{"id":2943,"date":"2024-04-25T14:27:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T18:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/?p=2943"},"modified":"2024-05-01T14:29:13","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T18:29:13","slug":"rc-show-2024-welcomed-record-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.restaurantscanada.org\/fr\/rc-show-2024-welcomed-record-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"RC Show 2024 Welcomed Record Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RC Show 2024 Welcomed Record Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

23,000+ qualified industry professionals gather at Canada\u2019s leading hospitality and foodservice event for an incredible three days of quality connections, thrilling competitions, innovative solutions, industry insights and MORE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurants Canada was thrilled to welcome hospitality and foodservice professionals back to its annual RC Show, held over 3 action-packed days at Toronto\u2019s Enercare Centre. From April 8-10, Canada\u2019s leading hospitality and foodservice event inspired the industry for the year ahead with an amazing showcase of cutting-edge innovation, trends, leading expertise, and insightful solutions, offering exhibitors and attendees a variety of ways they can LEVEL UP!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expanded show floor featured 11 curated pavilions, including newly added Indigenous and Black Experience pavilions, 9 thrilling competitions, featuring a new Fried Chicken Sandwich competition and expanded Pizza and Coffee competitions, as well as 8 stages of programming. The show spanned over 350,000 square feet and showcased 1000+ exhibitors, featuring trusted global and local brands who displayed innovation and solutions for the industry. RC Show 2024 had it all \u2013 from the hottest culinary trends and new technology to thought-provoking industry leadership and executable profit-driving solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s event was an incredible success,\u201d says Kelly Higginson, President & CEO, Restaurants Canada. \u201cWe surpassed pre-pandemic attendance numbers, welcoming 23,000+ industry professionals throughout the three days. The past few years have taught us the importance of resilience and adaptability, and our industry has faced unprecedented challenges that spurred incredible ingenuity and solidarity. We live in an era where innovation is not just a buzzword but a necessity, and we wanted to show the industry all the ways they can take their business to the next level. \u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This world-class event featured plenty of opportunities to learn from industry leaders, who provided insights on the industry\u2019s hottest topics, most challenging concerns, and greatest opportunities of 2024 and beyond. With over 160 world-class speakers, no stone was left unturned on creative ways to innovate and grow one\u2019s business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the return of RC Show\u2019s highly anticipated signature events \u2013 Opening Night Reception, Industry Night Out, and Breakfast with Champions, featuring host, Miss Mo\u00e7o, attendees were able to go above and beyond brick and mortar with the NEW Blueprints for New Business Series, designed to provide budding entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals practical strategies, actionable steps, and a roadmap for success in the dynamic and competitive foodservice space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s show included a NEW record number of competitions, showing off Canada\u2019s best and brightest chefs, chicken fryers, pizza makers, mixologists, baristas, oyster shuckers and more! Read on for the full list of winners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n