RAMW Annual Meeting

Talent, Tech, & Tomorrow's Table

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:00 AM
The Hamilton Hotel | 1001 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005

The day opens with the next generation of culinary talent competing live on the main stage and closes with a vision for where the industry is headed — and how to get there.

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Talent: Meet The Next Generation’s Culinary Stars. Before the first panel begins, the main stage belongs to DC's future restaurant leaders. High school ProStart teams from Ballou, Roosevelt, and Cardozo will compete in live culinary and restaurant management challenges for scholarships from the Culinary Institute of America and a chance to represent the District at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore this April.

Powered by RAMW's Educated Eats Foundation — which has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships since 2004 — the DC ProStart Invitational is a powerful reminder that the industry's greatest ingredient has always been its people.

Tech and Trends: What's Transforming the Industry. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how restaurants operate. Diners are changing how and what they eat — from GLP-1-influenced menus to shifting spending habits. And the Greater Washington dining economy is heading somewhere new. The tools and the trends are evolving fast, and operators who understand them will have a decisive edge. This session cuts through the noise to show you what's working now and what's coming next, with a focus on practical applications for restaurants of every size.

Tomorrow's Table: Set It Today. The industry isn't the same — but neither are the opportunities. New grant programs and low-interest loans are opening doors for operators ready to invest in growth. And a once-in-a-generation wave of marquee events is heading to the District — America's 250th anniversary, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, the 2027 NFL Draft, and more — bringing national audiences and major marketing opportunities with them. This session is about getting on the inside track now so your business is positioned to capture what's ahead.

Annual Meeting Essentials. Also on the agenda: the release of RAMW's 2026 Legislative Agenda, the latest member survey findings and industry research, board elections, and the announcement of the RAMMYS Allied Member of the Year Finalists.

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For Industry Partners and Solution Providers

Position your brand before Greater Washington’s leading restaurant executives and culinary professionals. Build relationships with current clients, connect with new partners, and establish your leadership in the foodservice industry.

Your ROI at RAMW Annual Meeting

• Direct Access: Connect with over 200 restaurant decision-makers actively seeking solutions.
• Market Intelligence: Gain firsthand insights into operator challenges and opportunities.
• Relationship Building: Develop lasting partnerships through meaningful face-to-face connections.

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