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The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) Showcase is the premier hospitality trade show in the Gulf South, connecting restaurant, bar, and lodging operators with suppliers of food, beverages, equipment, and services. The 2026 edition features 500+ exhibitors and major culinary competitions.
Exhibitor mix: Categorized by product type, including food, beverage, equipment, and services.
LRA Showcase is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — LRA Showcase 2027 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterConvention centre · 102,193 m² · 4 halls
A major convention center in New Orleans, Louisiana, located along the Mississippi River. It offers over $1,100,000 ext{ sq ft}$ ($102,000 ext{ sqm}$) of contiguous exhibit space and features numerous meeting rooms and ballrooms, hosting large-scale conventions and trade shows.
📍 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Operated by Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority
Organizer
Louisiana Restaurant Association
Nonprofit · Metairie, United States · Founded 1946
A non-profit trade association providing advocacy, leadership, and operational services for Louisiana's foodservice and hospitality industries.
Exhibitor list
89 companies are exhibiting at LRA Showcase. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 89.
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Why people attend
To source regional food products, sample items from top distributors, evaluate new culinary technology, and attend major global culinary events hosted concurrently on the floor.
Who attends
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Speakers
5 speakers at LRA Showcase
Senior Vice President of Research & Knowledge and Chief Economist · National Restaurant Association
"State of the Restaurant Industry & Economic Outlook"
Chad Moutray, Ph.D., CBE, is Senior Vice President of Research & Knowledge and Chief Economist at the National Restaurant Association, where he leads economic analysis and provides data-driven insights shaping strategy across the restaurant and foodservice industry. He is a widely recognized voice on economic trends, regularly advising business leaders and contributing to national media and industry discussions. His career includes senior economist roles at the National Association of Manufacturers and the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with academic leadership experience, giving him a rare depth across government, industry, and higher education.
Partner · Fisher Phillips
"Restaurant HR Potpourri: Policies, Pitfalls & People"
Michelle Anderson is a Partner with Fisher Phillips and serves as General Counsel for Labor and Employment for the Louisiana Restaurant Association. With more than 25 years of experience in workforce development, executive management, and employment law, she helps employers navigate workplace challenges, mitigate risk, and maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws. Michelle represents businesses in matters involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour compliance, disability and leave issues, workplace safety, and labor relations. She also advises employers on policies, handbooks, workplace investigations, training, and human resources best practices. A frequent speaker and trusted advisor, Michelle works closely with business leaders and HR professionals to develop practical solutions that support both operational success and legal compliance.
Owner · Accounting Services Unlimited
"Keeping Restaurants in Business: Financial Strategies Every Owner Should Know"
Partner · Johnson, Yacoubian & Paysse
"Risky Business: How to Bulletproof Your Restaurant"
Alan J. Yacoubian is a partner at Johnson, Yacoubian & Paysse and serves as General Counsel for Business and Government for the Louisiana Restaurant Association. Based in New Orleans, he is a top-rated attorney recognized for his extensive experience in defense litigation, including personal injury defense, insurance coverage, transportation and maritime law, workers’ compensation, class actions/mass tort defense, and general litigation. He has been selected to Super Lawyers annually from 2018 through 2026, reflecting consistent peer recognition for professional excellence and legal expertise. Alan earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 1985 and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar the same year. Over his career, he has built a strong reputation for his advocacy, legal insight, and commitment to representing clients in complex and high-stakes matters across Louisiana’s business and insurance sectors.
Futurist and New York Times bestselling author
"Restaurants of the Future"
Dr. Shawn DuBravac is a futurist and New York Times bestselling author. He will deliver a keynote on the future of restaurants in the age of AI, covering structural shifts in the kitchen, at the counter, and in the guest relationship.
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