September 23–25, 2026
Grapevine, TX
230
FSTEC | Foodservice Technology Conference & Showcase 2026 is a trade show in Grapevine, TX with approximately 230 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
FS/TEC helps operators stay ahead with sessions covering topics such as utilizing AI, cybersecurity, loyalty programs and customer data, and the latest tech innovations. The event features a dynamic agenda and top-notch speakers, exclusive insights delivered over three days, expert sessions, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest industry research and innovations.
FS/TEC draws 800+ top executives, including 43% at VP-level or higher, with 87% of attendees holding decision-making authority.
Registration is completed online through the event's official registration portal. Pricing shown is for the Operator pass — an individual who works for a restaurant or noncommercial foodservice operation (e.g., healthcare, college/university, or military).
Operator registration costs $49 before July 25, 2026; $79 between July 25 and September 22, 2026; and $99 onsite.
FS/TEC has been the premier event for over 30 years, bringing forward-thinking restaurant operators together with cutting-edge technology. The event is billed as a legacy of innovation with 30 years of driving restaurant technology forward. The 2025 edition was held in Kissimmee, FL, before the show moved to the Dallas–Fort Worth area for 2026.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
1501 Gaylord Trail
The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center sits on the shores of Lake Grapevine, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is one of the largest event venues in the Dallas area. The hotel offers roughly 490,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, 1,814 newly renovated guest rooms, and 127 newly renovated suites, along with its lakeside event venue, the Glass Cactus. The property features 89 distinct event spaces and meeting rooms. Additional on-site amenities include four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums, four award-winning restaurants and bars, the Relâche Spa, and a fitness center, plus a seasonal 10-acre outdoor water park.
On-site self-parking and valet parking are available at the Gaylord Texan (fees apply and are subject to change). Published rates have listed self-parking at $25 plus tax and valet at $45 plus tax. Overnight parking typically includes in/out privileges. Note that daily and hourly rates can vary, so confirm current pricing with the venue at the time of the event.
The nearest airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which is the closest airport to the Gaylord Texan, located approximately 6.0 miles from the property. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, so plan for a taxi, rideshare, rental car, or private transfer for the short trip from the airport. Rideshare services operate throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, and the City of Grapevine also operates a local shuttle serving designated Grapevine locations.
The Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center itself serves as the host hotel, with more than 1,800 guest rooms on site, making it the most convenient option for conference attendees. Because the resort is adjacent to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, numerous additional hotels are located within a short drive in the Grapevine/DFW Airport area, including:
Historic Downtown Grapevine and Grapevine Mills, both about 2 to 3 miles away, also offer nearby lodging and dining.
FS/TEC 2026 takes place September 23–25, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, near Dallas.
FS/TEC is the Foodservice Technology Conference & Showcase, a premier event held for over 30 years where restaurant operators connect with cutting-edge technology providers. Over three days, attendees discover new solutions, meet industry executives, and tackle real-world operational challenges.
The event is designed for restaurant operators and noncommercial foodservice professionals, senior executives, and technology suppliers. It draws 800+ top executives, with 43% at VP-level or higher and 87% holding decision-making authority.
Registration is done online. Operator passes cost $49 before July 25, 2026, $79 between July 25 and September 22, 2026, and $99 onsite. Sponsor and supplier registration types are handled separately, with sponsors using a company-specific invitation code.
FS/TEC 2026 features 70+ expert speakers in AI and restaurant technology and the industry's largest food tech show floor with 230+ technology providers. Sessions cover topics such as AI, cybersecurity, loyalty programs, customer data, and the latest innovations.
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