Industry Calendar
Events worth your time.
Curated industry events for independent restaurant operators — trade shows, summits, and investor days.
6 events · Jun – Oct 2026
June2026
National Restaurant Association Show
Jun 8–10Chicago, IL
The largest foodservice trade show in North America. Equipment, tech, and operations.
IndustryTrade show
Independent Restaurant Coalition Summit
Jun 22Washington, D.C.
Advocacy and networking for independent restaurant owners.
PolicyNetworking
July2026
Food Tech Investor Day
Jul 15San Francisco, CA
Startups and investors shaping the future of restaurant technology.
TechInvestment
August2026
Bar & Restaurant Expo
Aug 4–6Las Vegas, NV
Focused on beverage programs, hospitality, and bar management for independents.
OperationsBeverage
September2026
Toast Partner Summit
Sep 18Boston, MA
Toast's annual event for restaurant operators and technology partners.
POSTech
October2026
Foodservice Innovation Forum
Oct 5–7New York, NY
Emerging trends in restaurant operations, AI, and guest experience.
InnovationAI