Expo Quick Facts

The Wisconsin Restaurant Expo is the region’s premier annual foodservice and hospitality industry trade show and conference.  The Expo brings leading foodservice executives and professionals together with exhibitors from around the country.  The Expo attracts thousands of attendees and features hundreds of leading suppliers showcasing products and services. 

Featured Events

• ACF Culinary Challenge - Some of the nation’s best chefs will go head-to-head in top-rated live culinary competitions similar to popular television programs.
• Bakery Pavilion - We’ve partnered with the Wisconsin Baker’s Association for a third year to offer a bakery conference within the Wisconsin Restaurant Expo, creating the largest gathering of the bakery industry in Wisconsin! 
• iZone – Hands-on demonstrations on the latest in trends, foods, ingredients, equipment, prep styles and more.
• Keynote Address – A motivational and insightful presentation given by the biggest names in the industry.
• TECH Solutions Center - The place for attendees to get information on high tech happenings within the industry to help them maximize profits and increase efficiency.
• The Wisconsin Market – A place to learn about the great companies and products Wisconsin has to offer.
• Wisconsin Cheese Café - Features tasting and recipe ideas of the best in Wisconsin.

Educational Initiatives

• Expo Conference – more than 20 unique courses and 18 hours of educational programming.
• Topics include: customer service, management skills, food safety, marketing and branding, technology, personal growth, dietary initiatives, economic issues, green restaurant trends, etc.
• CEUs – accredited courses provide continuing education credits

Expo Attendees
Thousands of foodservice professionals from around the region attend including:

• Full Service Restaurant
• Bakeries
• Institutional Foodservice
• Catering/Banquet
• Bar/Lounge
• Fast Casual
• Recreational
• Hotel/Motel/Resort
• Pizza
• Quickservice
• Coffee Shop
• Deli
• C-Store
• Grocery
• Kiosk/Vending
  

Expo Exhibitors
More than 225 exhibits showcasing products and services including:

• Equipment
• Food manufacturers
• Food distributors
• Bakery products
• Coffee
• Wine/Beer/Alcohol
• Professional Services
• Technology
• Cheese
• Construction/Repairs
• Financial Services
• Furniture
• Advertising
• Food Safety
• And more!

Expo Partners
The Wisconsin Restaurant Expo is produced by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. 

Sponsors of the 2009 Expo include:

	Allied Sponsor