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Sept. 16 - Sept. 18, 2024 | Grapevine, TX

Where Restaurants and Tech Connect
In today's restaurant scene, technology plays an exceptionally crucial role. Therefore, having the right tools and expertise is essential for the success of your business. Join the leading foodservice technology conference now to stay updated on the latest innovations and build connections with colleagues and potential partners.
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Engaging speakers will share their stories, experiences, data-driven insights, and more during three General Sessions and 24 Innovation Forums. Gain the knowledge and expertise needed to craft a successful business plan.

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70+Speakers
1600+Attendees

Speakers

Dawn
Gillis

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Golden Corral Corp

Jason
Valentine

Chief Strategy Officer
Botrista

Hamed
Mazrouei

Founder and CEO
Milagro

Mike
Repetti

Chief Digital and Technology Officer
The Habit Burger & Grill

Joe
Park

Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Yum! Brands, Inc.

Jeanie
Hornung

Vice President of Convenience Technology Partnerships
Informa Connect Foodservice

Trish
Giordano

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Earl Enterprises

Chris
Keating

Executive Vice President, Conferences
Informa Connect Foodservice

Joe
Guszkowski

Senior Editor
Restaurant Business

Josh
Hogan

Vice President & General Manager, Digital Solutions
WWT Digital

Erick
Willis

BMI Recording Artist

Sean
Thompson

Vice President of Information Technology
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Alicia
Kelso

Executive Editor
Nation's Restaurant News

Nabeel
Alamgir

CEO & Co-Founder
Lunchbox

Dave
Kaprinski

Director of Restaurant Technology
Ascent Hospitality Management

Shaina
Himelstein

Head of Operations Excellence & Technology
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

Ming-Tai
Huh

Head of Food & Beverage, Square
Block, Inc.

Michael
Schatzberg

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Branded Hospitality Ventures

Clinton
Anderson

Chief Executive Officer
Fourth

Joe
Reinstein

Executive Director
Digital Restaurant Association

Shelley
King

Executive Director, Commerce Solutions
NCR Voyix

Jerry
Phillips

Vice President of Technology
Whataburger

Charles
Gray

Chief Revenue Officer
Paytronix

Rakesh
Patel

Head of Product Strategy, Restaurants
Epsilon

Art
Sebastian

CEO
Nexchapter LLC

Jean-Yves
Sabot

Vice President, Business Development
Epsilon

Jeff
Caplan

Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer
Hooter’s of America

Jonathan
Maze

Editor-in-Chief
Restaurant Business

Wei
Manfredi

Vice President, Global Architecture, Data and AI
Mcdonald's

Cameron
Watt

President & CEO
Intouch Insight

Wade
Allen

President
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill

Bindi
Menon

Chief Marketing Officer
Captain D’s

David
Roberts

Chief Information Officer
Cicis Pizza

Jeff
Douglas

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Potbelly

Savneet
Singh

CEO
PAR Technology

Peter
Romeo

Editor-at-Large and Vice President of Content Innovation
Restaurant Business

Robert
Jarvis

Director of IT
Bar Louie

Rachel
Puepke

Vice President Marketing & Merchandising
CEFCO Convenience Stores

Pat
Riley

Vice President, Sales and Marketing
DataDelivers

Jamie
Riley

VP of Information Technology
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.

Dawn
Gillis

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Golden Corral Corp

Chris
White

Senior Director of Inventory and Menu Systems
OTG Management

Emily
Rudin

Vice President- Loyalty Products, Strategy and Growth
Oracle

Paul
Hebert

Director, Enterprise Strategist
Marigold

Brian
Klinger

Senior Strategic Partnerships
Comcast Business

Nikki
Hewitt

Guest Relations Manager
Margaritaville & IMCMV Holdings, Inc

Sam
Oches

Editor-in-Chief
Nation's Restaurant News

Kim
DeCarolis

Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth
Craveworthy Brands

Avi
Goren

Co-Founder and CEO
Marqii

Stephen
Brown

Head of Operations Services
Antares Restaurant Group Ltd

Sean
Thompson

Vice President of Information Technology
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Mark
Hatch

Vice President, Trade Relations
Informa Connect Foodservice

Carl
Nank

Former Vice President of Corporate Operations, Advisory Board
Hi Auto Advisory Board

Sean
Krings

Vice President of Operations & IT
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Andi
Huels

Founding Head of Growth & Partnerships
Vody

Phil
Crawford

Global F&B Head
Adyen

Heather
Dratler

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer
Next Level Burger & Veggie Grill

Sherif
Mityas

CEO
BRIX Holdings

Deborah
Matteliano

Global Head, Restaurant Technology
Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Amanda
Vasquez

Yelp Elite Reviewer

Adam
Ferris

Vice President, North America
Deputy

Drew
Holst

Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Powerhouse Dynamics

Roberto
De Angelis

Chief Experience Officer
BRIX Holdings

Richard
Del Valle

Chief Information Officer
Bojangles

Jimmy
Frischling

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Branded Hospitality Ventures

Joe
Yetter

General Manager, Punchh
PAR

Mitesh
Gala

CEO
Altametrics

Nick
Scaccio

Chief Operating Officer
Paris Baguette

Chris
Padilla

Vice President, Brand Technology
Dine Brands

Kevin
Fish

Senior Vice President, Digital
Wingstop

James
Byrne

Enterprise Director
Crunchtime

Doug
Willmarth

President
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes

Dimitri
Rodin

CEO
Retail Robotics Solutions

Julie
Zucker

Chief Marketing Officer & Partner
Branded Hospitality Ventures

Sash
Dias

Chief Operating Officer & Co-founder
Incentivio

Deena
McKinley

Founder and Chief Strategist
Maverick Marketing Solutions, LLC

Derek
Jones

Customer Advocate
Deputy

Afia
Phillips

Chief Information Security Officer
Little Caesars Enterprises

Robert
Byrne

Senior Director, Consumer Research
Technomic

Jonathan
Maze

Editor-in-Chief
Restaurant Business

Nathan
Hunstable

CISO, VP – IT Infrastructure
CEC Entertainment

Joanna
Fantozzi

Senior Editor
Nation's Restaurant News

Jennifer
Brinker

Vice President of Marketing
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Alex
Donley

Owner
Gioia's Deli

Davide
Macchi

Co-founder and CEO
Due’ Cucina

Drew
Brodnax

Director of Finance
Brinker International

Kevin
Nemeth

Chief Digital Officer
Authentic Restaurant Brands

Joseph
Unger

Brand President and Chief Operating Officer
Gosh Enterprises

Sarika
Attal

Interim Chief Technology Officer
Papa John’s International, Inc.

Amanda
Donley

Owner
Gioia's Deli

Catherine
Roberts

Director, Intelligent Automation
Chick-fil-A

Kate
Bae

Vice President, Platform & Product Strategy
NCR Voyix

Leon
Davoyan

Chief Technology Officer
Dave’s Hot Chicken

Roy
Baharav

Chief Executive Officer
Hi Auto

Lisa
Jennings

Executive Editor
Restaurant Business

Mike
Walsh

CEO
Tomorrow

Jim
Bitticks

President and Chief Operating Officer
Dave's Hot Chicken

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