Exclusive Access: FSTEC Asia 2024
Join the launch edition of FSTEC Asia 2024 in Singapore with exclusive access to sessions on Saladplate
Exclusive Access: FSTEC Asia 2024
Join the launch edition of FSTEC Asia 2024 in Singapore with exclusive access to sessions on Saladplate

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 – 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)

Putting Tech on the Menu: Global and Regional Perspectives

Unlike other regions of the world, Singapore is a birthplace of many technologies and putting them to use is an everyday expectation. In this technology-enabled and forward thinking culture, technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in the industry, both in how operators run their business, and in how they interact with the customer.

10:30am – 11:05am Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
Rob Grimes CEO, International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA),
Loh Lik Peng Director, Unlisted Colection, and
Benjamin Boh Managing Director, McDonald's Singapore

Sponsor Presentation Session – Presented by Mastercard Worldwide

Beyond the Menu: Accelerating Innovation with Data-Driven Insights and Business Experimentation presented by Mastercard

11:05am – 11:25am Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
Aditi Sawhney Senior Vice President, Business & Market Insights, Asia Pacific Mastercard Services

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.

11:25am – 11:55am Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
David Henkes Senior Princial, Technomic, and
Adrien Desbaillets Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder, SaladStop! Group

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

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.

12:50pm – 1:30pm Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
David Henkes Senior Principal, Technomic

Sponsor Presentation Session – Presented by Simplenight

Accelerating Innovation: The Power of Simplenight’s Super App in a Global Digital Landscape

3:00pm – 3:20pm Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
Mark Halberstein Founder & CEO, Simplenight

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, and
Troy Hooper CEO, Hot Palette America and Pepper Lunch Restaurants

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, 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

10:15am – 10:30am Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
Rob Grimes CEO, International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA)

How Pepper Lunch Finally Found a Growth Vehicle in the US and Beyond!

The Pepper Lunch Leaders talk about Growth and What is Next for Their Business

10:25am – 11:05am Singapore (GMT+8)

Speakers:
Jonathan Maze Editor-in-Chief | Moderator, Restaurant Business,
Troy Hooper CEO, Hot Palette and Pepper Lunch, and
Yuto Tago CEO, Hot Palette Asia Pacific and Pepper Lunch Restaurants

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.

11:05am – 11:45pm 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

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