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!
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CONFERENCES
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They are talking about Food Hotel Tech…
THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY HAS EVERYTHING IT NEEDS TO SUCCEED!
https://youtu.be/BsYQo4j3-dc
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.
Sponsored by Sodexo.
★ 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.
Sponsored by Food Service Vision & BPI France.
★ WINNER 2026 ★
INNOVATION AWARD : CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
The Innovation Award: Customer Experience, a new award for the 2025 edition, recognized solutions that improve customer interaction.
Sponsored by L’Hôtellerie-Restauration.
★ WINNER 2026 ★
INNOVATION AWARD : CUISINE CONNECTÉE
Innovation Award: Connected Kitchen, awarded at the Kitchen & Tech Moment, is dedicated to technologies optimizing kitchen management;
Sponsored by Grandes Cuisines & Gira.
★ WINNER 2026 ★
Food Hotel Tech
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
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REPLAYS 2026
https://youtu.be/DWZAVPI5J5E
Opening Keynote
Opening keynote – Christophe Gaschin, CEO, Groupe Bertrand
https://youtu.be/rdKDrBaXI2s
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
https://youtu.be/WIIvRajM73Q
Developing 360-degree leaders: a driver of transformation in hospitality
Julia Dionisi, Chief Operating Officer Europe – PARIS SOCIETY
https://youtu.be/qgCU_Zs_cxM
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
https://youtu.be/rdKDrBaXI2s
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
https://youtu.be/WIIvRajM73Q
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
SOLUTIONS
https://youtu.be/aYDEFZPLeN8
Flagship innovations
https://youtu.be/h3ysKFVp3uk
Kitchenists attending the show
https://youtu.be/JPERCcCMzN8
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.
VISITORS QUOTES
This is the place to be!
It saves a lot of time to come to the trade show, where you can meet lots of people.
A highly beneficial trade show!
An event not to be missed!
Thank you to Food Hotel Tech for highlighting all these wonderful projects!
If you want to know what’s happening in hotel technology, this is the place to be.
A true market leader.
If you are a restaurant owner or hotelier, you cannot afford to miss this trade show.
Food Hotel Tech is truly a must-see event, and I eagerly await it every year.
The Food Hotel Tech trade show is a gem, it’s super dynamic!
Jonathan Jablonski – CEO & Founder, Factory & Co et Président, Leaders Club
THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY HAS EVERYTHING IT NEEDS TO SUCCEED!
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