The hospitality and catering tech & CSR show

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

to celebrate FHT's 10th anniversary!

EXHIBITORS

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VISITORS

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CONFERENCES

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STARTUPS

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THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY HAS EVERYTHING IT NEEDS TO SUCCEED!

Welcome to FOOD HOTEL TECH!

Food Hotel Tech showcases all the latest innovations for professionals in the hotel and restaurant industry, helping them accelerate their sustainable and digital transformation so they can meet the new expectations of customers and staff and improve their margins.

Exhibitors, startup village, conferences, and networking: discover the best innovations at FHT, enjoy a comprehensive overview of digital and eco-friendly tools, and benefit from expert advice and feedback from professionals.

See you on March 31st & April 1st, 2027, at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles Hall 7.1!

ADVISORY BOARD

AWARDS

INNOVATION AWARD

The cream of innovation gathered on one stage for energetic pitches that paint a complete picture of the near future of the hotel and restaurant industry.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

STARTUP AWARD

Even before the awards, this selection is a success in itself because it gives start-ups the opportunity to present their solutions and products to a packed room.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

INNOVATION AWARD : CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

The Innovation Award: Customer Experience, a new award for the 2025 edition, recognized solutions that improve customer interaction.

★ WINNER 2026 ★

INNOVATION AWARD : CUISINE CONNECTÉE

Innovation Award: Connected Kitchen, awarded at the Kitchen & Tech Moment, is dedicated to technologies optimizing kitchen management;

★ WINNER 2026 ★

45 Pitches Innovations

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

Discover the Innovation Pitches!

Food Hotel Tech

30 Guided Tours

Thematic pathways designed as smart shortcuts to help groups and visitors discover, in the shortest possible time, the solutions that truly match their business challenges.

Discover 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

PARTNER EXHIBITORS

K31

H43

J37

L55

ALL EXHIBITORS

REPLAYS 2026

Opening Keynote

Opening keynote – Christophe Gaschin, CEO, Groupe Bertrand

TikTok, the engine of the new traveler journey, with Bruno Maltor

Bruno Maltor, Influenceur – plus de 2 millions de followers
Benjamin Guillemet, Vertical Director – Services – TikTok

Developing 360-degree leaders: a driver of transformation in hospitality

Julia Dionisi, Chief Operating Officer Europe – PARIS SOCIETY

AI applied to hospitality: beyond the hype, what are the truly useful applications in 2026?

David Poprawka, Innovation Strategist – Hospitality – Infor Nicolas El Hakim, Président des Restaurateurs Ile-De-France Pôle d’Excellence du Tourisme – UMIH ILE DE FRANCE Céline Gaubert, COO – Best Western International Grégory Derderian, Chief Digital Officer – Big Mamma Group Guilain Denisselle, Rédacteur en chef – Tendance Hôtellerie

The future of hospitality: innovations, trends and new customer expectations

Alban Ruggiero, Fondateur – JOST HOTELS
Leslie Johns, Fondatrice de Triple B – Big Media
Fabrice Collet, Ex-Directeur Général – 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…) – Président Leaders Club France
Thomas Ramon, Client Solutions Manager Travel, Education & Entertainment – META
Aurore Begue, VP Leaders Club Marketing et Communication, Restauratrice – Leaders Club France

ALL REPLAYS

SOLUTIONS

Flagship innovations

Kitchenists attending the show

Cybersecurity

BACK-OFFICE

The back office is crucial to the smooth operation and profitability of hospitality and restaurant businesses. Managing inventory, staff, finances, and equipment is important for customer satisfaction. Poor management leads to financial losses and a decline in service quality. Technology has become essential to maintaining healthy competition. Businesses that implement innovative and effective back-office strategies can gain a competitive advantage and offer a superior customer experience.

FRONT-OFFICE

Front office services are essential to the hospitality and restaurant industry, managing reservations, orders, and payments. Centralized purchasing reduces costs and improves efficiency, while online systems enhance the customer experience and ensure accurate billing. Efficient procedures lead to fast and accurate service, setting the standard for excellence in hospitality.

MARKETING

Marketing is crucial for hotels and restaurants today in order to remain competitive. Challenges for businesses include finding and satisfying customers, creating a memorable experience, managing social media and reviews, and standing out with the 4 Ps. However, success in marketing has significant rewards. Through creativity and understanding customer desires, businesses can differentiate themselves and attract more customers than ever before. Hard work and dedication can help hotels and restaurants become unforgettable destinations for visitors from around the world.

Human Resources and Training

Success in the hospitality industry depends on staff training and management. Improving online training and hiring competent candidates promotes growth. Payroll and benefits administration is essential for staff retention. Improving working conditions and compensation strategies attracts and retains the best talent, leading to maximum profitability.

SALES

Technology is transforming the hospitality and restaurant industry with tools such as cash registers, 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 customer service and experience.

TECH KITCHEN

Technology in the kitchen is of great interest to the hospitality industry, improving productivity, quality, and customer experience. It enables better inventory management, optimizes preparation times, and ensures consistency in dishes thanks to connected equipment and automated systems. These technologies also promote food safety, reduce waste, and offer solutions tailored to new consumer expectations, such as personalization and speed of service.

DATA

The use of data is becoming increasingly important in the hospitality and restaurant industry, thanks to Big Data, customer experience personalization, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence. These technologies enable companies to better understand customer behavior, offer personalized offers and services, and automate certain customer service and sales processes. The growth of data technologies is an important catalyst for innovation in the hotel and restaurant industry.

CUSTOMER EXPERIANCE

To succeed in the competitive hospitality industry, offering innovative services tailored to customer expectations is essential. Exceptional customer experiences build customer loyalty and differentiate venues from their competitors. To achieve this, it is important to offer quality products and services, friendly staff, and personalized service tailored to customers’ needs and preferences. In short, the customer experience is a key factor for success that must be treated with the utmost importance.

AI

In a sector as competitive as hospitality and catering, artificial intelligence is becoming an essential strategic lever. It enables establishments to optimize their operations, enhance the guest experience, and respond more effectively to new consumer expectations. With AI, professionals can personalize recommendations, automate time-consuming tasks, improve booking management, and anticipate guest needs. It also helps increase profitability by streamlining inventory management, human resources, and energy consumption. In a market where speed, personalization, and quality of service are key…

CSR

CSR is a major issue for the hotel and restaurant industry. Customers prefer responsible companies, which can also save energy and reduce their environmental impact while improving working conditions and contributing to local development. CSR is therefore a way for companies in the hotel and restaurant industry to improve their long-term economic performance and contribute to sustainable development.

ALL SOLUTIONS