8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
 
 
Registration Open
 
 
9:30 AM - 10:50 AM
 
 
One2One Connections | Networking Session
 

This is your chance to stay in the “power seat” at your own branded table while sponsors move around the room for 6-minute, one-on-one meetings. You’ll have the opportunity to discuss your key priorities, hear from solution providers whose capabilities match your priorities, and quickly gauge potential mutual interest for deeper follow-up conversations at your convenience.
As a thank-you for participating, you’ll receive a complimentary hotel stay for Sunday night, along with coffee and a light breakfast to kickstart your Monday.
Participation is required to receive the hotel night, and space is limited.

Open to restaurant operators and select sponsors. Pre-registration required.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
 
 
MURTEC TopGolf Outing
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Disruption Zone
MURTEC University
Optimizing Omnichannel
Peter Wiley

Learn how Hot Head Burritos transformed its ordering and management solutions with game-changing intelligent platform integration.

 

Full Service Education Zone
MURTEC University
Unlocking Employee Performance With Training Tech
Jason Lechner Felicia White

Foodservice is a people-to-people business, and the latest workforce training technologies are empowering teams and driving results. We explore cutting-edge tools and strategies to streamline employee onboarding, enhance skill-building, and improve retention of your most valuable asset: your people.

 

QSR Education Zone
MURTEC University
Effective Automation
Leon Davoyan Toby Malbec

Dave’s Hot Chicken’s has grown from a parking lot pop-up to a vibrant restaurant chain. Dave’s CTO shares how innovative tools like robotic arms, smart kiosks, and digital menu boards can revolutionize automation in quick-serve restaurants.

2:20 PM - 3:00 PM
Disruption Zone
MURTEC University
Leveraging Real-Time Data
Clark Matthews Meredith Laurans

Dive into best practices for collecting, analyzing, and acting on data-driven insights to help every type of restaurant make smarter decisions on inventory, labor, customer preferences, and more. 

Open to restaurant operators and workshop sponsors.

Full Service Education Zone
MURTEC University
Back of House Optimization
Hanson Li

From labor shortages to supply chain issues, today’s full-service restaurants face unprecedented challenges. We’ll explore cutting-edge solutions for optimizing inventory, labor, and kitchen workflows while maintaining the high quality that customers expect.

Open to restaurant operators and workshop sponsors.

QSR Education Zone
MURTEC University
Personalizing the Guest Experience
Kevin Bentley Chris Demery Bryan Myers

Discover how to redefine the guest experience as tech leaders from top brands share how they’re harnessing guest data, enhancing engagement, and building loyalty through personalized service. 

Open to restaurant operators and workshop sponsors.

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
 
 
Networking & Coffee Break
 
 
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
 
 
Opening Remarks & Keynote: How Domino's Dominates Digital
 

Christopher Thomas-Moore, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Domino’s, brings transformative QSR leadership to the MURTEC stage. With a truly inspiring record of driving digital excellence, “CTM” has led vibrant and resonant e-commerce strategies and groundbreaking loyalty and retail technology innovation teams. Join us for insights on leading digital transformation and leveraging technology to enhance customer loyalty from one of the most influential voices in restaurant technology.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
 
 
Welcome Party: Exhibits, RTN Start-Up Alley & Networking
 
 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
 
 
Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
 
 
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
 
 
Registration Open
 
 
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
 
 
Morning Remarks
 
 
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
 
Daymond John Keynote
Daymond John
 
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
 
 
Exhibits Open / Networking Break with Daymond John
Daymond John
 
10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Disruption Zone
 
Ring of Fire Live Competition
 

Get a front-row seat to the future of restaurant technology! Restaurant tech providers face off in a high-energy pitch slam competition to showcase game-changing tools and ideas, with judges and audience members deciding who takes home the top prize. 

Full Service Education Zone
 
Maximize Your Customer Relationship Management Tools
Dave Harris Aaron Abramoff Robyn Kesler

CRM is only as powerful as the strategic thinking of the seasoned pros who use it. Learn from the experts how to leverage data, refine guest engagement, and drive meaningful results for your restaurant.

QSR Education Zone
 
How Chick-Fil-A Supercharges Throughput and Profits
 

Learn from the inspiring journey of a Chick-fil-A franchisee who climbed the ranks to learn essential leadership principles including innovative approaches to improving throughput, optimizing team performance, and delivering top-tier guest experiences. 

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
 
 
Upgrade Cybersecurity to Meet New Threats
 

As bad actors become more sophisticated, staying ahead of attacks is essential for protecting data, operations, and reputation. Learn about the essential cybersecurity trends, tools, and strategies for securing your POS systems, defending against ransomware, and protecting sensitive data. 

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
 
 
Top Women In Restaurant Technology & Rising Star Awards
 

MURTEC celebrates the remarkable leaders and trailblazers who are shaping the future of the restaurant technology space and the rising stars who represent the next generation of industry leadership. This engaging session is a must for anyone who’s passionate about innovation.

