Events

Bringing the Industry Together

From intimate operator conversations to large industry programs, WeFood creates experiences where ideas and relationships can move forward.

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Restaurant industry guests gathered for a live Taste of Asia program
Industry leaders sharing perspectives on a Taste of Asia panel
From one table to the whole industry
Event portfolio

Our Event Experiences

Different rooms create different kinds of industry connection.

01

Community Gatherings

Intimate
Restaurant owners exchanging practical experience around a table

Restaurant Club Roundtable

Small, curated discussions where restaurant owners exchange operating experience and real challenges.

Restaurant founders and operators sharing a table conversation

Founders Dinner

Private dinners for founders, operators and industry leaders to build trust around one table.

02

Industry Programs

Exchange
Industry leaders discussing restaurant growth at a professional forum

Industry Panel

Expert-led conversations about operations, growth, technology, supply chain and market change.

A supplier presenting products to restaurant professionals at an industry expo

Supplier Showcase

A curated setting for relevant products, services and ideas to meet restaurant operators directly.

03

Signature Experiences

Industry-wide
A restaurant operator recognized by The Restaurateur Awards

The Restaurateur Awards

An independent industry recognition program organized by The Restauranteur.

Brands and restaurant professionals meeting at Taste of Asia

Taste of Asia

A food and culture experience celebrating the restaurants, brands and communities shaping Asian food in North America.

Industry leaders gathered at the Global Chinese Food Expo

NRA Global Chinese Restaurant Expo

A large industry program connecting operators, brands, suppliers and organizations around the global Chinese restaurant industry.

September 15, 2026Washington, DC
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Washington, DC Industry Gathering

An evening for restaurant owners, brands, suppliers and industry leaders to meet and exchange perspectives.

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A Growing Event Footprint

From one table to a full room, the community keeps meeting across cities.

A speaker addressing restaurant owners at The Restaurateur Club
Live conversation
Restaurant owners exchanging ideas around one table
Table conversation
A restaurant operator contributing to a roundtable discussion
Operator exchange
Restaurant professionals building relationships at a club gathering
Peer connection
Restaurant professionals taking part in a focused discussion
Industry discussion
Brand partners and restaurant professionals speaking at a live industry gathering
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WeFood works with partners on relevant experiences for the restaurant community—from focused conversations to larger industry programs.

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Discover upcoming gatherings, industry programs and signature experiences across the WeFood ecosystem.