The Tech & CSR trade show
Hospitality & Foodservice

Join us on March 31 and April 1, 2027 • Paris Expo Hall 7.1

to celebrate FHT’s 10th anniversary!

Exhibitors

230 +

Visitors

8700 +

Conferences

36 +

Startups

50 +

Food Hotel Tech in the media...

The hospitality industry has everything it needs to succeed!

Welcome to FOOD HOTEL TECH!

Food Hotel Tech showcases the latest innovations for hospitality professionals, helping them accelerate their sustainable and digital transformation, meet the changing expectations of customers and staff, and improve their margins.

Exhibitors, a startup village, conferences and networking: discover the best innovations at FHT, explore a full range of digital and eco-friendly tools, and benefit from expert advice and insights from industry professionals.

Join us on MARCH 31 & APRIL 1, 2027 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Hall 7.1!

ADVISORY BOARD

AWARDS

INNOVATION AWARD

The very best of innovation comes together on one stage for high-energy pitches offering a full view of the near future of hospitality and foodservice.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

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STARTUP AWARD

Even before the awards are announced, being selected is an achievement in itself: it gives startups the chance to present their solutions and products to a packed audience.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

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INNOVATION AWARD: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

The Customer Experience Innovation Award, introduced in 2025, recognized solutions that improve customer interaction.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

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INNOVATION AWARD: CONNECTED KITCHEN

The Connected Kitchen Innovation Award, presented as part of Kitchen & Tech Moment, recognizes technologies that optimize kitchen management.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

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Food Hotel Tech

45 Innovation Pitches

45 exhibitors, 45 ideas set to reinvent hospitality and foodservice: AI, customer experience, connected kitchens, CSR, recruitment, automation, data, loyalty… In partnership with Gira, 10 Minutes Hotels and hostin media.

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Food Hotel Tech

30 Guided Tours

Themed routes designed as smart shortcuts, helping groups and visitors quickly discover solutions tailored to their business needs.

Explore the Guided Tours!

PAST SPEAKERS

Solenne Ojea-Devys

Directrice générale

Okko

Gilles Maillet

Business Director

Philippe Jean

Directeur Général

DelArte

Arnaud Cabanis

Regional General Manager - France & Southern Europe

TikTok

Denny Imbroisi

Chef

Imbroisi Conseils

Alexis Thiebaut

Influenceur

Le Paris d'Alexis

Carole Colin Kjaer

Senior Vice President - Strategy, Marketing & Digital, Comex member de Sodexo Live!

Sodexo Live!

Victor Lugger

Fondateur

Big Mamma

Christophe Gaschin

Directeur Général

Groupe Bertrand

Jean-David Sarfati

Actionnaire, membre du conseil d’administration et CEO des marques Noto et Casa Amor.

Moma Group

Siddhartha Chatterjee

Chief AI Officer

Club Med

Nicolas Maynard

SVP AI & Data Science

Accor

Julia Dionisi

Chief Operating Officer Europe

PARIS SOCIETY

Pierre Chomet

Chef Propriétaire

Restaurant Ambos

Jonathan Jablonski

Co-founder Infinite Holding (Factory & Co, Italian Queen…)

Président Leaders Club France

All speakers

EXPOSANTS PARTENAIRES

PREMIUM PARTNERS

10 YEARS SPONSORSHIP

All Exhibitors

REPLAYS 2026

Opening keynote

Opening keynote — Christophe Gaschin, Chief Executive Officer, Bertrand Group

TikTok: Driving the New Traveler Journey, with Bruno Maltor

Bruno Maltor, Influencer — over 2 million followers
Benjamin Guillemet, Vertical Director – Services, TikTok

Developing 360° leaders: a catalyst for transformation in hospitality

Julia Dionisi, Chief Operating Officer, Europe — PARIS SOCIETY

AI in hospitality: beyond the buzz, what practical applications will make a difference in 2026?

