Returning to the Colorado Convention Center March 11-12, 2025!
Connect, Explore, Discover — The CRB Show delivers the tools, resources, and ideas that chefs, managers, owners, and operators need to maintain their competitive edge in our ever-crowded marketplace. This two-day trade show will feature over 130+ exhibitors – from the national heavy hitters to local up-and-coming businesses – and include can’t-miss educational sessions to help you keep your business on the cutting edge.
Hotel Information:
Coming Soon!
2025 Colorado Restaurant & Bar Show Schedule | Mile High Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center
Tuesday, March 11
10 AM – 4 PM
Exhibit Hall Open to Attendees
11 AM – 3 PM
Vendor Demonstrations (Center of the Plate)
11 AM – 4 PM
Educational Sessions
3 PM
Beverage Break (Center of the Plate stage)
4 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes
Wednesday, March 12
10 AM – 4 PM
Exhibit Hall Open to Attendees
11 AM – 3 PM
Vendor Demonstrations (Center of the Plate)
11 AM – 3 PM
Educational Sessions
3 PM
Beverage Break (Center of the Plate)
4 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes
Speaker Glossary
Todd Fredrickson – Attorney at Law, Fisher Phillips LLP
Todd is a CRA Legal Resource Center partner and one of a small number of Denver labor attorneys who practice traditional labor law, representing employers in union campaigns, contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practice charges. He also tries employment cases before juries, judges, and arbitrators. His practice involves representing employers in various matters arising under such laws as Title VII, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA).
Todd regularly counsels clients on a spectrum of personnel management issues, with the goal of avoiding litigation. To that end, he advises employers on developing and enforcing proper policies, employee handbooks, and employment and compensation agreements. Todd also counsels employers on compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws. Much of his practice focuses on training supervisors, managers, and other employees on such issues as sexual harassment, discrimination, employee discipline and discharge, and investigation of employee grievances.
B. Hudson Riehle – Senior Vice President, Research & Knowledge Group at the National Restaurant Association
Hudson Riehle directs the National Restaurant Association’s consumer, economic, technology, market, human resources, tourism, and operations research as well as oversees its extensive knowledge center activities. Frequently cited by major national and international news organizations and appearing on national television broadcasts, he has authored a variety of articles and serves as an information source and spokesperson for the restaurant and hospitality industry. Hudson received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College in New York and his Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Appointed by the Secretary of Labor, he has been a member of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Business Research Advisory Council; a former Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Alexandria (VA) Convention and Visitors Association; a member of the Center for Food Integrity Consumer Research Advisory Panel and the Wharton Executive Advisory Panel; and is currently included in the current edition of Who’s Who in America.
Hotel & Parking Information
Hotel
Info coming soon!
Parking
For specific directions on how to get to the Colorado Convention Center Parking Garage, please enter your starting address here and a map and directions will populate. Please be sure to include your full address, city, state and zip.
North-Bound Speer Directions
- Driving via North-bound Speer Boulevard, pass Stout Street and make your first right before Champa Street. The Convention Center Parking Garage has its own designated Right Turn lane leading into the parking garage. The Parking Garage is designated by the Downtown Denver Parking logo. Please visit the following link to see the designated Downtown Denver Parking Logo.
West-Bound Champa Directions
- Driving via West-bound Champa Street, just before Speer Boulevard, it will be a left-hand turn from Champa Street that merges into the garage entry drive lane from Speer Boulevard. Please use caution when yielding to traffic entering the garage from Speer Boulevard. The Parking Garage is designated by the Downtown Denver Parking logo.
Learn more about parking options at the Colorado Convention Center.
The Colorado Restaurant & Bar Show is a 21-and-over event. No pets allowed.
Have questions about the CRB Show?
Call or email Tori Steagall, Events and Sponsorship Manager, Colorado Restaurant Association