Pizza Expo
March 25, 2025 – March 27, 2025 | March 24, 2026 – March 26, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center — 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
20,000+ estimated attendees
The world's largest pizza industry event, bringing together pizza operators, suppliers, and enthusiasts for demos, competitions, workshops, and a massive exhibit hall.
Dates
March 25, 2025 – March 27, 2025 | March 24, 2026 – March 26, 2026
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center
Address
3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Est. Attendance
20,000+
Type
trade show
Guest List
Free Nightclub Entry
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About Pizza Expo
What Is Pizza Expo?
Pizza Expo is the world's largest pizza industry gathering, bringing 20,000 pizzeria owners, operators, suppliers, and dough-spinning champions to the Las Vegas Convention Center. From ovens and ingredients to delivery technology and franchise opportunities, if it touches pizza, it is here. The show also features the legendary World Pizza Games and International Pizza Competition.
From the Attendee Guide
Badge Pickup & Show Hours
Badge Pickup
Badge pickup is in the LVCC Central Hall lobby. Pre-registered attendees use express kiosks with their confirmation QR code. Walk-up registration is available. Registration opens the day before the show starts — beat the Day 1 rush by picking up your badge early.
Show Floor Hours
Quick Tips for First-Timers
- The World Pizza Games are worth watching even if you are not competing. Dough tossing, fastest pizza making, and the pizza competitions are genuinely entertaining.
- Come hungry. Many exhibitors offer pizza samples throughout the day — some of the best pizza you will ever eat comes from these booths.
- Bring a cooler bag if you plan to take ingredient samples back to your hotel or shop.
- Education workshops cover everything from dough science to labor costs to social media marketing for restaurants. They are practical and actionable.
Getting There
How to Get to Pizza Expo
Parking
The LVCC has large surface lots and a parking garage surrounding the complex. Expect to pay $15–25 per day during major shows. Lots fill up fast — arrive before 9 AM or consider rideshare instead.
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)
Uber and Lyft have a designated pickup and dropoff area on Convention Center Drive. Surge pricing is common during morning arrivals and evening departures — stagger your schedule to avoid the rush.
Public Transit / Monorail
The Las Vegas Monorail has a dedicated Convention Center station with direct service to Strip hotels from MGM Grand to the Sahara. A single ride is $5 and a full-day pass is $13. During peak convention hours the monorail is often faster than driving.
Walking from the Strip
The north end of the Las Vegas Strip is about a 15-minute walk from the LVCC. The monorail makes it easy to reach central and south Strip hotels in under 10 minutes.
Vegas After Hours
Nightlife During Pizza Expo
When 20,000 trade show attendees descend on Las Vegas for Pizza Expo, the nightlife scene shifts into a higher gear. The Strip's biggest clubs extend their lineups, book marquee DJs, and host industry-specific after-parties to capture the surge. Expect longer peak hours, busier dance floors, and an electric atmosphere that feeds off the energy of the trade show crowd. Whether your group is celebrating a successful day of meetings or just looking to unwind, you will find every style of nightlife within minutes of your hotel.
Convention weeks create a unique dynamic in Vegas. The typical weekend tourist crowd blends with professionals who are in town on expense accounts and looking to make the most of their evenings. Bottle service tables sell out faster than usual, especially at venues like XS, OMNIA, and Marquee. If VIP seating is on your radar, booking early is strongly recommended. For everyone else, the guest list is the smartest move — it guarantees free entry and lets you skip the general-admission line that grows significantly during major trade show weeks.
The best part of going out during Pizza Expo is the social element. You will run into colleagues, competitors, and new contacts on the dance floor. Some of the most productive conversations at any convention happen after midnight over cocktails, not on the show floor. Strip clubs like Sapphire and Crazy Horse III are also extremely popular with convention groups — free guest list from your hotel and no cover through our guest list make it an easy choice for groups of any size.
