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AT-THE-SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Innovative Foodservice Solutions on Display in FS/TEC Exhibit Hall Scores of innovative technology applications for the restaurant industry took center stage at  FS/TEC in the Exhibit Hall. In addition to the latest software and hardware from more than 80 exhibitors, FS/TEC featured a Technology Innovation Center showcasing advances that are anticipated within the industry in the future.
FS/TEC's program also generated excitement with a keynote address by noted technology forecaster Daniel Burrus, followed by a panel discussion with leading technology executives. Andy Ford, of NOBLE Communications & CultureWaves, also explored the impact of technology  on behavior before moderating a panel of restaurant CEOs and COOs.
The inspiration for new foodservice technology was explored during the CIO Panel. Robert N. Grimes of Accuvia was the moderator. The panelists included Tamy Duplantis, Potbelly Corp., Chicago; David Kaufman, Aramark Corp., Philadelphia; Przemyslaw Poppe, AmRest Holding, Warsaw, Poland; and Gary Trobaugh, Papa Murphy’s International Inc., Vancouver, Wash. Click here to see video highlights from the session.
A breakout session on lowering the cost of POS ownership drew a large crowd as presenters Jeff Gengler, Rock Bottom Restaurants, and Lou Grande, RARE Hospitality, shared best practices in this crucial cost containment area.
Another program winner was the Table Talk Roundtable session where leading technology experts met face-to-face with participants to examine issues of concern to them. With numerous tables and facilitators, Table Talk offered unique opportunities to share problems and discuss solutions.
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Don't Miss FS/TEC 2009 Co-Located with The NAFEM Show!
FS/TEC 2009
February 5-7, 2009
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Check back for more updates on this premier event for foodservice technology!
What Do You Say? – FS/TEC Style
Attending FS/TEC 2008 in Grapevine, Texas, were the producers of “What Do You Say,” a new Nation’s Restaurant News video program in which we put one question to three people and share with you what they share with us. Get a flavor for some of the sights and sounds of the latest International Foodservice Technology Exposition, or FS/TEC, and hear what some leading industry technology professionals say when we ask them, “What Do You Say?” about a timely topic.
Click here to hear what they said.
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