May 14 - 17, 2008
Hospitality Design Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
Showcasing the latest in sleek trends and classic style, Hospitality Design Expo and Conference opens at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas this spring from May 14 to 17, 2008. The must-see Expo for designers, hoteliers, restaurateurs, architects and other creative professionals, Hospitality Design Expo (HD Expo) and Conference brings together the industry’s most talented and significant players under one roof. With more than 1,100 exhibitors, HD Expo is the industry leader for breadth of presenters and product launches. Featured regions of the Expo include the New Exhibitor Showcase, Tech Pavilion, HD Goes Green, and other specialty exhibitions. Spanning 325,000 square feet, HD Expo is sure to offer innovative solutions for every facet of hospitality. From case studies to panels, the programming at this year’s HD Conference spans the industry with exclusive presentations by some of the nation’s top designers and hospitality executives.

May 17 - 20, 2008
National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Hotel-Motel Show
Chicago, Illinois
The NRA Show 2007 was a huge success, with nearly 74,000 attendees from all 50 states and 115 countries looking for products and services offered by the record-breaking 2,142 exhibitors. This year's Show explored the hottest trends - from food and beverage to eco-friendly equipment and cutting-edge technology - while capitalizing on the best opportunity of the year to network, learn from industry experts and meet celebrity chefs and leading restaurateurs.

May 18, 2008
WFF Business-Building Workshop
Chicago, Illinois
"The Road to the C-Suite: Success Strategies for Women in Foodservice" Sunday, May 18: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Top industry executives will participate in an interactive panel to discuss how organizations can help women develop the skills necessary to achieve and succeed in the C-Suite. Panel will be moderated by Mary Bentley, President, Women's Foodservice Forum. For more information, visit www.womensfoodserviceforum.com

May 19, 2008
WFF Annual Leadership Luncheon at the NRA Show
Chicago, Illinois
The Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) 2008 Annual Leadership Luncheon will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL during the NRA Show. Featuring engaging keynote speaker Hala Moddelmog, President and CEO, Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For more information, visit online at www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.

June 22 - 24, 2008
71st Annual SW Foodservice Expo
Houston, Texas
As the largest foodservice tradeshow in the southwest, Expo features over 1000 exhibits and draws more than 10,000 people each day to the show floor. This years Expo will include the Taste of Italy Pavilion, a "Best in the West " culinary competition, appearances by the U.S. Pizza Team, a multicultural foodservice and hospitality job fair, and VIVE Tequila - a look at the growing popularity of this liquor. Expo is sponsored by the Texas Restaurant Association, the Coca Cola Company, and U.S. Foodservice. Don’t' miss your opportunity to register for this exciting event today!!!

June 24 - 25, 2008
QSR Workforce Symposium
Dallas, Texas
The one event QSR and Fast Casual operators don't want to miss! People Report and QSR Magazine bring back the 2nd edition of the sold out QSR Workforce Symposium, the only event focused specifically on the human capital needs and best practices for QSR and Fast Casual operators. Bring your key executives, multi unit operators and franchisees to see an all star line up of leading QSR operators and thought leading speakers. You will be guaranteed to leave with real, actionable ideas that will help accelerate growth in the long run.

June 25, 2008
Restaurant Trends & Directions Conference
Chicago, Illinois
On Wednesday, June 25, 2008 restaurant industry leaders will converge at the Restaurant Trends and Directions Conference to gain a reliable and detailed vision of where the chain restaurant industry is headed. Armed with Technomic's research and insights, these leaders will be better prepared to:

• Develop business-building strategies
• Refine marketing plans
• Reach new customers
• Better position or reposition chain brands
• Assess new and existing competition
• Explore new growth opportunities

July 14 - 17, 2008
America Culinary Federation 2008 National Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
The ACF National Convention & Trade Show offers a taste of culinary competitions and hundreds of foodservice products, and is an excellent opportunity for networking and business-building. With more than 2,100 attendees each year, it is one of the largest gathering of culinarians in the foodservice industry.

July 18 - 20, 2008
Mystery Shopping Providers Association's Fifth Annual Educational Conference for Shoppers
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This growing industry is affecting restaurants every day, as mystery shoppers evaluate the customer service at businesses around the world. Shoppers will gather to learn about the trends in the mystery shopping industry, ultimately benefiting businesses' bottom lines and improving customers' experiences.

July 20 - 23, 2008
School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The School Nutrition Association presents the largest and most substantive meeting of its kind in the nation for the child nutrition industry.