After the Show
Pizza Expo After Dark — Nightlife Picks
Pizza Expo is one of the more social trade shows that passes through Las Vegas each year. The show draws pizzeria owners, operators, and their teams from all over the country and the world — a tight-knit, entrepreneurial, food-passionate crowd that treats the trip as equal parts business and celebration. Late March in Las Vegas is ideal: temperatures in the 60s–75°F range, no major competing conventions clogging the Strip, and plenty of room to breathe at every venue. Tuesday night is the first real social night of the week. The show floor adrenaline is still running when the hall closes at 5 PM, and groups naturally form around dinner before deciding where to go. Because Pizza Expo runs alongside the Nightclub & Bar Show at the same venue, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings have an unusually vibrant energy — the bar and nightlife industry crowd from the Nightclub & Bar Show is out at the same time, which means every venue around the LVCC corridor is buzzing. XS at Wynn Las Vegas is one monorail stop north and draws both convention crowds on shared nights. Drai's is a strong choice for groups who want live performers and a club that feels different from the standard EDM mega-club format — the underground layout and hip-hop programming pairs well with the laid-back Pizza Expo energy. Wednesday night is the last full evening before Thursday's early close, and it tends to be the most relaxed of the three nights: smaller groups, longer conversations at bars, and more willingness to explore. Hakkasan's Ling Ling lounge at MGM Grand is a favorite for that kind of evening — cocktails, comfortable seating, and a sophisticated atmosphere without requiring a commitment to a full nightclub experience. Crazy Horse III covers the groups looking for something different — free entry through our guest list, easy to get to from the LVCC, and popular with the food industry crowd that wants a memorable last night in Vegas.
XS Nightclub
Nightclub
One monorail stop from the LVCC at Wynn Las Vegas. Great for a group night out after a long day on the show floor.
Drai's Nightclub
Nightclub
Underground multi-room club with live hip-hop performances. A fun, energetic vibe perfect for the Pizza Expo crowd.
Crazy Horse III
Gentlemen's Club
Free entry with our guest list. A modern, upscale venue popular with convention groups.
Hakkasan
Nightclub
Five floors of nightlife at MGM Grand. The Ling Ling lounge is perfect for a more relaxed evening.
Skip the Cover Charge
How to Get Free Entry During Pizza Expo
Cover charges at Las Vegas nightclubs typically run $30 to $75 per person during convention weeks, and lines can stretch past an hour. Here is how to skip both.
- 1
Sign Up for the Guest List
Fill out the form at the bottom of this page with your name, phone number, group size, and hotel. It takes less than thirty seconds.
- 2
Get Your Confirmation
You will receive a text message confirming your spot on the guest list along with details about your free guest list entry from your hotel.
- 3
Show Up and Walk In
Your car arrives at the scheduled time. When you reach the venue, give the host your name — you bypass the general-admission line and enter with no cover charge. That is it. No catch, no minimum spend required.
Make the Most of Your Trip
Insider Tips for Pizza Expo Attendees
Balance Your Schedule
Convention days are long and draining. If you plan to go out at night, map out which sessions and booths are must-sees so you can leave the show floor by late afternoon. A short break at your hotel between the trade show and dinner makes a massive difference in your energy level for the evening ahead.
Pick the Right Nights
The first night of Pizza Expo is usually the wildest — everyone has just arrived and the excitement is high. The final night tends to be more relaxed as attendees pack and prepare for early flights. For the best club lineups, Friday and Saturday nights always deliver regardless of the convention calendar.
Recovery Game Plan
Hydration is everything in the desert. Keep a water bottle on you during the trade show and match every cocktail with a glass of water at night. Order room service breakfast or grab a quick bite at your hotel before heading to the venue — skipping breakfast after a late night is a recipe for a miserable afternoon on the show floor.
Book as a Group
Heading out with colleagues or clients? Larger groups get better treatment at every venue in Las Vegas. When you sign up for the guest list, include your full group count so we can arrange a ride that fits everyone and ensure your party walks in together. Groups of six or more can often request reserved seating at no extra cost.
Pool Parties During Pizza Expo
Convention sessions typically wrap by 5 PM. That leaves the perfect window for a pool party before dinner. Las Vegas dayclubs operate March through October with free guest list entry — a popular choice for networking or blowing off steam after a full day of sessions and exhibits.
Gentlemen's Clubs
Strip Clubs During Pizza Expo
Las Vegas strip clubs are a popular after-hours option during convention week. Most offer free guest list entry and complimentary transportation from your hotel — no cover, no minimums.
Sapphire Las Vegas
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Pizza Expo — FAQ
Where is Pizza Expo 2026?
Pizza Expo 2026 is at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The show is held in the LVCC Central Hall and runs alongside the Nightclub & Bar Show at the same venue during the same dates.
