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National Restaurant Association Show 2025
May 17 - May 20
Educational Foundation Activities at and around the National Restaurant Association Show
Each year, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation hosts and participates in a variety of special events associated or concurrent with the National Restaurant Association Show. The following list includes highlights of our activity for the 2025 Show. If you have any questions, please fee free to contact us at partnerships@nraef.org.
| TOPIC | INFO | DATE | LOCATION |
| NRAEF’s Military Foodservice Awards | Go to the Awards web page | Friday, May 17, 7:00 PM CT | Palmer House Hilton |
| Advanced Military Management Training Program | Go to Military Training | Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 18 | Palmer House Hilton National Restaurant Association Show |
| Exhibit: National Restaurant Association Show | The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation booth. | Saturday, May 18 through Monday, May 20 | National Restaurant Association Show: North Building — 6600 |
| ProStart® JumpStart Grantees | ProStart students from the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette, LA, tour the Show. | Saturday, May 18 | National Restaurant Association Show |
| Session: Creating Exceptional and Indispensable Experiences: How Cultural Intelligence Drives Retention and Growth | MFHA’s Erika Cospy Carr presents at the Show. Session info here. | Sunday, May 19, 10:00 AM CT | National Restaurant Association Show: Room S502 – South Building – 5th Floor |
| Ecolab’s Sunday Night Spotlight | Bites & Beats private partner event. More information. | Sunday, May 19 | |
| Session: Diners, Drama & Disrespect: Stopping Toxic Behaviors Before They Cost You | MFHA’s Erika Cospy Carr presents at the Show. Session info here. | Monday, May 20, 12:00 PM CT | National Restaurant Association Show: Discovery Theater – South Hall – 2693 |
| Session: Talented and Ready to Serve! Increasing Young Adult Employment and Advancement in Restaurant & Hospitality Careers | NRAEF’s Patricia Gill presents at the show. Session info here. | Monday, May 20, 11:30 AM CT | National Restaurant Association Show: Room S405 – South Building – 4th Floor |
| Session: Expert Exchange & Networking | NRAEF’s Patricia Gill participates with other industry experts where Expo + Education badge holders can connect directly to ask questions on critical topics tailored to each expert’s area of expertise. More information. | Monday, May 20, 12:15 PM CT | National Restaurant Association Show: South Building, 400 Level Foyer |