David Poprawka, Innovation Strategist — Hospitality, Infor
Nicolas El Hakim, President of Restaurateurs Île-de-France, Tourism Excellence Division, UMIH Île-de-France
Céline Gaubert, COO, Best Western International
Grégory Derderian, Chief Digital Officer, Big Mamma Group
Guilain Denisselle, Editor-in-Chief, Tendance Hôtellerie

The future of hospitality: innovations, use cases and evolving customer expectations

Alban Ruggiero, Founder, JOST HOTELS
Leslie Johns, Founder of Triple B, Big Media
Fabrice Collet, Former Chief Executive Officer, B&B Hotels

New communication tools for restaurateurs and hoteliers

Gilles Maillet, Business Director, META
Jonathan Jablonski, Co-founder, Infinite Holding (Factory & Co, Italian Queen…); President, Leaders Club France
Thomas Ramon, Client Solutions Manager, Travel, Education & Entertainment, META
Aurore Begue, VP of Marketing and Communications, Restaurateur, Leaders Club France

All replays

SOLUTIONS

Key innovations

Kitchen designers exhibiting at the show

Cybersecurity

BACK OFFICE

Back-office operations are essential to the success and profitability of hospitality and foodservice businesses. Managing inventory, staff, finances, and equipment is key to customer satisfaction. Poor management leads to financial losses and lower service quality. Technology has become essential to staying competitive. Businesses that adopt innovative, effective back-office strategies can gain a competitive edge and deliver a better customer experience.

FRONT OFFICE

Front-of-house service is essential in hospitality and foodservice, handling reservations, orders, and payments. Centralized purchasing cuts costs and improves efficiency, while online systems enhance the customer experience and ensure accurate billing. Effective procedures lead to fast, accurate service and set a high standard for hospitality.

MARKETING

Marketing is essential for hotels and restaurants to stay competitive today. Businesses face challenges such as finding and satisfying customers, creating memorable experiences, managing social media and reviews, and standing out through the 4 Ps. Yet successful marketing brings significant rewards. By being creative and understanding what customers want, businesses can set themselves apart and attract more customers than ever. Hard work and dedication can help hotels and restaurants to…

HR & TRAINING

Success in hospitality and foodservice depends on staff training and management. Better online training and hiring qualified candidates support business growth. Payroll and benefits administration are essential to retaining staff. Improved working conditions and compensation strategies attract and retain top talent, helping maximize profitability.

SALES

Technology is transforming hospitality and foodservice through tools such as point-of-sale systems, online ordering, and delivery. These tools increase sales, efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction, but require staff training and financial investment. Despite the initial costs and training, technology improves service and the customer experience.

KITCHEN TECH

Kitchen technology is highly relevant to hospitality and foodservice, improving productivity, quality, and the customer experience. Connected equipment and automated systems help manage inventory, optimize preparation times, and ensure consistent dishes. These technologies also support food safety, reduce waste, and meet changing customer expectations for personalization and faster service.

DATA

Data is becoming increasingly important in hospitality and foodservice through big data, personalized customer experiences, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence. These technologies help businesses understand customer behavior, offer tailored products and services, and automate some sales and customer service processes. The growth of data technology is a major driver of innovation across the hospitality and foodservice industries.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

To succeed in a competitive hospitality industry, businesses must offer innovative services that meet customer expectations. Exceptional customer experiences build loyalty and set venues apart from competitors. This means providing quality products and services, friendly staff, and personalized service that reflects each customer’s needs and preferences. Customer experience is a key driver of success and deserves close attention.

AI

In such a competitive hospitality and foodservice sector, AI is becoming an essential strategic tool. It helps businesses optimize operations, improve the customer experience, and respond more effectively to changing expectations. AI enables professionals to personalize recommendations, automate time-consuming tasks, manage reservations more effectively, and anticipate customer needs. It can also improve profitability by making inventory management and other processes easier…

CSR

Corporate social responsibility is a major issue for hospitality and foodservice. Customers prefer responsible businesses, which can also save energy and reduce their environmental impact while improving working conditions and supporting local development. CSR can help hospitality businesses improve long-term economic performance while contributing to sustainable development.

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