The list spans independent operators, chain executives, and industry suppliers, so there is something useful regardless of where you sit in the business. ICR Conference in Orlando draws publicly traded restaurant and hospitality companies, making it a strong fit if you are tracking investor sentiment or competitive positioning early in the year. Horecava in Amsterdam is worth noting for operators with an eye on European foodservice trends. Several events are regional or niche, including the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Annual Meeting and the Global Seafood Market Conference, which keeps the list grounded in practical, specific opportunities rather than broad industry noise. If you are planning travel budgets or pipeline for Q1, this breakdown gives you dates, locations, and enough context to decide what is worth your time.
Quick numbers
- Total Restaurant conferences: 10
- Largest city by count: New York (1)
- Tier mix: 2 Tier A / 4 Tier B / 2 Tier C / 2 Tier D
- Price mix: 4 $ / 1 $$ / 4 $$$
- Date range: Jan 10, 2026 to Jan 22, 2026
Breakdowns
The two tables below show the supporting distribution for this cut.
States by Restaurant conference count in 2026
| State | Conferences |
|---|
| California | 3 |
| New York | 1 |
| Florida | 1 |
| South Carolina | 1 |
Takeaways
Across the 10 Restaurant conferences on the 2026 calendar, 2 carry a Tier A ranking.
New York hosts the most events in this cut, with 1 on the calendar.
January is the busiest month, with 8 conferences scheduled.
Ticket pricing splits 4 at the $ tier and 4 at the $$$ tier, so entry costs vary widely across the set.
Horecava tops the Tier-ranked list, held in Amsterdam.
The most common stated purpose is Growth / Revenue, covering 5 of the 10 events in this cut.
Event length averages 3.6 days across the set, with the longest running 7 days.
