The National Restaurant Association Show

May 16-19, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
STATUS: Attending
CONNECT: Mike Briggs

The National Restaurant Association Show is the foodservice industry’s largest annual conference. It brings together tens of thousands of restaurant owners, operators, and suppliers from around the world to explore innovation across food, beverage, equipment, and technology. The event features a dynamic schedule of expert-led education sessions, live culinary demonstrations, and exhibit halls highlighting trends and solutions shaping the future of restaurants and hospitality.

Mike Briggs, Program Director, Judy Langford, Senior Team Lead, and Murtadha Al‑Shaikhli, Team Lead, will be in attendance. Their participation supports CESO by aligning program delivery and technical leadership with evolving restaurant development trends, strengthening industry relationships, and gathering insights that inform more efficient planning, design, and execution.