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LEARN.
DISCOVER.
ADVANCE.
DISCOVER.
ADVANCE.
Restaurant leaders from the largest chains to the most innovative independent will come together to learn from leading thinkers and change makers, discover products and services that will transform foodservice, and connect with like-minded peers forging new paths to advance the industry.
For an industry where new solutions are needed due to challenging circumstances, CREATE is more than just a community, it is an interactive experience powered by Nation’s Restaurant News that fosters connection and conversation.
DIGITAL ACTIVATIONS
Digital Reach By the Numbers
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thought leadership sessions
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email impressions
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The Buzz in 2021
WOW, what an amazing presentation. I was able to gather various types of information that can help our marketing social strategy. I also appreciated that the speaker was an influential marketing employee at a major corporation.
Thank you and I appreciate these webinars. The guests shared great insight and the session was very informative.
Great session! It is nice to hear from the CEO’s perspective. He was very honest and sincere. I learned a lot. Thank you.
Sponsorship Opportunities
2022 Digital Connectivity Calendar
FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
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LIVE Digital Programming | DIGITAL DIVE Feb-2 Power List | DIGITAL DIVE Mar-2 Power List | DIGITAL DIVE Apr-6 Power List | DIGITAL DIVE May-4 Tech Focus | DIGITAL DIVE Jun-1 Menu Innovation | DIGITAL DIVE Jul-13 Top 500 Snapshots of Success | DIGITAL DIVE Aug-3 Franchising | DIGITAL DIVE Sep-7 Eye on Innovation | DIGITAL Dive Oct-5 Consumer Experience | DIGITAL DIVE Nov-2 Future Focus Boot Camp | DIGITAL DIVE Dec-7 Future Focus Boot Camp |
On-Demand Digital Activities | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways | Lightning Keynote / Key Takeaways |
Updated: 2/10/2022 |
NOTE: Dates and topics are subject to change.
IN-PERSON FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

CREATE Festival
September 19-21, 2022
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver, Colorado
The CREATE Experience is a new festival-style, live event designed to provide insightful presentations, drive meaningful conversations, build new relationships, and showcase foodservice innovations. There’s nothing traditional about this event – no big exhibit hall to navigate or mandatory meetings to attend.
The Buzz in 2021
This is one of the best conferences I’ve attended in 20 years. The format and ability to pick breakouts, the quality of speakers and their topics and the food were first-class. I look forward to attending another CREATE conference in the future!
I made some great connections, and it was great that this was an operator driven show and not a vendor driven show. All the food was delicious and interesting. It was a lot of fun.
The conference was very well organized, the presentation topics were current, and I liked how they were delivered, e.g. TedTalk style, Q&A interview style.
Sponsorship Opportunities

Deliver a fast-paced, solutions-oriented presentation with Lightning Keynotes and Flavor Immersion Sessions

Drive in-depth, meaningful conversations with Fireside Chats and Ask the Experts

Serve your food or beverage at a Pop-Up Food Station, Flavor Burst Stage, or Breakfast Hour

Build new relationships at networking events such as the VIP Dinner and Nightly Festival Receptions

Demo your tech or service product solutions at a Digital Demo Kiosk

Heighten brand awareness with Conference App, Lanyard, and other event touch points
TOP RESTAURANT BRANDS REPRESENTED

Powered by Nation’s Restaurant News and the team that united the industry around the Restaurants Rise digital experience, CREATE offers numerous opportunities to connect virtually throughout the year, as well as a safe, curated in-person event in September for restaurant professionals to reconnect and reshape the industry.
