Damola Adamolekun, the new CEO of Red Lobster, is known for his ability to drive growth and innovation, as seen in his tenure at P.F. Chang's. He is one of Fortune's "100 Most Powerful Business Leaders," and is now steering Red Lobster's epic turnaround, bringing his background in private equity, strategic investment, and operational leadership to bear on the economic, logistical, and technological challenges faced by so many restaurant brands
Christopher-Thomas Moore, SVP and Chief Digital Officer at Domino's, brings transformative QSR leadership to the MURTEC stage. With a truly inspiring record of driving digital excellence, "CTM" has led vibrant and resonant e-commerce strategies and groundbreaking loyalty and retail technology innovation teams. Join us for insights on leading digital transformation and leveraging technology to enhance customer loyalty from one of the most influential voices in restaurant technology.
MURTEC XR Experience Zone
Step into the MURTEC XR Experience Zone on the show floor and discover Magicgate’s innovative AR/VR/XR solutions designed for the restaurant industry. Explore immersive technologies that enhance staff training, improve customer engagement, and transform restaurant operations. From VR training simulations to interactive AR marketing and data visualization, these solutions are designed to deliver practical, real-world results.
Pre-registration for this experience is required, and you must be registered for MURTEC to participate.
At MURTEC 2025, we're focusing on all the ways experience matters. From your guests to your teams, and everything in between.
Plus, dedicated education halls feature the topics that matter to your experience.
QSR Education Zone
From automation to personalization strategies and beyond, this is where quick-service operators connect with experts and gain insights that will enhance speed, accuracy, and guest experience.
Full Service Education Zone
Full-service operators will discover tools and strategies to enhance kitchen efficiency, drive guest loyalty, and deliver unforgettable dining moments, taking home transformative insights the balance technology with brand mission.
Disruption Zone
This is where you'll find ideas that are shaping the future of restaurants. Get effective start-today strategies from trailblazing brands.
MURTEC is Where Restaurants and Technology Meet.
DISCOVER how your peers are using new strategies to drive revenue.
UNLOCK new avenues for customer engagement and loyalty.
CONNECT with innovative providers and explore the latest solutions.










Ascent Hospitality Management / Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers
VP, Learning and Development / President
10-Minute Interviews on the All-New Exhibit Hall Stage
Want to hear about the latest ideas from technology solution providers? Want to get right to their best ideas and walk away with a fresh perspective? Us too! Check out the all-new Solution Stage in the MURTEC Exhibit Hall for 10-minute MURTalks -- taking place during dedicated network breaks on Tuesday, March 11.
Start-Up Alley: Innovation at the Heart of MURTEC
From its new location inside the MURTEC exhibit floor Startup Alley offers an up-close look at 15 emerging technologies poised to transform the restaurant landscape. Dubbed MURTEC's "crown jewel" this dynamic space showcases a juried-in collection of cutting-edge solutions from innovative startups.
But that's not all! RTN's restaurant judged will evaluate these 15 semi-finalists and choose three to compete live for your vote at MURTEC in the Start-Up Alley finale!
Hot New Solutions Vie for Your Vote!
RTN's Ring of Fire competition brings innovative new solutions from established technology companies to the MURTEC stage for a live pitch competition. Join the fun on March 11th, hear about smoking hot new technologies, and cast your vote for the winner!
Check out RTN finalists live pitch at MURTEC 2025!
Honoring Restaurant Technology Superstars
Celebrate innovation and recognize outstanding contributions from seasoned innovators and emerging talent with the Top Women and Rising Star in Restaurant Technology Awards. These awards shine a spotlight on women driving progress in the industry. Honor a trailblazer or rising star who's shaping the future of restaurant technology and submit your nomination today!
Honorees will be announced LIVE on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.