May 17–20, 2025
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
International Attendees
Join your peers from more than 123 countries in Chicago, May 17-20, 2025, at the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration. International attendees can leverage the U.S. Commercial Service, The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) or a local delegation to assist with registration and travel. Plus, joining a delegation unlocks exclusive personalized benefits such as visa application support and dedicated networking opportunities.
Learn more about registering through a delegation and find additional resources for maximizing your experience outlined below.
Inspiration Awaits - Join Your Global Colleagues
International Reception
Connect with colleagues at the International Reception on Saturday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m., which brings together key trade executives, exhibiting companies interested in expanding their operations, and people who matter most to your business. All international registrants are welcome! – Vista Ballroom (S406) at McCormick Place
Exclusive Benefits for International Delegations
To help you make the most of your trip to Chicago, the National Restaurant Association Show offers assistance to international guests before and during the Show. International groups receive benefits, discounts, and other incentives when they attend the Show through the International Delegation Program. There are three types of delegations—you can attend as part of a U.S. Commercial Service delegation, with NASDA or the U.S. Department of Agriculture, or by creating your own delegation. Benefits range from free hotel rooms to complimentary passes and exclusive VIP seating at select events at the Show.
Join a Delegation from Your Country
The Show partners with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP), leveraging their network of U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) offices in U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide, to bring and connect international buyers with U.S. Companies. Traveling to the show with an official USCS delegation allows you to take advantage of benefits that include complimentary Expo hall registration, access to the International Trade Center, personalized assistance with registration and travel arrangements, and more!
Find Your Country
The following countries had active delegations in 2024. As we confirm the delegations for the next Show, this list will be updated. Please reach out to Andres Tovar at [email protected] to learn more about attending with a delegation in 2025.
Argentina
Australia
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Cameroon
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech Republic
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Ethiopia
France
Germany
Ghana
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Italy
Jamaica
Jordan
Lebanon
Malta
Mexico
Mozambique
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Panama
Peru
Poland
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Spain
Taiwan
Tanzania
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Bring Your Own Delegation
If your country doesn't have a delegation set up currently, it’s easy to create your own! Bring a group of 5+ or 15+ people and you and your group can be eligible to receive exclusive benefits, ranging from a complimentary hotel stay, complimentary registration and reserved tickets to special events. We will launch this program early in 2025.
Complete the form below or contact Andres Tovar at [email protected] to receive Show updates and be notified when we launch our delegation program. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting it. We will never sell your personal data.
NASDA & USDA/FAS Delegations
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), together with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS), has sponsored the A Taste of the States pavilion at the National Restaurant Association Show for more than 20 years, where you can find 100% U.S. made products such as ingredients, meats, seasonings, beverage mixes, bakery products and bourbon. For more information about attending with a NASDA delegation or featured U.S. food companies, please contact your country’s NASDA contact. You can find a complete list of contacts here.
Travel and Visa Information
U.S. Entry Requirements
Start planning your visit to the National Restaurant Association Show soon! For current information on the requirements for entry to the United States, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. In addition, a visa may be required.
Although we have no influence or role in the approval or denial of visas, we want to help make the process as easy as possible. Be advised, current visa services and operations vary by country. Check your local U.S. Embassy and Consulate’s website for information regarding operating status and which visa services it is currently offering. Scheduling and obtaining visa appointments may require several months, so start your visa application and/or renewal as soon as possible.
If you’re a citizen of one of the 38 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, you may travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.
Get an Invitation Letter
Acquiring an invitation letter from the National Restaurant Association Show is a good idea. The invitation letter will be presented to the consular officer during the visa interview as a supporting document. The Show cannot help you with the interview process, nor can any of its representatives call the embassy or consulate to provide support for obtaining a visa.
In case of a visitor visa to the United States that is denied, you may reapply if there is new evidence to discard the basis of the refusal. In the absence of new evidence, consular officials are not required to reexamine such cases.
The invitation letter will be available when registration opens.
Resources & links of Interest
Where to Stay (Hotel Discounts)
Getting Around Chicago (Local Travel & Parking)
United States Department of State*
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)*
Official Travel and Tourism Site of the United States*
Department of Homeland Security*
*With the exception of the Hotel Discounts and Airline Travel pages, the Show does not officially endorse these sites and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Visa Resources
U.S. Visa Policy and Procedures*
Step-by-Step Guide for Obtaining a U.S. Visa*
Online Visa Application Form*
U.S. Visa Application Procedures for Chinese citizens*
Fees for Visa Services*
Official Travel and Tourism Site of the United States*
*The Show does not officially endorse these sites and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
Onsite Interpretation
Onsite interpreting services are available during the Show. Please check back for requesting information.
Bring Your Own Delegation
Complete this form to receive Show updates and be notified when we launch our delegation program.
