STRONGThe Restaurant Show evolves every year to deliver the most innovative products, programming, and experiences for your business.
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This year, we’ll be bringing back floor features and programs that added new energy, excitement, and education in 2018, including:
AND GETTING STRONGERIn 2018, overall international registration
INCREASED +5.6% International exhibitors
INCREASED +4.0%
TOP EXHIBITING COUNTRIES*• United States• China• Canada• Italy• Mexico• Taiwan• United Kingdom• Japan• Brazil• France *Based on registered personnel
TOP ATTENDING COUNTRIES• United States• Canada• Mexico• Brazil• Colombia• United Kingdom• China• Australia
In 2018, the future was everywhere, from SuperSession: The Future of Restaurants to sessions on the future of convenience, food trends, guest experience, and equipment innovations. We’ll continue to develop programs that help you embrace what’s new and what’s next.
GLOBAL FOOD EXPO
highlighting products and services that cross borders to enhance your business—wherever it is
FABI AWARDEE TASTINGS
showcasing the best new food products on the market
KITCHEN INNOVATIONS® FIRESIDE CHATS
offering insight on how the newest equipment breakthroughs can benefit your business
Plus time-honored favorites like Signature ‘19, Kitchen Innovations Awards, FABI Awards, and so much more.
REGISTER EARLY AND
SAVE OVER 30%Restaurant.org/Show
This is the one place to: CELEBRATE international cuisine with demos by famous chefs & mixologists
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DISCOVER the most exciting new offerings by the world’s biggest brands
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EXPERIENCE tomorrow’s approaches to operational challenges
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MEET with exhibitors from around the world
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HEAR globally renowned leaders discuss critical issues
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NETWORK & CELEBRATE with industry peers and colleagues
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MAKE CONNECTIONS that transcend boundaries and build your business
A truly global marketplace for an increasingly global industry
ON-SITE SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL ATTENDEESDuring the Show, our International Trade Center provides a dedicated location for U.S. exporters and international buyers to connect. Take advantage of services and events designed to enhance your Restaurant Show experience:
• INTERPRETER SERVICES• PRIVATE MEETING ROOMS• INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM• INTERNATIONAL RECEPTION• DEDICATED LOUNGE AREA
Learn more at Restaurant.org/Show/International
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YOU SHOULD BE HEREWhether you’re looking for a full list of delegations, travel discounts, or need to secure visa letters, visit:Restaurant.org/Show/International for all the travel resources you’ll need to book your trip to Chicago. FIND A DELEGATION: U.S. Embassies and Consulates
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
AUSTRALIADouglas [email protected]
BULGARIAPeter [email protected]
CZECH REPUBLICVeronika [email protected]
ETHIOPIAYemesrach [email protected]
INDIABengaluruSrinivasa Murthy91-80-2227 [email protected]
MumbaiNoella [email protected]
ISRAELYael [email protected]
ITALYFrancesca [email protected]
KENYACatherine [email protected]
NEW ZEALANDJanet [email protected]
PAKISTANIslamabadCheryl [email protected]
LahoreAftab [email protected]
PHILIPPINESDey [email protected]
POLANDAlicja [email protected]
Aleksandra [email protected]
ROMANIAGabriel [email protected]
Ioana [email protected]
SAUDI ARABIATareq Ghazal966-13-3303200 x [email protected]
SINGAPORELuanne Theseira O’[email protected]
SLOVENIAMirjana [email protected]
SWEDENTuula [email protected]
THAILANDOraphan [email protected]
TURKEYEbru [email protected]
U.A.E.Fayrouz Zghoul 971-4-3094047 [email protected]
VIETNAMHuong [email protected]
AUSTRALIAOffice of Agricultural AffairsAmerican Embassy – CanberraTel: [email protected]
CANADAOffice of Agricultural AffairsAmerican Consulate – TorontoTel: [email protected]
INDIAOffice of Agricultural AffairsAmerican Consulate – MumbaiTel: +91-22-2672-4000 ext [email protected]
NEW ZEALANDOffice of Agricultural AffairsAmerican Embassy – WellingtonTel: [email protected]
SAUDI ARABIAOffice of Agricultural AffairsAmerican Embassy – RiyadhTel: +966-11-488-3800 ext. [email protected]
UNITED KINGDOMOffice of Agricultural AffairsAmerican Embassy – LondonTel: [email protected]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Please contact the office of Agricultural Affairs or the Agricultural Trade Office at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for more information. A complete list can be found at www.fas.usda.gov.
100 YEARSYou ask for the future,
and we deliver. For 100 years, the
Restaurant Show has kept you informed
about international culinary trends, the latest
equipment, and the newest technology.
We look forward to celebrating our
centennial anniversary with you as together
we discover what’s next for our industry.
Look inside for a sampling of what’s
in store for 2019
Chicago is the
for the largest
foodservice pros.annual gathering of
perfect backdrop
OF BRINGING THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY TOGETHER...
WORLD CULINARY SHOWCASE
Watch internationally renowned chefs bring culinary trends to life
BELLAVITA ITALIAN PAVILION
Discover artisan products and demos by Italian chefs
GLOBAL FOOD EXPO
Taste enticing international
ingredients, curated in this dedicated area
The National Restaurant Association Show is your annual destination for TRENDS—INSPIRATION & INSIGHT—SOURCING—NETWORKING & COMMUNITY within three exhibit halls spanning more than 715,000 square feet!
SAMPLE ALL THAT’S NEW:
WITH SOLUTIONS TO ALL YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS...
AMERICAN FOOD FAIR
Explore the best of U.S. food products available for export
FABI AWARDEE TASTINGS
Find the trendiest, tastiest, and most marketable ingredients
KITCHEN INNOVATIONS® SHOWROOM
Get expert back-of-house insights during KI Fireside Chats
If it’s new in the industry, you’ll find it at the 2019 Restaurant Show.
PEEK AT WHAT’S NEXT:
FROM 2300+ EXHIBITORS SHOWCASING 900+ PRODUCT CATEGORIES
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Glimpse what’s next in SuperSession: The Future of
Restaurants
TECH PAVILION & STARTUP ALLEY
Discover futuristic back-of-house technologies like robotics and foodservice pick-up lockers
EXPERT-LED LEARNING Hear expert insights on things like trends shaping the future of the industry, what’s next in convenience, and best practices in guest experiences
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE OVER 30%Restaurant.org/Show
DON’T MISS THE BIGGEST CELEBRATION
OF THE YEAR!
If it’s new in the industry, you’ll find it at the 2019 Restaurant Show.
PREVIEW THE FUTURE: