Special Events (choose 1 of 8)
Every activity within the RLC agenda is an opportunity to expand your professional network. Whichever you choose, you'll be surrounded by the restaurant industry's best and brightest. Don't miss this opportunity to meet new friends, chat with old ones and, most importantly, have fun. Approximately 8-10 weeks prior to the conference, guests will receive an invitation to register for the outing of their choice. Please be aware that capacity is limited and excursions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Preregistration for special events is required. You are also required to check in for each special event at the special event desk the morning of your selected activity to secure your spot. If you do not check-in at least 10 minutes prior to bus departure time, you forfeit your place to an attendee on the wait list.
Enjoy a morning of golf on the picturesque fairways of the Wildfire Golf Club. This is the perfect opportunity to continue building business relationships while practicing your swing. After the tournament, enjoy lunch with your fellow golfers.
6:45am - 7:45am - Check-in, breakfast and warmup
8:00am - Tournament begins (Shotgun Start)
Following Tournament - Lunch
6:30pm - Results and awards will be available at the RLC Product Gallery
Two different hikes will be offered by our professional guides: one for the more fitness-oriented hiker seeking a unique outdoor workout and one for the more leisurely hiker looking for an up close and personal tour of the desert's beauty.
6:45am - 7:45am - Check-in and breakfast at Saguaro Ballroom Foyer
8:00am - Bus departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro Ballroom)
8:00am - 10:30am - Hiking
11:00am - Arrive at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Climb on board in an open-air Jeep and experience the beauty and serenity of Arizona's Sonoran Desert on this guided tour. Learn about the spectaular trails from a genuine cowboy guide.
7:30am - 8:00am - Check-in and breakfast at Saguaro Ballroom Foyer
8:00am - Departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro Ballroom)
8:00am - 11:00am - Desert Tour
11:30am - Arrive at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Test your sharpshooting ability at the Scottsdale Gun Club, the largest public indoor shooting range in the United States with state-of-the-art features, including user-friendly touchscreen control panels and a 360-degree rotating target system.
8:00am - 8:30am - Check-in and breakfast at Saguaro Ballroom Foyer
8:30am - Bus departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro Ballroom)
9:00am - 10:30am - Range Time
10:30am - 11:00am - Awards presentation
11:00am - Bus departure
11:30am - Arrive at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Great cooking is about more than recipes—it's about techniques. In this custom designed class you'll work together with fellow attendees in a fun, hands-on environment led by professional chef instructors. You'll also enjoy fresh make-your-own Mimosas and Bloody Mary's as well as pick out some swag with a $50 shopping voucher.
7:30am - 8:00am - Check-in and breakfast at Saguaro Ballroom Foyer
8:00am - Bus departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro Ballroom)
8:30 - 11:00am - Sur La Table Expereince and shopping.
11:00am - Bus departure
11:30am - Arrive at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Always wanted to experience skydiving but too afraid to make the jump? There's no airplane, no parachute and no jumping required! Join us at Scottsdale's brand-new indoor skydiving facility and cross skydiving off your bucket list!
7:45am - 8:15am - Check-in and breakfast at Saguaro Ballroom Foyer
8:15am - Bus departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro Ballroom)
8:45am - 10:45am - iFLY Experience
11:00am - Bus departure
11:30am - Arrive at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
Are you an ace with a racket? We'll pair up doubles to go head to head, rotating through all the teams until we have a victor!
8:00am - 8:15am - Check-in at tennis courts
8:15am - Instruction for the tournament
11:00am -Tournament completes
Test your racing skills at Octane Raceway and zoom in your very own go-kart at up to 45 miles per hour. Will you have the fastest time on the track? Enjoy some friendly competition and get to know your fellow racers.
7:30am - 8:00am - Check-in and breakfast at Saguaro Ballroom Foyer
8:00am - Bus departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro Ballroom)
8:30am - 10:30am - Octane Raceway Experience
10:30am - Bus departure
11:00am Arrive at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
RLC Marketplace
Location: Grand Canyon Ballroom & FoyerWith almost 200 suppliers on display, you're sure to find all the industry-shapers within the RLC Marketplace. It's all about the connections you make and the hands you'll shake here, where suppliers and operators gather to uncover the latest solutions, sample new products and even close deals.
RLC Running Club
Location: Departure from the Sunset Terrace (outside the Saguaro ballroom)You just can't beat the beautiful weather and scenery of Arizona in March! Join us for an invigorating morning run around the picturesque JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and get your day started on the right foot.
Innovation Forums (Coming Soon!)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!
General Session
Location: Grand Saguaro BallroomAdmiral William H. McRaven eloquently draws on his extensive career of 37 years of service as a Navy SEAL. The discussion addresses issues such as U.S. foreign policy, the current geopolitical landscape, leadership during high-stress situations, risk management, teamwork, resilience in the face of adversity, resourcefulness, personal accountability, and the determination to succeed.
Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014); Commander of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Com
Innovation Forums (Coming Soon!)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!
RLC Marketplace and Happy Hour
Location: Grand Canyon Ballroom & FoyerIt's time for everyone's favorite hour … happy hour! Take a well-deserved break, and mix and mingle among the displays in the Restaurant Product Gallery. With almost 200 suppliers on display, you're sure to find all the industry-shapers within the RLC Marketplace. It's all about the connections you make and the hands you'll shake here, where suppliers and operators gather to uncover the latest solutions, sample new products and even close deals.
RLC After Dark
Location: Patio at Twenty6For the perfect “nightcap” following a busy day of networking, learning and deal-making, meet friends and colleagues on the gorgeous patio at Twenty6. Light refreshments and specialty beverages will complete the festivities - along with you!
Innovation Forums (Coming Soon!)
Led by the brightest professionals in foodservice, RLC's innovation forums are packed with hot topics and powerful messages designed to spark new ideas. Connect with the industry's game changers and gain valuable takeaways from the latest and greatest in foodservice innovation. There's something for everyone!