“We recognize that many come to our show to build connections and, therefore, we make it a priority to help facilitate these connections by offering networking opportunities for both new and seasoned professionals.”


— Caitlin Rodgers Marketing Director of Exhibitions Winsight


make it a priority to help facilitate these connections by offering networking opportunities for both new and seasoned professionals. Our networking events are extremely popular; we sold out our young professionals party and industry night out events this year,” she says, noting that the expectation is the same for next year.


Education


While the specifics are still being finalized, the 2023 Show will once again feature celebrated chefs conducting culinary and beverage demos as well as acclaimed speakers discussing the most essential foodservice topics. Rodgers says that calls for proposals recently closed and she was very


THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SHOW IS LOOKING TO BUILD OFF OF THE ENTHUSIASM OF ITS RETURN IN 2022 BY HIGHLIGHTING HOW THE EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER RESTAURANT BUYERS AND EQUIPMENT


MANUFACTURERS.


encouraged by the response. “We want to provide an education program that is new, exciting and relevant. One speaker proposed a session about taxes and we thought that was really timely. We want to offer the need-to-know topics as they arise, so we’ve decided to hold a webinar in December on this topic so people can take advantage of that knowledge now.”


That kind of education has always been an integral part of the National Restaurant Association Show and 2023 is no exception, as targeted education sessions will remain a staple. “We know that people do not want to leave the show floor, so we are pleased to hold our education centers right there,” Rodgers says. “By holding education


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