National Restaurant Association Show

May 16–19, 2026
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Registration

Experience the best of foodservice with innovative exhibitors, networking, and exclusive learning opportunities through the Expo + Education badge.

Overflowing with innovative exhibitors, inspiring programming and irreplaceable networking opportunities, the Show is a once-a-year opportunity to experience the best of foodservice and find the products and connections you need to grow and thrive.

Expo + Education includes exclusive operator-led education sessions that deliver innovative solutions, fresh perspectives, and future-forward ideas. The Expo + Education program is hosted in a distraction-free environment just off the Show floor, creating an ideal atmosphere for uninterrupted learning and networking.

2026 Registration Information & Fees

Attendee Categories:

(Restaurant/Foodservice, Retail, Lodging, Dealer/Distributor & Affiliated Segments)

Attendee Categories:

Early Bird
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Expo Badge $99

E+E Add-On +$250
Total = $349


Expo Badge Includes:

  • Exhibit Hall Access
  • Show Floor Theaters (including live culinary & beverage demos)
  • Keynote & Featured Sessions
Expo + Education Add-on
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E+E Add-On +$250


Expo + Education Badge Includes:

  • Exhibit Hall Access
  • Show Floor Theaters (including live culinary & beverage demos)
  • Keynote & Featured Sessions
  • 30 Operator-led Sessions
  • Exclusive Networking with Peers & Experts
  • On-Demand Session Recordings & Presentation Materials
Regular Rate

Expo Badge $149

E+E Add-On +$250
Total = $399
Regular

Expo badge $199

E+E Add-On +$250
Total = $449

Non-Exhibiting Supplier

Early Bird and Advanced Rates
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Expo Badge $750

E+E Add-On +$450
Total = $1,200

Expo Badge Includes:

  • Exhibit Hall Access
  • Show Floor Theaters (including live culinary & beverage demos)
  • Keynote & Featured Sessions
Regular and onsite rates
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E+E Add-On +$450


Expo + Education Badge Includes:

  • Exhibit Hall Access
  • Show Floor Theaters (including live culinary & beverage demos)
  • Keynote & Featured Sessions
  • 30 Operator-led Sessions
  • Exclusive Networking with Peers & Experts
  • On-Demand Session Recordings & Presentation Materials
Non exhibiting supplier add on badge

Expo Badge $1,000

E+E Add-On +$450
Total = $1,450

Please note: Any promotional offers apply only to Attendee Categories: Restaurant/Foodservice, Retail, Lodging, Dealer/Distributor and Affiliated Segments.

For Expo + Education Badge, please note that seating in education sessions is first come, first serve.

Restaurant Member Companies of the National Restaurant Association receive an allotment of complimentary Expo Only badge(s) as a member benefit. All communication regarding the promotional code for registration will be emailed to the main contact in your membership record

Press and digital content creators are invited to register through a dedicated link. Please review the criteria for accessing a press badge here.

Please note: The main contact should check any clutter, junk or similar folders for an email from National Association Restaurant Show (admin@email.nationalrestaurantshow.com) containing the promo code.

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