International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York

Stepping over the edge: How technology is changing the landscape of restaurants

Customer interaction with restaurants is changing; web3 technology is at the forefront of this change. With the rise of NFTs and the metaverse, restaurants are starting to think about how they can use these new technologies to their advantage leading to a more interactive and engaging dining experience for guests. After participating in this session, attendees will be able to understand what a NFT is, how it is being used and how any sized restaurant can participate using this technology; understand what cryptocurrencies are, the relevancy and how they can provide value to a customer as a form of payment and understand what the metaverse is, how it can help their business and experience the capabilities of it in person.