ORLANDO Fla. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
Leyden was the keynote speaker at the conference, which ran Feb. 4-7 at the Orange County Convention Center here and featured educational presentations, technology exhibits and receptions. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
The conference began with roundtable discussions hosted by the National Restaurant Association’s Management Information Systems Executive Study Group. It ended with the presentation of previously announced awards and a discussion involving representatives of the winning companies. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
Participating in the winners’ panel were Delaney Bellinger of Yum! Brands Inc., representing Yum’s Pizza Hut division, Chris McGlothlin of Domino’s Pizza Inc., Patti Reilly White of Darden Restaurants Inc., Alan Stukalsky of Church’s Chicken, David Weick of McDonald’s Corp., and Glenn West of Papa John’s International Inc. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
Leyden said of the transition to the 21st century: “Nothing seems normal. Not the economy, not politics, not the weather.” He added, “We’re on the cusp of something fundamentally different.” —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
He said the interconnectivity provided by the Internet, the power of computers, and the number of educated people in the United States and abroad means there are better tools with which to tackle this recession than were available during The Great Depression. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
FS/TEC is produced and managed by Nation’s Restaurant News with Robert N. Grimes of Accuvia. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
NRN publisher Tom Larranaga observed that “smart CEOs, smart CIOs and smart business leaders see technology as a strategic imperative in challenging times like these.” —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
“They know that while postponing a rollout may lead to a short-term savings, it can just as easily lead to a longer-term competitive disadvantage,” he added. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.
FS/TEC’s founding sponsor is MICROS Systems Inc.; its corporate sponsors are PAR and Radiant Systems Inc. Epson America Inc., HyperActive Technologies Inc. and XPIENT Solutions LLC are affiliate sponsors. —“Tectonic technological shifts” are aiding America in its “transformational moment in history,” futurist author Peter Leyden told attendees to the 14th annual International Foodservice Technology Exposition & Conference, or FS/TEC.