What are the Pizza Expo 2026 dates?
Pizza Expo 2026 runs Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26, 2026. Show hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Tuesday and Wednesday, with a shorter close on Thursday at 4:00 PM. Education workshops and competitions have their own schedule running before and during show hours.
Is Pizza Expo open to the public?
Pizza Expo is a trade event for pizza industry professionals — pizzeria owners, operators, managers, suppliers, and foodservice distributors. The general public is not admitted. Certain competition events like the World Pizza Games may have audience viewing opportunities within the show floor. If you work in the pizza or foodservice industry, registration is available through the official Pizza Expo website.
What should I wear to Pizza Expo?
Casual to business casual is the norm for the Pizza Expo show floor. This is a working food industry crowd — jeans, comfortable shoes, and branded restaurant shirts are common and completely appropriate. If you plan to participate in hands-on workshops or competitions, wear clothes you are comfortable getting flour on. Evening attire for nightclubs on the Strip should be smart casual at minimum — most Las Vegas clubs enforce a dress code at the door.
What are the World Pizza Games at Pizza Expo?
The World Pizza Games are one of the most entertaining features of Pizza Expo. Competitions include acrobatic dough tossing (where skilled competitors spin, toss, and catch dough with remarkable skill), fastest pizza making (full pizza from raw dough to cut in the shortest time), largest dough stretch, and the International Pizza Competition (judged on taste, appearance, and technique across multiple style categories including traditional, non-traditional, and pan pizza). The World Pizza Games draw spectators from across the show floor — check the official show schedule for competition times and arrive early for the best viewing.
What equipment and products are exhibited at Pizza Expo?
Pizza Expo covers the full range of products and services for pizzeria operations. Major exhibit categories include commercial pizza ovens (deck, conveyor, wood-fired, and hybrid), dough mixers and prep equipment, refrigeration and cold storage, point-of-sale and online ordering technology, delivery management software, packaging and boxes, ingredients (flour, cheese, sauces, toppings), smallwares, and restaurant furniture and decor. Online ordering platforms, loyalty software, and delivery aggregator services have grown into a major presence as the industry has shifted toward digital. Franchise opportunities and concept licensing are also actively exhibited.
Does Pizza Expo run at the same time as the Nightclub & Bar Show?
Yes — Pizza Expo and the Nightclub & Bar Show are co-located at the LVCC and run simultaneously. Both shows share the Las Vegas Convention Center during the same week. Your Pizza Expo badge does not grant access to the Nightclub & Bar Show exhibits and vice versa, but the two crowds intermingle heavily in the hallways, food courts, and especially in the evenings at Strip venues. It creates a notably social convention week with two complementary food and beverage industry audiences in the same building.
How do I get from the LVCC to Las Vegas Strip nightclubs after Pizza Expo?
The Las Vegas Monorail from the Convention Center station reaches Wynn/Westgate in one stop and continues south to Bally's, Flamingo, and MGM Grand. A single ride or multi-day pass covers most Strip venues efficiently. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is convenient for direct trips — from the LVCC to most mid-Strip nightclubs runs $8–15 and takes under 15 minutes at night. Groups of 4–5 splitting a rideshare makes nightclub access very affordable.
What are the education workshops at Pizza Expo and are they worth attending?
Pizza Expo's education program is widely regarded as among the most practical in the foodservice industry. Workshop topics include dough science and fermentation, oven operations and heat management, menu pricing and food cost control, labor management for pizzerias, social media marketing and online reputation, delivery optimization, and franchise development. Many sessions are led by active pizzeria operators and industry consultants rather than academics — the content is immediately applicable. Some workshops require pre-registration and carry an additional fee; the most in-demand sessions fill in advance, so register early through the official Pizza Expo portal.
What hotels are closest to Pizza Expo at the LVCC?
The Westgate Las Vegas is directly adjacent to the LVCC and is the most convenient hotel for the show. The Renaissance Las Vegas connects via skybridge. For Strip access, Wynn/Encore and the Hilton at Resorts World are the nearest major options, both reachable in one monorail stop. Late March is shoulder season in Las Vegas — hotel rates are more moderate than summer, but Pizza Expo and Nightclub & Bar Show week still drives demand, so book 6–8 weeks in advance for the best availability.
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