• The Tripleseat team at Catersource + The Special Event in 2023. Catersource + The Special Event   

If you are in the hospitality, event industry conferences are a wonderful way to network and be inspired to grow your skills. We understand that your schedule is busy, but how can you keep your business profitable if you don’t take the time to learn about new trends and technologies or grow your network?

There are a myriad of hospitality industry conferences and tradeshows put on every year to benefit hospitality professionals. There truly is something for everyone, and it’s in your best interest (for your career and your business) to be familiar with national and local shows. Why? In one to three days (depending on the scope of the show), you can sit in on educational sessions to learn about trends, the state of the industry, and more; you can have all of the vendors you try to speak with you weekly all in one room where you can finally get all of your demos done – and food and beverage sampling – and most importantly, you can meet your peers and potential mentors, and grow your professional network. 

We’ve rounded up some of these conferences for you to start your research, and hopefully, it’ll inspire you to attend at least one this year. Who knows, maybe you’ll see the team from Tripleseat – #1 event management software – at one of them!

February 

Catersource + The Special Event is a bustling marketplace—a vibrant agora bringing together thousands of the catering and event industries’ most invested professionals and solution providers. This is where welcoming exhibitor booths, relaxed happy hours, community-building receptions, award ceremonies, and bonus education all converge to celebrate our industry and drive it forward.

Learn more: https://informaconnect.com/catersource-thespecialevent/

When: February 12-15, 2024

Where: Austin, TX

Who should attend: Caterers and event planners, chefs, business owners

Tripleseat is an exhibitor! Meet the Tripleseat team at booth #1636

March 

New England Restaurant & Bar Show

Formerly known as the New England Food Show, the New England Restaurant & Bar Show is the region’s largest restaurant, bar, and foodservice event serving both the foodservice and retail sectors. 

Learn more: https://www.newenglandrestaurantbarshow.com/

When: February 4-5, 2024

Where: Boston, MA

Who should attend: 

  • Restaurant Owners
  • General Managers
  • Executive Chefs
  • Bar Managers
  • Purchasing Managers
  • Caterers/Event Planners
  • F&B Directors
  • Corporate Management
  • Nutritionists

Bar & Restaurant Expo

This show is specifically tailored to address the unique challenges facing the hospitality industry by offering practical solutions and innovative ideas to unlock untapped revenue streams. Learn, network, test solutions, and sample food and beverage trends from 500 new suppliers and enhance your bottom line!

Learn more: https://www.barandrestaurantexpo.com/

When: March 18-20, 2024

Where: Las Vegas, NV

Number of attendees: 13,000+

Who should attend: 

  • Single-unit bar and restaurant operators
  • National chains
  • Hospitality groups
  • Bartenders
  • Newbies just entering the business

April 

Northwest Event Show

From Seattle to San Francisco, Vancouver to Boise, and beyond, the Pacific Northwest boasts remarkable destinations, venues, and suppliers that captivate audiences from all corners. Attending the Northwest Event Show, a top hospitality industry conference for event professionals, allows you to engage with industry frontrunners, absorb fresh perspectives, learn from esteemed speakers, and immerse in unique experiences crafted to spark inspiration for your next face-to-face event.

Learn more: https://nweventshow.com/

When: April 3-4, 2024

Where: Seattle, WA

Number of attendees: 3,000+

Who should attend: Hospitality event professionals

Tripleseat is an exhibitor + will be presenting at the Innovation Stage! More details to come.

May 

EventCamp | Presented by Tripleseat

EventCamp is a one-day conference designed by Tripleseat, the leader in Event specifically with hospitality sales and event managers in mind. You’ll hear engaging sessions from industry experts, network with like-minded professionals from all over the country, and be able to talk to vendors about the latest industry tools to help grow and streamline your business — it’s hard to believe we jam-pack it all into just one day! Most importantly, the conference is engineered to provide you with actionable takeaways that you can implement at your venue or property.

Learn more: https://tripleseat.com/eventcamp/

When: May 15, 2024

Where: Boston, MA

Who should attend: EventCamp attracts a wide range of industry professionals from all over the country, including: 

  • Directors of events
  • Sales professionals
  • Marketing professionals
  • Event coordinators
  • General managers
  • Banquet managers
  • Executive-level professionals

National Restaurant Show

The National Restaurant Show is the must-attend event for every member of the restaurant and foodservice industry­. As the world’s most influential showcase of foodservice innovation and inspiration, it’s where every trend, solution and category are represented — connecting you with the people and products you need to thrive in today’s business environment.   

Learn more: https://www.nationalrestaurantshow.com/

When: May 18-21,2024

Where: Chicago, IL

Who should attend: Foodservice professionals seeking new and better ways to operate their establishments, grow their customer base, broaden their networks and increase their success. 

Tripleseat is an exhibitor! Meet the Tripleseat team in the North Building – Tech Pavillion, Booth #6678

June 

FAB Conference

Since FAB began in 2017, our mission to connect, empower, and champion women in the hospitality industry remains true. Each year, 400+ women from across the country gather to share ideas and experiences, learn from one another, and leave with a new set of tools and a renewed sense of purpose to grow in their chosen career path.

Learn more: https://www.thisisfab.com/

When: June 2-4, 2024

Where: Charleston, SC

Who should attend: Women in the hospitality industry

Tripleseat is a proud sponsor of FAB

July 

Texas Restaurant Show

The Texas Restaurant Show is the Texas Restaurant Association’s annual restaurant and foodservice show. The largest of its kind in the Southwest, it is backed by TRA’s industry leadership since 1937, and is as bold, unique and packed with opportunity as the Lone Star state itself. Part trade show and part conference, the Texas Restaurant Show motivates and inspires everyone – from first time restauranteurs to industry veterans. Engaging seminars and interactive panels are offered by industry thought-leaders on trending topics and specialty pavilions offer an exciting, diverse and valuable glimpse into the latest products and services that the market has to offer.

Learn more: https://txrestaurantshow.com/

When: July 13-15, 2024

Where: San Antonio, TX

Who should attend: Professionals in the restaurant and hospitality industry, including:

  • Single and multi-unit independent operators
  • Franchisees
  • Franchisors
  • Corporate executives
  • Chefs
  • Unit managers
  • Institutional food service providers
  • Hotels
  • Caterers

Tripleseat is an exhibitor! Meet the Tripleseat team at booth #821

August 

Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

Join thousands of your peers at the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, where you’ll have access to the hottest menu trends, state-of-the-art design and decor, the best in business education, and hundreds of the leading vendors and purveyors dedicated to serving the restaurant & foodservice community — all under one roof.

Learn more: https://www.westernfoodexpo.com/

When: August 25-27, 2024

Where: Los Angeles, CA

Who should attend: 

  • Independent owner
  • Quick-serve restaurant operator
  • Chef
  • Caterer
  • Baker
  • Bar or nightclub operator
  • Hospital
  • Hotel
  • Commercial foodservice personnel

September 

FSTEC

FSTEC is the industry’s most comprehensive technology conference in the hospitality industry and the only event of its kind focused exclusively on both commercial and noncommercial foodservice. In 2023, FSTEC hosted 1,600+ attendees and 70+ thought-provoking keynote speakers.

Learn more: https://fstec.com/

When: September 16-18, 2024

Where: Grapevine, TX

Who should attend: Restaurant operators from all segments and sizes (invite-only event)

Tripleseat is an exhibitor! Meet the Tripleseat team at booth #714

Are you ready to grow your event business? Schedule a Tripleseat demo to take a closer look at our event management features.