Bringing together marketing professionals from across the restaurant industry.
May 14-16, 2025
Chicago
Restaurants Rising at MEG 2025:
Leading the Way in Restaurant Marketing
Join us at MEG 2025, where the theme of Restaurants Rising sets the stage for forward-thinking discussions and innovative solutions. Gain invaluable insights into marketing technology, menu trends, and data-driven strategies, all designed to propel your business forward.
Who You'll Meet at MEG
Marketing is complex and dynamic, which also sums up our attendees. With half of our attendees from large restaurant chains and the other half from local independents, MEG represents a true cross-section of the restaurant industry.
Build your network with professionals from the C-Suite to Directors and Managers, focusing on key areas like brand, digital, consumer, and field marketing.
Join a Year-Round Network
When you attend MEG, you’re not just attending a conference—you’re joining a community. MEG attendees become part of a powerful professional network, where collaboration and knowledge-sharing continue long after the event.
Agenda
Get ready to dive into key topics like AI, loyalty programs, and brand partnerships. With roundtable discussions included, the agenda offers plenty of opportunities to collaborate and learn directly from other marketers in the restaurant industry. Check out the details.
Opening Keynote
Mike Cessario
Founder and CEO of Liquid Death
Advertising presents endless opportunities, but standing out requires more than just clever ideas. In this session, he'll share how embracing an entertainment-first approach to marketing can transform brand awareness and loyalty, generating remarkable results in today's fast-moving media landscape.
Closing Keynote
Amanda Brinkman
Creator, Producer and Host of the Emmy-nominated Small Business Revolution (HULU); Award-winning Marketing Executive and Storyteller
In today’s restaurant industry, where stress is high, turnover is common, and staying competitive feels relentless, it’s easy to lose sight of the deeper “why” behind what we do. In this keynote, Amanda won’t just talk about finding purpose—she’ll challenge you to rethink what purpose even means.
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