Events

Training, Education, Competitions, & Industry Events

Each year, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation hosts several engaging events—trainings, competitions, awards, and fundraisers—to promote individual career opportunities and pathways in the restaurant and foodservice industry.

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) – February 2023

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - February 2023

Date Feb 21 - 25, 2023Time All Day EventVenue Wyndham Garden San AntonioLocation 103 9th Street, 78215, San Antonio, TX, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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March

Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic 2023

Date Mar 1 - 4, 2023Time All Day EventVenue Pebble BeachLocation 93953, Pebble Beach, CA, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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May

National ProStart Invitational 2023

Date May 2 - 4, 2023Time All Day EventVenue Washington HiltonLocation 1919 Connecticut Avenue, 20009, Washington, WA, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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May

Military Foodservice Awards & Training 2023

Date May 19, 2023Time All Day EventVenue Palmer House HiltonLocation Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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National Restaurant Association Show 2023 banner

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May

National Restaurant Association Show 2023

Date May 20 - 23, 2023Time All Day EventVenue McCormick PlaceLocation Chicago, IL, United States, Organizer National Restaurant Association

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June

Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards Dinner 2023

Date June 20, 2023Time All Day EventVenue JW Marriott Washington, DCLocation 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 20004, Washington, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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July

ProStart® Professional Development 2023

Date Jul 9 - 13, 2023Time All Day EventVenue The Fairmont DallasLocation 1717 N. Akard Street, 75201, Dallas, TX, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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July

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) – July 2023

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - July 2023

Date Jul 24 - 28, 2023Time All Day EventVenue Wyndham Garden San AntonioLocation 103 9th Street, 78215, San Antonio, TX, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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November

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) – November 2023

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - November 2023

Date Nov 6 - 10, 2023Time All Day EventVenue Wyndham Garden San AntonioLocation 103 9th Street, 78215, San Antonio, TX, United States, Organizer NRAEF

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Past Events

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November

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP)

Date Nov 7 - 11, 2022Venue CIA2Location CIA, Hyde Park, NY,

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August

Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP)

Date Aug 1 - 5, 2022Venue CIALocation San Antonio, TX,

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July

Educators of Excellence Awards

Date Jul 20 - 22, 2022Venue The LINQ HotelLocation Las Vegas, NV,

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July

Summer Institutes – Session 3

Summer Institutes - Session 3

Date Jul 10 - 15, 2022Venue Virtual EventLocation N/A,

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June

Summer Institutes – Session 2

Summer Institutes - Session 2

Date Jun 26 - Jul 1, 2022Venue Virtual EventLocation N/A,

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June

Summer Institutes – Session 1

Summer Institutes - Session 1

Date Jun 19 - 24, 2022Venue Virtual EventLocation N/A,

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May

Military Foodservice Awards

Date May 20, 2022Venue Palmer House HiltonLocation Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL,

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May

National ProStart Invitational

Date May 6 - 8, 2022Venue Washington HiltonLocation 1919 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, WA,

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April

Journeys That Inspire Dinner

Date April 26, 2022Venue Grand HyattLocation Grand Hyatt, Washington, WA,

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March

Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic 2022

Date Mar 9 - 12, 2022Venue Pebble BeachLocation Pebble Beach, CA,

The Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic is the NRAEF’s premier executive experience and annual fundraiser.

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