MEG - Marketing Executive Group
The Marketing Executives Group (MEG) is a year-round community of restaurant marketing professionals who gather each May in Chicago ahead of the National Restaurant Association Show. Build your network with professionals from the C-Suite to Directors and Managers, focusing on key areas like brand, digital, consumer, and field marketing. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of a community of marketing leaders who talk through issues and share best practices.
MEG 2026
MEG brings together marketing leaders from all corners of the industry—from international brands to regional favorites—creating an inspiring space where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. The restaurant industry is always evolving, and so are we. MEG is your opportunity to rise to the challenge, innovate, and lead your brand to new heights. Join us next year, May 13-15, 2026 in Chicago.
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The National Restaurant Association Community Platform, Restaurants Connect
We’ve upgraded our Listserv and have officially launched a community platform, Restaurants Connect. This platform provides our members with an exclusive opportunity to engage, network, and connect with other restaurant operators – all through a seamless and intuitive interface.
What you will find:
- Tailor your experience and join multiple discipline groups to receive critical resources and knowledge that will help solve your most pressing challenges.
- Share your expertise, learn from your peers, expand on best practices, and improve your personal knowledge and business operation.
- Continue important conversations before, during and after events.
- Stay up to date on the latest Association news, events, discounts, and products that impact your bottom line.
To access Restaurants Connect, email community@restaurant.org.
*Note: this platform is open to National Restaurant Association Operator Members only.
Questions?
Contact MEG Program Manager Jaclyn Sanford at jsanford@restaurant.org.