Foodservice Innovation Zone NRF

By | August 26, 2023

Foodservice Innovation Zone

The Kiosk Association is an official sponsor for the upcoming Foodservice Innovation Zone being produced at NRF 2024.  We are exhibiting in the main show at 1602 (entrance lower level).

The retail, grocery, convenience and restaurant industries are constantly innovating to meet consumer expectations and stay ahead of the latest trends. Adding dining and upscale foodservice has become a focus for retailers as they seek to increase consumer dwell time and sales. Whether it’s full-service dining, fresh gourmet food or a pre-ordered meal, how food is “delivered” and experienced continues to evolve.
At NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, attendees will step into the future at the Foodservice Innovation Zone, an interactive exploration of the technologies and innovations that are transforming the customer foodservice experience.

This interactive experience will feature:
  • 50+ food tech-focused booths
  • A stage with sessions led by industry leaders and innovators
  • Celebrity chef appearances
  • Six immersive activations that put you hands-on with the technologies and innovations necessary to provide a future-forward customer-centric restaurant and retail foodservice experience

Technology so good you can taste it

The expanded Foodservice Innovation Zone features new immersive activations created by collaborations between retailers and their solution partners.
Activations will consist of:

  • Center of the Plate/Restaurant Tech
  • Convenience Store
  • Non-Traditional Foodservice/Grab & Go
  • Vending
  • Drive-Thru
  • Robotics
  • Command Center

These future-forward activations will let you experience the customer journey and show you how to transform your front and back-of-house operations.

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Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions