MARCH 2026

IFSA Conference 2026
Table To Tech - The Future of Foodservice.

With new ideas, technology and consumer expectations continuing to shape the future of foodservice, staying informed has never been more important. Table to Tech brings together industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers for a day of insight, discussion and networking on 31 March 2026 at Mullingar Park Hotel.

This year’s theme is entitled “Table to Tech – the Future of Foodservice” and the conference promises to “unite foodservice professionals, innovators and marketing experts under the theme ‘The Future of Foodservice’.”

The conference will be looking at future trends and elements that may affect the sector, such as AI, as well as devoting plenty of time to the role and evolution of sustainability in the industry.

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Who should attend?
• Foodservice Suppliers
• Manufacturers and Operators
• Distributors / Wholesalers
• Café Owners
• Hoteliers
• Revenue Managers
• Trade Publications
• Facilities Managers
• Restaurateurs
• Trade Bodies
• Chefs
• Marketers
• Anyone invested in the future of the sector

Ticket Price

• IFSA Member & Invited Client : €150.00 + VAT for two people

• Individual: €100 + VAT pp for 1st Person or additional individual members
• Non Member Registration (Regular) : €125 + VAT pp
• Trade Association Group Rates Available. Contact [email protected]​

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What's Included in Your Delegate Ticket

Your delegate ticket to the Table to Tech IFSA Conference 2026 includes a full day of insights, ideas and connections shaping the future of foodservice — plus great food and time to network.

• Keynotes from industry-leading speakers, including Doug McMaster (Silo London) and Simon Stenning (Strategic Advisor & Futurist).
• Panel discussions on what’s next — sustainability, energy transition, AI, automation and smarter operations.
• Insights across key themes like market resilience, operational efficiency, waste reduction and sustainable sourcing.
• Networking with the foodservice community, from suppliers and operators to chefs, hoteliers, restaurateurs and marketers.
• Catering included, with a sit-down meal as part of the day.

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Explore the 2026 Conference Programme

This year’s keynote sessions bring together two of the most influential voices shaping the future of foodservice.
Doug McMaster, founder of the world-renowned zero-waste restaurant Silo, will deliver a bold perspective on sustainability and systems change. Meanwhile, futurist Simon Stenning will take you inside tomorrow’s dining landscape — revealing the trends, behaviours and innovations set to redefine eating out. 

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Panel Discussion 1: From Challenge To Opportunity: Hotel & Restaurant Leaders Discuss The Future

• Zero-Waste Leadership: Lessons for the Irish Foodservice Sector
• Voices of Irish Restaurants: Growth, Challenges, & Innovation
• On the Frontline of Irish Foodservice: Lessons from a Restaurateur

Panel Discussion 2: Staying Afloat & Prospering Together The Green Imperative: Why Sustainable Foodservice Is No Longer Optional

• Rethinking Energy: How Foodservice Can Cut Carbon & Costs
• The Energy Transition: What It Means for Foodservice & Hospitality
• Closing the Loop: How Biodigesters Are Transforming Foodservice

Panel Discussion 3: Paid to Pollute? Feeding Ireland In A System Built To Fail

• Climate Cocktail Club
• Scalable Nature-Based Decarbonisation Solution: Supporting Regenerative Farming & Carbon Markets With Science-Backed Data.
• Sustainable Food SystemsWaste into Value

Panel Discussion 4: Tech on the Menu: Ai, Automation, & The Future Of Foodservice Operations

• From Data to Decisions: Practical AI Applications in Foodservice
  
• The Future of Foodservice Waste into Value
  
• Automation in Action: What Drones Mean for Foodservice Margins

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Mullingar Park Hotel
Tuesday 31st March 2026

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