2026 Media Global Tour: Join Me This Summer in Vegas, Chicago, London, and Beyond

“Stay curious, get involved, and ask for help.”

These are the three lessons my grandfather taught me, and they guide every move we make at Cali BBQ Media.

We just wrapped up an incredible experience at the Restaurant Franchise and Innovation Summit (RFIS) in my hometown of San Diego. It was a powerful time making content and connections.

I had the honor of being a speaker, and it was great to see other heavy hitters (and friends) in our community, like Troy Hooper and Michael Ungaro, also taking the stage to move this industry forward.

As a restaurant owner and operator, I know that the most important thing you can do is invest in your own education.

That’s why we’ve evolved into a full-fledged media company that travels to the biggest and most important events in our industry. We aren’t just there to attend; we’re there to tell stories from the ground about how technology and innovation are helping businesses improve.

We want to connect with the best technology operators, restaurateurs, and storytellers on the planet. Here is where we will be this summer—reach out so we can collaborate or connect.

March 23–26: Las Vegas | Pizza Expo + Bar & Restaurant Show

Right after RFIS, we are heading to Vegas for the Pizza Expo and also the Bar and Restaurant Show. We want to capture stories about how you are learning and what tools you’re using to level up your business. If you’re going to be in Las Vegas for either of these, please reach out to us.

* Learn More: International Pizza Expo and Bar & Restaurant Expo

Late March / Early April: Washington, D.C. + Baltimore

After Vegas, we’re heading to the East Coast for the first time to tell restaurant stories in D.C. and Baltimore. We want to talk to technology companies and operators who have customers in these cities. Whether it’s for our Restaurant Influencers show or Digital Hospitality, we want to highlight your story.

* Get in touch with us: BeTheShow.media

April 19–22: Phoenix | Restaurant Leadership Conference

I’m heading to Phoenix for my first time at the Restaurant Leadership Conference. I’ve heard phenomenal things about this show—it’s where the best leaders in our industry go to sharpen their skills. If you’re attending, please let me know.

* Learn More: Restaurant Leadership Conference

Early May: Austin + Dallas | Food On Demand

Our Texas swing starts with a filming trip to Austin followed immediately by the Food On Demand conference in Dallas. Food On Demand is one of the most important delivery and off-premises events in our entire industry. We hope to see you in Dallas.

* Learn More: Food On Demand Conference

May 16–19: Chicago | National Restaurant Association Show

This is the “Super Bowl” of our industry. If you’ve followed our content, you know we do a lot of work at the National Restaurant Show with our partners. We’d love to meet you, talk shop, and share stories from the floor in Chicago.

* Learn More: National Restaurant Association Show

Late Summer: London + Dublin | Toast Stories International

To end the summer, Cali BBQ Media is going international.

We’re heading to London and Dublin to tell new Toast stories. If you know any innovative restaurants in the UK or Ireland, we can’t wait to meet them and share their journey.

Let’s Connect

At Cali BBQ Media, we believe every business must think like a media company to thrive today. We began as restaurant operators and are now also a full-service media agency ready to help you tell your story through professional podcasting, video production, and digital strategy.

Visit us at betheshow.media to see how we can help your brand stand out.

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