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CREATE
July 20 - 22, 2026
Terranea ResortRancho Palos Verdes, CA

Why Attend CREATE 2026

3 days | 200+ Sponsors | Unlimited Possibilities

Discover the ultimate event for emerging restaurateurs looking to scale smarter, grow faster, and lead boldly.

Build Relationships That Drive Growth

Join this community of forward-thinking restaurateurs. CREATE is your one-stop-shop to meet like-minded restaurateurs, investors, and solution providers who understand your challenges and goals. CREATE is designed for restaurant leaders who are:

  • Looking to scale their concepts
  • Seeking investment opportunities
  • Wanting to stay ahead of industry trends
  • Building networks with like-minded professionals
  • Searching for innovative solutions to operational challenges

2025 Attendee

World Class Line Up of Speakers & Topics

"CREATE was a great experience for those folks hospitality-minded looking to be best-in-class. World class line up of speakers and topics. Would highly recommend to any industry professional looking to grow their business."

Unmatched Networking Opportunities

Personalized 1:1 Meetings

Spend some quality time in structured 15-minute 1:1 meetings with CREATE's sponsors and investors, where you can make connections, learn about new products and build partnerships for the future.

Investment Summit

Kick off CREATE with the Investment Summit, a half-day program designed to connect emerging restaurateurs with the investment community.

Learn from Industry Trailblazers

Hear from the sharpest minds and boldest brands in the restaurant industry. CREATE features TED-style talks and panel discussions led by disruptors, innovators, and proven operators who share actionable strategies to help you scale your business.