As technology's role in the restaurant expands beyond the traditional stack, innovative brands are deploying autonomous tools to solve complex physical and logistical challenges. This session explores two distinct, high-impact case studies in how emerging tech is redefining the operational standard:

• Case Study 1: Real-Time Intelligence in the Kitchen. Jack Ahrens (Kura Sushi USA) dives into how IoT, edge computing, and computer vision are being utilized to monitor assembly and order accuracy in real-time—protecting margins and ensuring quality at scale.
• Case Study 2: The Final Mile in the Sky. Leon Davoyan (Dave’s Hot Chicken) shares the roadmap behind their recent drone delivery pilot, exploring the strategic ROI, the logistical hurdles, and the future of autonomous off-premise fulfillment.

Join us for a practical look at how these non-traditional technologies are moving from experimental concepts to essential operational assets.