May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Digital Content Creators
On behalf of the National Restaurant Association Show, we invite digital content creators with a significant following to join us for the largest, most important industry trade event of the year. This event gives an unparalleled opportunity to engage with professionals seeking to reimagine foodservice through new products, technology, concepts, and thought leadership.
Who can register as an Influencer / Digital Content Creator?
Those with 5,000 or more followers, an engaged foodservice audience, and content created for the industry are invited to submit their registration to attend as official content creators in accordance with the qualifications below.
Digital Content Creator Criteria At-A-Glance
Digital Content Creator FAQs
What is a digital content creator?
A digital content creator for the National Restaurant Association Show is someone who creates social media, blog or podcast content for foodservice professionals.
Who qualifies to attend as a digital content creator?
Social media content creators, bloggers and podcasters with the following credentials are invited to attend:
- Following: 5,000+ followers
- Audience: Engaged foodservice professionals
- Content: Quality content created for the foodservice industry and its affiliates
Can I bring someone with me as a digital content creator?
Each person who plans to attend will need to register individually. Due to limited space, only one person per social handle, blog or podcast will be accepted to attend except for individual circumstances. Please contact Sara Fellows ([email protected]) to discuss further.
Why do I need to provide my reason for attending?
We ask that those attending as part of the media to cover the Show from an editorial perspective. If you plan to attend for another reason, you likely fall into a different registration category. We ask this in the registration process to ensure you are getting the badge that best suits your reason for attending.
What are the posting requirements for this registration type?
Pre Event
- Three feed posts
During Event
- Three feed posts
Channel Tags
- Facebook: @NationalRestaurantShow
- LinkedIn: @nationalrestaurantassociationshow
- Instagram: @nationalrestaurantshow
- TikTok: @nationalrestaurantshow
Hashtags
- All posts must include the official Show hashtag (#2025RestaurantShow)
What type of information should I share with my community?
As the event approaches, the Show team will share a toolkit to make content creation as easy as possible. View social content posted from last year’s Show by searching the official hashtag #2024RestuarantShow on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
What happens if I don’t meet the posting requirements?
Please reach out to Sara Fellows ([email protected]) if you are unable to meet the posting requirements. Failure to meet the posting requirements may result in future denial of registration under this category.
Can I sell my product or services while attending as a digital content creator?
No solicitation will be permitted under this registration type and will result in immediate removal from the Show.
Have questions?
For press inquiries, contact Julie Franks ([email protected]). For Digital Content Creator inquires, contact Sara Fellows ([email protected]).
Disclaimer
The National Restaurant Association Show reserves the right to deny any persons under this category for any reason.
