CARRE Foundation Desk
Location: Ballroom Pre-FunctionGrand prize drawing tickets are available, benefiting the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry campaign, whose goal is to end childhood hunger in America by connecting kids in need with nutritious food; teaching their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals; and engaging the public to make ending childhood hunger a national priority. Choose to CARRE and donate today!
Opening General Session
Location: Executive BallroomWith so many third-party partners embedded in running a restaurant---delivery companies, loyalty vendors, online ordering platforms, reservation systems, workforce management tools, etc.---data on customers, labor and more is flying in more than ever. But with data running through outside vendors first, who really owns that data? This panel will discuss data ownership, as well as how data is parsed out and protected, touching on the construction of agreements to make sure the right information is captured and shared.
Content Director, Foodservice | Moderator
Winsight Media
Chief Operating Officer
National Restaurant Association
Chief Executive Officer
BRIX Holdings
Technology Advisor
Branded Strategic Hospitality
Businesses can’t afford to be complacent in the face of rapid technological innovation. Some of the most disruptive and world-changing innovations were invented in someone’s garage, while the world remained unaware of the next big thing. Having spent the past five years developing cutting-edge technologies for Google, Cohen explores what emerging technologies are poised to change the ways we live and work, and what they mean for your business.
Founder & CEO | Author
Jigsaw
Technology Showcase
Location: Grand BallroomAs you settle in and gear up for a great conference, plan to join FSTEC's Technology Showcase and be one of the first to check out every booth in action. Discover some of the industry's latest innovations, mingle with peers and help us kick off FSTEC 2018 in style with an exciting Welcome Reception complete with food, drinks and great conversation!