MoCo Eats Showcase Hospitality Conference
Monday, March 31, 2025 | 8 am – 2 pm
Tickets: $20 online, $30 at the door (cashless at door)
Designed for professionals in the food and beverage industry, the Hospitality Conference is your gateway to the latest trends, tools, and opportunities in the industry. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, general manager, server, bartender, chef, or hotelier, this is the must-attend event to fuel your growth and success in hospitality. Head out onto the expo floor to chat with over 60 food, beverage and hospitality businesses.
The conference agenda will include a keynote speaker, breakout sessions on topics relative to the needs of the industry, student-to-business open forums, and opportunities for peer-to-peer discussions.
Program Summary
8 am: Registration, Networking & Meet the Vendors
9 am: Keynote Speaker
10:15 – 2 pm: Educational Sessions
Tickets are non-refundable. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Foundation for Hospitality and Restaurant Management (FHRM) by providing scholarship support to MCPS Students interested in a career in hospitality.
Featured Speakers
Check out the full program
MoCo Eats Showcase Food & Beverage Hospitality Expo
Experience the best of the region’s culinary talent, all in one convenient location! Head out onto the expo floor for food and beverage tastings, to learn more about local and regional products, and to purchase items to bring home.
Check out the listings of over 60 participating businesses, including local breweries, wineries, distilleries, ice cream shops, popcorn and chip makers, restaurants, and bakeries!
Hospitality Conference Expo Businesses
Purchase Raffle Tickets for the Foundation for Hospitality and Restaurant Management
We’re excited to raffle off 5 one-of-a-kind whiskey barrels, each designed by a local artist! Explore the barrels displayed along the first-level corridor and purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win. These were hand-painted or refurbished by VisArts, Riverworks Art Center, and Highfill Custom Woodworks.
Ticket pricing is as follows:
1 ticket for $5, 3 tickets for $10
5 tickets for $15, 10 tickets for $20
Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Foundation for Hospitality and Restaurant Management (FHRM) by providing scholarship support to MCPS students interested in a career in hospitality.