State of the Plate 2026

Talent. Tech. Tomorrow’s Table.
2026 RAMW Annual Meeting and DC ProStart Invitational

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

For the first time, RAMW brings together its Annual Meeting and the DC ProStart Student Invitational under one roof for State of the Plate — a full day built around the forces shaping today's restaurant industry: Talent. Tech. Tomorrow's Table.

State of the Plate couldn't come at a more pivotal moment. Economic headwinds, changing diner expectations, shifting federal policies, and an evolving workforce are fundamentally reshaping the restaurant landscape in ways operators are feeling daily. That the industry continues to show up — still passionate, still determined — speaks volumes about the resilience and heart that defines it.

That's why coming together matters so deeply. To share stories, gain insights from each other's experiences, and remind one another that even in the most challenging times, the industry is strongest when it faces them in community.

Program Overview 

Tickets: $95 per person

Ticket includes full program access and lunch. Members: Use your promo code for $45 off ticket price. Didn't receive it? Contact us to request it. 

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