)
The marketing materials will be included on the event website, app, and any applicable print and/or digital signage.
For any questions related to submitting your marketing materials, please contact Gina Cuff at gina.cuff@informa.com.
5. Submit Your COI - Due Friday, April 10 - (Exhibitors Only)
A Certificate of Insurance is MANDATORY for all sponsors who have a booth/display in the Marketplace. Please email a copy of your COI to Sales@rainprotection.net.
A COPY OF THE INSURANCE FORM MUST BE ON FILE BY APRIL 10.
Certificate of Insurance Specifications:
Insurance Certificate must be issued prior to the 1st day of the month of the conference and should expire after the last day of the month of the conference.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 aggregate.
2. Workers Compensation & Employers' Liability: Must meet statutory requirements.
3. Automobile Liability: $500,000 per occurrence.
Winsight LLC (an Informa Owned Company) must be listed as the additional insured on the Sponsor Insurance Form
300 S. Riverside Plz, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60606
6. Marketplace - Booth Information - (Exhibitors Only)
You will be receiving an email with the Exhibitor Kit from our exhibitions partner, Gulf Coast Expo, and it is also included in the link below. The kit includes all information regarding shipping, set-up, tear-down, furnishings and electrical orders.
For any questions related to your booth space, please contact Gulf Coast Expositions at orders@gulfcoastexpositions.com.
Important Links:
- RLC Floorplan
- Exhibitor Kit
- Exhibitor Hours
- Sponsor Load-in Date/Time
- Sunday, April 19 2:00-6:00pm
- Monday, April 20 8:00am – 2:00pm
- Marketplace (Exhibit Hall) Dates/Times
- Monday, April 20 4:30-6:30pm
- Tuesday, April 21 4:00-6:00pm
- Sponsor Load-out Date/Time
- Tuesday, April 21 6:30-10:00pm
- Sponsor Load-in Date/Time
7. Place Order with Encore - (Exhibitors Only)
Browse Encore’s Catalogue for Electrical, Internet, + A/V options. To secure equipment, we recommend ordering by March 13, however, Encore also accepts onsite orders.
Social Media Kit
Download Social Media Templates
Here’s how it works:
- Click the link to access the graphics.
- Each template comes with a pre-made caption that you can edit to your liking. If you choose to edit the caption, please be sure to keep the link so people know how to register.
- Choose the graphic option you like best.
- Post to your socials and you're all set!
Custom Activations
For any custom activations that are included in your sponsorship, Cassaundra Washington will be working with you and will reach out to finalize details.
Operator Invitations
The RLC Trade Relations team will reach out to you directly regarding Operator invitations. For any questions, please reach out to fstraderelations@informa.com.
Contact Us
General Inquires | Customer Success
Reach out to support for general inquiries at fssponsorrelations@informa.com
Cassaundra Washington | Sponsor Relations Manager
Reach out to Cassaundra for any RLC sponsor logistics at Cassaundra.Washington@informa.com
Gina Cuff | Senior Administrator
Reach out to Gina for anything related to your marketing materials; company logo/profile, etc. at Gina.Cuff@informa.com
Registration + Housing Questions
Contact the Foodservice Events team for any questions related to your RLC registration and/or housing questions at fsevents@informa.com
Invoice + Billing Questions
Contact Kimberly Lesueur for any questions related to your sponsorship invoice, billing, payment, etc. at kimberly.lesueur@informa.com
