MURTEC 2026 Lands in Las Vegas: Practical Tech, Real Strategy, Useful Connections
The restaurant tech community heads to Caesars Palace from March 9-11, 2026. Expect an efficient mix of strategy, hands-on learning and face-to-face dealmaking built for operators, franchise leaders and tech partners.
If you run restaurants, manage a franchise network or build solutions for hospitality, this event is set up to help you cut waste, sharpen decisions and find the right partners-without guesswork.
Event at a Glance
- Event: MURTEC 2026
- Dates: March 9-11, 2026
- Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
- Focus: Restaurant technology, innovation, networking, AI strategy
- Audience: Restaurant leaders, franchise owners, operators, tech innovators, business strategists
- Key Features: Exhibit hall, guided tours, AI Summit, networking, case studies
- Ticket Options: Early Bird, Online, On-Site
Why MURTEC 2026 Matters for Hospitality and Events Pros
MURTEC is built to turn ideas into daily operations: fewer vendor headaches, smoother integrations and teams that know what to do next. It connects operators, tech providers and industry thinkers to speed up real decisions across menus, labor, loyalty, payments and the guest experience.
Every block on the agenda is crafted to save time: learn, meet, validate, then commit. No fluff-just what moves the needle.
Program Highlights
- How to negotiate vendor relationships so deals stick and projects finish.
- Autonomous operations that actually work on the line and in the dining room.
- RTN Tech Standards Lab to simplify integrations and reduce redundancy (Restaurant Technology Network).
- C-Suite briefings on near-term trends, spending priorities and risk.
- AI use cases that speed kitchen throughput and improve scheduling, prep and accuracy.
- The next wave of loyalty and payment systems-and how to implement without disruption.
AI Summit: Strategy Leaders Can Use
On March 11, the AI Summit delivers a focused, one-day program for executives and IT leaders who need clear direction. Expect plain-English fundamentals, risk management, governance basics and frameworks you can put to work in Q2-not theory.
Pre-registration is required. You can add the Summit to your main pass or purchase it separately. For ongoing executive enablement, see AI for Executives & Strategy.
Exhibit Hall, Tours and Curated Matchmaking
The exhibit hall concentrates partners and solutions so you can compare options quickly. Join guided tours by interest area, book 1:1 matchmaking with vetted providers and map tech stacks that align with your goals for labor, margin and guest experience.
This is where you stress-test ideas, validate ROI and leave with a shortlist-plus next steps.
Who Should Attend
- Restaurant owners, franchisors and franchisees
- Operators and ops excellence leaders
- Technology innovators, integrators and solution providers
- Business leaders and strategists focused on growth and CX
If you're upgrading your stack, rebuilding loyalty, improving labor models or pushing digital ordering, you'll find peers solving the same problems-and the partners to help you implement.
For additional practical AI resources specific to hospitality, explore AI for Hospitality & Events.
After Hours and Special Experiences
Keep conversations moving at the "Electric Connections" After Party on March 10-meet the people behind the products and the operators who've already tested them. Inside the expo, the MURTEC Connections Café & Swag Shop gives you a central hub to meet, recharge and grab merch.
Tickets and Registration
- Early Bird Pass: $395 (ends January 30, 2026)
- Online Pass: $595 (ends March 6, 2026)
- On-Site Pass: $795 (available March 9, 2026)
Register early to lock pricing and secure access to the full agenda, tours and matchmaking. If the AI Summit is on your list, reserve a spot before it fills.
Bottom Line
MURTEC 2026 is where restaurant and hospitality leaders get practical playbooks, vetted partners and clear next steps. Three days in Las Vegas can reset your tech roadmap, tighten operations and strengthen guest loyalty-without the guesswork.
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