Future Ready Restaurants Start Here

Pull Up a Seat at The Table

 

July 8-10, 2025  |  Louisville, KY

 

Your Seat at The Table awaits


The Table is the National Restaurant Association’s event built to support restaurant and foodservice professionals in navigating what’s now and what’s next. Guided by this year’s theme, Future Ready Restaurants, the event delivers the tools, insights, and connections you need to tackle today’s challenges and plan for tomorrow.

Across three days, you’ll find role-specific sessions tailored to your daily priorities, plus general sessions that explore the bigger picture. It’s a space designed for every seat in the industry—where practical knowledge meets strategic thinking, and new ideas spark lasting progress.

 

Tailored Learning for Every Role


Whether you're looking to refine your expertise or expand your horizons, The Table offers specialized sessions that cater to your daily needs and long-term goals. The event focuses on areas vital to the success of your business, including:
 

Want to Know What's on The Table this Year?

Meet Our Keynotes
 

Big names. Bold ideas. The Table brings together keynote speakers who challenge assumptions, share fresh perspectives, and spark conversation. Each session is designed to help you build a future ready restaurant. Check out who’s taking the stage.

Jerry Morgan

Jerry Morgan

CEO of Texas Roadhouse

Join us for a can't miss Fireside Chat with Jerry Morgan, CEO of Texas Roadhouse, and Michelle Korsmo, President & CEO of the National Restaurant Association.

Monica Rothgery

Former COO of KFC
Friend of the Frontline

Monica Rothgery, Former COO of KFC, brings energy and inspiration in a dynamic session that challenges leaders to show up authentically, embrace their power to impact lives, and lead with purpose.

 

Experience The Table


Get a glimpse of the energy, ideas, and connections that define The Table. Watch the 2024 recap video to see what’s in store for this year’s event.

 


Diverse Perspectives, Shared Solutions


Innovation thrives in environments where diverse perspectives meet. At The Table, you’ll have the chance to engage with new faces and spark fresh ideas. While your daily tasks may not always overlap with others, your role contributes directly to shaping the future of the industry. This event creates space for those connections to happen—providing opportunities to exchange ideas, collaborate, and gain new perspectives on the challenges we all face. The conversations that begin here often lead to breakthroughs, both big and small, helping you push your business forward.