NRA Show 2025
Venue & Location
May 17 - 20, 2025
Exhibitors
The show is expected to attract over 60,000 foodservice professionals, with a growing number of international attendees likely to make up around 25% of total visitors.
The number of first-time attendees is anticipated to rise, possibly reaching 10,000, as more companies explore opportunities in the rapidly evolving foodservice industry.
Attendees
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL - USA
Dates
Over 1,300 exhibitors will showcase products across more than 900 categories, including food, beverage, equipment, technology, and tableware.
You will experience new additions to the NRA Show 2025, such as the beverage room, the culinary segment where world-renowned chefs present tips and techniques, and a start-up alley to feature new companies.
Activities and Highlights
Exhibitor Showcases:
Exhibitors will display products across categories like kitchen equipment, food and beverage, restaurant technology, packaging, and cleaning solutions.
Focus on innovative technology like POS systems, AI-driven solutions, and eco-friendly products.
Education:
Seminars and workshops on trending topics such as sustainability, workforce retention, AI in restaurants, plant-based food trends, and profitability strategies.
Sessions from top industry experts, chefs, and restaurateurs.
Competitions & Demos:
Live cooking demonstrations and chef competitions, showcasing culinary talent and new food trends.
Restaurant Management Competitions, where operators can demonstrate operational skills in real-world scenarios.
New Product Awards: Discover cutting-edge innovations in foodservice that could change the industry.
Innovation Hub: Explore new startups and disruptive technologies in foodservice.
Statistics from Previous Shows
Attendance: Over 58,000 foodservice professionals attended, representing 124 countries—a 6% increase from the previous year, with a notable 22% growth in international attendees.
Exhibitors: The event featured more than 2,240 exhibitors across 900 product categories, marking a 10% expansion in exhibit space compared to 2023.
First-Time Participants: Approximately 700 companies debuted their products at the show, highlighting the event's role as a platform for innovation
Reasons to Exhibit
Exhibiting at the NRA Show 2025 enables you to showcase your foodservice products to a targeted audience of restaurant owners, chefs, and operators.
It provides the perfect platform to connect with decision-makers in food and beverage, technology, and equipment sectors.
Additionally, you’ll gain direct feedback from industry professionals, helping you refine your products to meet market demands.
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