Young Professionals

Find Your Place in Foodservice

Take your career to the next level at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, the world’s most influential event in foodservice. Connect with global professionals across the hospitality industry—executive chefs, leading suppliers and emerging trendsetters—for four days of future-forward programming, groundbreaking products and invaluable networking opportunities. This is your chance to be part of the next generation shaping the future of foodservice—don’t miss it.

Immerse yourself in expertise as industry icons, celebrated chefs and master mixologists demonstrate health-conscious and sustainable dining solutions at The Culinary Experience and The Beverage Room stage.

Indulge your creativity with bold flavors and fresh innovations in specialty pavilions—from international delicacies at the Global Food Expo to the latest health-focused trends in Organic & Natural.

Discover what’s next as you explore the latest Food and Beverage (FABI) awardees across the Show floor and cutting-edge, efficiency-boosting equipment in the Kitchen Innovations (KI) Showroom.

Gain inspiration from an industry leader as chef, author and TV host Carla Hall takes the keynote stage to share her career journey and insights into the evolving world of foodservice.

And for an exciting dose of networking and camaraderie, don’t miss the Young Professionals Networking Party, where you'll build connections, exchange ideas and uncover new industry opportunities.

Ready to fuel your passion and take the next step in your foodservice career? Join us in Chicago, May 17-20, 2025.