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
 
 
Networking Lunch
 
 
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Disruption Zone
 
Disruptive Solutions & Business Models Interactive Workshop
 

This highly interactive workshop is designed for forward-thinking operators. Collaborate with industry innovators and early adopters to explore cutting-edge solutions and brainstorm new approaches to today’s toughest challenges. 

Open to restaurant operators and workshop sponsors.

Full Service Education Zone
 
Full-Service Interactive Workshop
 

Dive into this hands-on session designed exclusively for full-service professionals! Collaborate with fellow operators and tech developers in a dynamic environment to tackle industry challenges and unlock innovative solutions. 

Open to restaurant operators and workshop sponsors.

QSR Education Zone
 
QSR Interactive Workshop
 

Join your fellow QSR professionals as operators collaboratively ideate with tech developers in a highly interactive session that will deliver a critical take-home to-do list.

Open to restaurant operators and workshop sponsors.

2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
Disruption Zone
 
How to Streamline RFPs With RTN's Standards
Skip Kimpel Christopher Sebes

At last! We’ll share a step-by-step guide through best practices for more efficient, transparent, and effective requests for proposals, fueled by the Restaurant Technology Network’s standards. Whether you’re a restaurant operator or technology provider, this session will enlighten and empower you and your team.

Full Service Education Zone
 
Guest Engagement & Table Management
Kelly Macpherson Nadav Solomon

Learn how  technology tools like AI, mobile apps, and real-time data can help create and enhance the kind of personalized interactions that keep full-service guests satisfied and coming back. 

QSR Education Zone
 
2025 Economic Outlook for Restaurants
 

What are the economic trends shaping the restaurant industry in 2025? A renowned Harvard economics professor breaks down factors such as labor and consumer trends to help you stay resilient and thrive in the year ahead. 

3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
 
 
Exhibits Open /Coffee & Networking Break
 
 
 
 
Exhibits Open / Coffee & Networking Break
 
 
4:10 PM - 4:40 PM
 
 
Red Lobster Rising
 

Damola Adamolekun, the new CEO of Red Lobster, is known for his ability to drive growth and innovation, as seen in his tenure at P.F. Chang’s. He is one of Fortune’s "100 Most Powerful Business Leaders," and is now steering Red Lobster's epic turnaround, bringing his background in private equity, strategic investment, and operational leadership to bear on the economic, logistical, and technological challenges faced by so many restaurant brands. 

4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
 
 
RTN's Start-Up Alley Final Showdown
 

The stage is set for the ultimate pitch-off! Watch as the most promising tech start-ups in the restaurant industry showcase their solutions to a panel of expert judges in a high-energy session where innovation and opportunity take center stage.
 

5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
 
 
Exhibits Open & Networking Reception
 
 
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
 
Registration Open
 
 
8:15 AM - 9:00 AM
 
 
Breakfast / Exhibits Open
 
 
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
 
 
Fresh Data & Top Takeaways: HT's 2025 Restaurant Technology Study
 

Kick off your day with a data-driven interactive session packed with insights from HT’s 2025 Restaurant Technology Study. We’ll share key findings, trends, and predictions and engage in dynamic discussions with peers and experts, exploring how these insights can power your business.
 

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
 
 
Coffee & Networking Break
 
 
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
 
 
Insights From Award-Winning Tech Leaders
 

This special closing session features insights from MURTEC’s award winners as they share their journeys, challenges, and the strategies that have driven their success. This will be an engaging dose of inspiration and key takeaways to take back home! 
 

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
 
 
Featured Closing Session
 

Details coming soon!

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
 
 
Closing Remarks
 

Details coming soon!

Damola Adamolekun, the new CEO of Red Lobster, is known for his ability to drive growth and innovation, as seen in his tenure at P.F. Chang's. He is one of Fortune's "100 Most Powerful Business Leaders," and is now steering Red Lobster's epic turnaround, bringing his background in private equity, strategic investment, and operational leadership to bear on the economic, logistical, and technological challenges faced by so many restaurant brands 

Christopher-Thomas Moore, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Domino's, brings transformative QSR leadership to the MURTEC stage. With a truly inspiring record of driving digital excellence, "CTM" has led vibrant and resonant e-commerce strategies and groundbreaking loyalty and retail technology innovation teams. Join us for insights on leading digital transformation and leveraging technology to enhance customer loyalty from one of the most influential voices in restaurant technology. 

2025 Education Experiences

MURTEC University

For the restaurant operator seeking hands-on tech insights, these deep-dive seminars offer practical strategies and real-world guidance from industry experts.
 

Content for Your Sector

  • QSR Education Zone
  • Full Service Education Zone
  • Disruption Zone 

All-New Solution Stage

In the heart of the MURTEC exhibit hall, the solution stage spotlights cutting-edge solutions and real-world applications.