Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall 2026 Conference

Where Foodservice Supply Chain Leaders Come Together

Get ready to connect, collaborate and problem solve with your peers at the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Fall Conference happening November 2-3, 2026 at the Caribe Royal Orlando, immediately prior to the Market Vision Fall Conference. The conference will begin Monday evening with a welcome reception and dinner, followed by a full day of programming on Tuesday.

This isn't just another meeting. It's a working conference shaped by foodservice supply chain professionals. Together, we'll tackle today's challenges, share real-world solutions, and spark new ideas that will shape the future of the industry.

Expect an agenda crafted by your peers, networking that turns contacts in to trusted resources, and insights you can put to work immediately. Plus, as an operator attendee, you'll enjoy a one-night complimentary hotel room at the Caribe Royale Orlando.

Don’t miss your chance to be where the foodservice supply chain community comes together to learn, network, and grow. Start your registration below.

Register today!

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Operator registration is only open to foodservice operators and those who work in supply chain management for restaurant, hospitality companies or companies that serve food at scale.

If you are not a restaurant or foodservice operator but have been engaged by an operator and currently work personally providing their outsourced supply chain services, you may qualify to register as a Consultant.

Please contact Kari Yost, Director Member Engagement, at kyost@restaurant.org before registering as a Consultant. All Consultant registrations will be reviewed and approved by the Supply Chain Expert Exchange Officers. If you register without approval and do not qualify, you will be notified that your registration has been cancelled and a refund will be issued, less the $25 event cancellation fee. The refund can take up to 4 weeks.

Sales or business development professionals, and product or service providers are only allowed to attend as sponsors. Please contact the Industry Partnerships Team at partnerships@restaurant.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor.

PRICING

National Restaurant Association Member*: $199
National Restaurant Association Non-Member: $299

*Sending your team? Contact membership@restaurant.org to add their names and emails to your company's roster to ensure they receive the member rate.

OPERATORS RECEIVE ONE FREE ROOM NIGHT

Please register for the conference before you make your room reservation, then use the link provided in your registration confirmation email to book your room reservation and receive our discounted rate.

Operators should use the link provided in your confirmation email to book your room and receive one free standard room for Monday, November 2. You will be required to enter credit card information but the Association will work with the hotel to zero out the free night. Additional nights will be at our discounted rate.

Sponsor attendees should also register for the conference first and use the link in your confirmation email to book your room and receive our discounted rate.

If you are also attending the Market Vision Conference, please do not book your Market Vision room through the Supply Chain Conference link as they have a separate room block associated with their conference. Further, if you are an operator, you must book your room for the Supply Chain Conference through our link to get the free room night.

Caribe Royale Orlando Suites
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821

Room rate: $279/night + tax

Room block deadline: October 9, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be vigilant of scam and phishing attempts. We have been informed of unauthorized third parties contacting attendees by phone, email, or text message claiming to assist with hotel reservations. The only authorized method for booking a room within the conference hotel block is through the reservation link provided in your registration confirmation email.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellation requests for Association Entity events must be submitted in writing to meetings@restaurant.org. Cancellations received more than 30 days prior to the first day of the event may be eligible for a refund of the registration fee paid less a $25 administrative fee, unless otherwise specified in your event registration terms. Refunds are not available for cancellations made 30 days or less before the first day of the event.

Event attendees are responsible for canceling all third-party registrations, reservations, or other commitments they have made with any hotels, transportation providers, etc. The Association Entities are not responsible for any charges or fees that you may incur by canceling such third-party commitments.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Registration Questions: meetings@restaurant.org

Sponsorship Questions: partnerships@restaurant.org