FSTEC Asia 2024
The launch edition of FSTEC Asia held in Singapore alongside FHA-HoReCa from 22 – 25 October 2024 merges foodservice and hospitality with innovative tech solutions for the Asia market. Explore cutting-edge products, attend educational sessions, and engage with industry leaders and tech innovators. This event offers valuable networking opportunities and insights into the latest trends, helping you stay ahead in the industry. Join us to gain a competitive edge in hospitality and foodservice technology.
Loh Lik Peng
Director,
Unlisted Collection
Carolyne Canady
Chief Development Officer,
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Chris Keating
Executive Vice President, Conferences,
Informa Connect Foodservice
David Henkes
Senior Principal,
Technomic
David McKillips
CEO and President,
CEC Entertainment
Jim Bitticks
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Dave’s Hot Chicken
John Iannucci
CEO,
Mas Mex
Jonathan Maze
Editor-in-Chief,
Restaurant Business
Leon Davoyan
Chief Technology Officer | Global Expansion Strategist,
Dave’s Hot Chicken
Rida Hachem
Founder/CEO,
Sandwich Factory International LTD
Rob Grimes
CEO,
International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA)
Troy Hooper
CEO,
Pepper Lunch
Zerrick Pearson
CIO,
Five Guys Enterprises
Adrien Desbaillets
Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder,
SaladStop! Group
Opening Session, Welcome Remarks & Panel Discussion
10:15am – 11:15am Singapore (GMT+8)
23 October 2024 – Wednesday
Opening Session, Welcome Remarks & Panel Discussion
10:15am – 11:15am Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Chris Keating Executive Vice President, Conferences, Informa Connect Foodservice,
Rob Grimes CEO, International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA), and
Troy Hooper CEO, Pepper Lunch
Sponsor Presentation Session – Presented by Mastercard Worldwide
11:05am – 11:25am Singapore (GMT+8)
East Meets West – Hot Asian Concepts Exploding in the US
Fast growing restaurant brands in the US go head-to-head with Restaurant Business Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Maze to talk about their big international plans for 2025 and beyond, and why technology is a pinnacle driver in growth!
12:15pm – 12:45pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Jonathan Maze Editor-in-Chief | Moderator, Restaurant Business, and
Troy Hooper CEO, Pepper Lunch
Technomic Global State of the Industry
Technomic will provide a current state of the global restaurant landscape including market forecasts, technology innovation and leading chain performance data. The session will explore what’s now and what’s next in global trends and changing consumer behavior and attitudes.
12:45pm – 1:30pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
David Henkes Senior Principal, Technomic
Sponsor Presentation Session – Presented by Simplenight
3:00pm – 3:20pm Singapore (GMT+8)
CEO v CEO An Executive Exchange Session – The Balance of Technology and Operations when Building a Brand on a Global Scale
This session will feature two top restaurant leaders who will interview each other to address some engaging questions about their businesses and discuss important industry hot topics around a common topic theme.
3:20pm – 3:50pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
David McKillips CEO and President, CEC Entertainment
The Intersection of Health, Wellness and Technology with SaladStop! CEO Adrien Desbaillets
SaladStop! is on a mission to build a food solution for the future through accelerated investments into technology, food sustainability, and ingredient traceability. With the goal to empower the next generation to make healthier and more conscious choices, they're on track to become Asia's leading personalized nutrition company through human-centric, tech-enabled growth, building on their locally sourced, sustainable-first approach to the market. In this session hear how they are delivering better customer journeys through elevated technology and an online experience by leveraging their O2O (online-to-offline) model and multi-brand system.
4:00pm – 4:30pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
David Henkes Senior Princial, Technomic, and
Adrien Desbaillets Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder, SaladStop! Group
Breaking Bread – Technology Trends in Global Handheld Concepts
Discover how these restaurant leaders in the sandwich & burger space are reshaping the future of convenience through cutting-edge technologies like AI, omnichannel integration, and advanced data analytics.
4:00pm – 4:30pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Zerrick Pearson CIO, Five Guys Enterprises,
Rida Hachem Founder/CEO, Sandwich Factory International ltd., and
Jonathan Maze Editor-in-Chief | Moderator, Restaurant Business
How Dave’s Hot Chicken Crossed the Road
The Dave’s Hot Chicken team will share their path to success with technology being a key driver in brand growth! Hear the inside scoop on their unique origin story and tech evolution!
4:30pm – 5:00pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Chris Keating Executive Vice President, Conferences | Moderator, Informa Connect Foodservice,
Jim Bitticks President and Chief Operating Officer, Dave's Hot Chicken,
Carolyne Canady Chief Development Officer, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and
Leon Davoyan Chief Technology Officer, Dave’s Hot Chicken
24 October 2024 – Thursday
Opening Session & Welcome Remarks
10:00am – 10:30am Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Chris Keating Executive Vice President, Conferences, Informa Connect Foodservice, and
Rob Grimes CEO, International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA)
Industry VIP Fireside Chat with Pepper Lunch
The Pepper Lunch Leaders talk about Growth and What is Next for Their Business
10:30am – 11:00am Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Jonathan Maze Editor-in-Chief | Moderator, Restaurant Business, and
Troy Hooper CEO, Pepper Lunch
Technomic Global State of the Industry
Technomic will provide a current state of the global restaurant landscape including market forecasts, technology innovation and leading chain performance data. The session will explore what’s now and what’s next in global trends and changing consumer behavior and attitudes.
11:10am – 11:55pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
David Henkes Senior Principal, Technomic
Hot Topics on Technology
Trend Talk with Open Audience Q&A
3:05pm – 3:45pm Singapore (GMT+8)
Speakers:
Jonathan Maze Editor-in-Chief | Moderator, Restaurant Business, and
David Henkes Senior Principal, Technomic
