Event guide
Why this event is on the calendar
FS/TEC takes place September 23–25, 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Its official description is direct: it is where restaurant innovation meets foodservice technology, with restaurant operators evaluating AI-powered tools, software and operational technology.
Unlike a generic hospitality show, the organizer emphasizes a decision-maker audience: its site says attendees can meet 800-plus executives, 43% at VP level or above, and that 87% have decision-making authority. The 2026 site exposes agenda, speaker and exhibitor sections, but the detailed program was still evolving at the time of research.
Who gets value from it
Restaurant and foodservice operators, CIOs and CTOs, digital and data leaders, product teams, operations executives and vendors serving the restaurant technology stack.
How the day tends to work
Expect three days of conference programming and supplier discovery around restaurant technology, with a strong operator-to-vendor orientation. The stated value is to compare solutions, meet senior foodservice executives and work through real operational issues rather than simply browse a broad hospitality trade show.
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What past editions show
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Organizer sources
Researched from organizer-owned sources. Programs and logistics can change, so confirm registration and venue details before booking travel.
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