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In this TechBytes Event Spotlight, Rob Grimes welcomes Emily Nordee-Rogers, Head of Content for Informa Connect’s restaurant and foodservice conferences for a preview of FSTEC 2026, coming to the Gaylord Texan from September 23–25. They explore how restaurant technology conversations are shifting from AI hype toward real-world ROI, data strategy, operational efficiency, and balancing automation with human hospitality. Emily also previews FSTEC’s educational sessions, Marketplace, new Intelligence Stage, industry-leading suppliers, and keynote speakers. From AI and voice technology to economics and customer experience, this episode explores the trends and solutions restaurant leaders should be watching as they prepare for what’s next.
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