CSRA 2026 Annual Meeting


Monday, November 16, 2026
at
12:00 PM (CST)
to Friday, November 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CST)
Category: Annual Meeting

Together We Win

This year's meeting has been intentionally structured to maximize collaboration across our State Restaurant Associations and the National Restaurant Association.

Whether you're joining as a CEO, Government Affairs leader, Foundation representative, Marketing & Communications professional, Membership leader, national chain leader, or State/National association staff member, you'll leave Nashville with stronger relationships, aligned priorities, and practical strategies to take home.

Hotel & Payment Information

  • Hotel reservations and meeting registration payments will be processed by Well-Planned Events and will appear on your credit card statement under that name.
  • Rates are available November 15-20. If you would like to extend your stay outside of these dates, it would be subject to availability and prevailing rates. 
  • A major credit card is required at hotel check-in to cover room charges and incidental expenses.
  • Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
  • Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Reservation Policies

  • Failure to arrive on your scheduled arrival date ("no-show") will result in a charge of $309 plus 16.75% taxes plus $2.50 city occupancy fee, and the remainder of your reservation will be canceled.
  • Hotel reservation cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation fee of $309.00 plus applicable taxes.
  • Any changes to your registration or hotel reservation, including cancellations, should be directed to Leanne at Well-Planned Events.

Registration Cancellation Policy

  • Registration cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee.
  • No refunds can be issued after November 12.

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Agenda

November 16
2:00 PM - 3:45 PM CSRA Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Board & NRA Senior Staff
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CEO and National C-Suite dinner - Barcelona Restaurant
November 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CEO only session
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Break
10:20 AM - 12:00 PM CEO/GA Main Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Main Session
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CEO/GA Breakout Sessions
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Reception — Rooftop Evening · Dinner on Own
November 18
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CEO/GA Main Session
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM Break
10:50 AM - 12:00 PM GA Only Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch (All)
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Welcome All
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM Keynote Speaker — All Attendees
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Main Session Breakouts
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Evening Dinner — All (TBD)
November 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:20 AM Main Session — All
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM Break
10:40 AM - 12:00 PM Main Session - All
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Breakouts (Foundation/MarCom/Membership)
4:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dinner on Own
November 20
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Individual Breakouts Sessions by Discipline
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM Departures - Save travels home

To register and secure your hotel accommodations, please use the registration link above.