Sponsors

Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) is the original dedicated kiosk company. We were founded in 2002 to design, build, and deploy effective, profitable kiosk programs, combining business strategy and use of advanced technologies to maximize every deployment's likelihood of success. More than two decades later, CTS has built and installed kiosks in 34 countries on 4 continents.

Digi Ventus delivers fully managed connectivity for automated retail, kiosks, and unattended environments. With secure, resilient networks, proactive monitoring, and rapid issue resolution, Digi Ventus helps minimize downtime, streamline operations, and ensure always-on performance for self-service deployments at scale.

Rips & Co. Vending is a modern sports and trading card company bringing the excitement of the hobby directly to consumers through automated retail machines. Located in high-traffic retail locations, our machines provide convenient access to sought-after sports cards, TCG products, and new releases. Our mission is to make collecting more accessible, exciting, and convenient for collectors everywhere.

Burroughs is the largest independent full lifecycle service provider in North America for unattended self-service technology, robotic automation systems, payment and transaction automation, and connected IoT devices. With over 139 years of experience, Burroughs is your trusted service partner for providing digital-first service and support across your entire technology fleet, regardless of location or device type.

International Retail Group (IRG), founded by retail executive and thought leader Linda Johansen-James, is a global consulting firm specializing in automated retail, AI, customer experience, and retail technology. With over 25 years of experience overseeing 1,000+ automated locations and $1.7 billion in sales, IRG helps retailers, brands, and property owners launch, scale, and optimize innovative retail strategies. The firm bridges technology and human connection to create scalable, future-ready retail experiences that drive growth and enhance customer satisfaction.

MishiPay powers modern checkout for leading US retailers through Self-Checkout Kiosks, mPOS, and Scan & Go layered onto a retailer's existing POS, no rip-and-replace. In the US, Avolta (HMSHost) runs MishiPay across 47 airports and 167 devices. Globally live across 2,000+ stores, 35+ brands, and 18 countries, MishiPay helps enterprise retailers likeCarter's, Event Network, Walmart etc. cut queues, lower opex, and boost basket size.

Otter Trusted by over 100,000 restaurant locations globally, Otter is the leading operations platform for multi-channel orders. Otter unifies digital and physical storefronts by seamlessly integrating with dozens of restaurant applications, delivery channels, and POS systems. By consolidating order management, financial reconciliation, real-time analytics, and system uptime, Otter helps enterprise operators maximize channel profitability, reduce operational friction, and scale efficiency.

Tech 2 Success is vending & convenience services' leading technology expert, providing digital marketing, e-commerce, cloud hosting, cybersecurity and pantry maintenance solutions to industry leaders for over a decade. OptConnect Wireless Solutions simplify the complex process of designing, deploying, and managing cellular IoT solutions - anywhere in the world, at the lowest total cost.

T-ROC is the operating layer behind automated retail. One partner for location strategy, kiosk and smart-vending deployment, commissioning, first fill, warehousing, replenishment, merchandising, break-fix and repair, preventative maintenance, and uptime reporting through our Retail360 platform. Founded in 2000, hardware-neutral by design, we support 2,000+ machines nationwide with 800+ W-2 technicians, 100+ secured service vans, 34 warehouses and 90% U.S. population coverage.

Vendekin is reimagining unattended retail through smarter machines, intuitive consumer interfaces, payments, VMS and AI-led intelligence. From modernizing existing vending fleets to enabling next-generation automated retail experiences, Vendekin helps businesses improve consumer engagement, use real-time data to operate smarter and scale efficiently. Its technology today powers over one million transactions every week across markets globally.

Appetronix, builds fully autonomous robotic restaurants that cook made-to-order meals with zero on-site employees, 24/7. A perfect fit in any real estate that has a captive audience for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner.

Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) designs and manufactures advanced semiconductors that connect and power the modern world. Every day, our engineers create new technologies that enhance and shape the future of computing to enable new possibilities for every automated retailing customer we serve. Learn more at intel.com.

ATM Marketplace is the world’s only site dedicated exclusively to news and information about the ATM industry, focusing on payment technology, banking trends and regulatory issues.

Digital Signage Today is the world’s premier news and information site dedicated exclusively to the digital signage marketplace.

Fast Casual is the global online leader for news, analysis, blogs and research in the worldwide fast casual restaurant industry.

Food Truck Operator was launched in 2017 to meet the needs of the thriving food truck industry. The site covers industry trends and news, profiles business owners, and explores the technologies and tools available to help operators grow their businesses.

Kiosk Marketplace is the world’s #1 news site dedicated to the self-service and kiosk industries, with additional focus on mobile payments and digital signage.

Pizza Marketplace is the premier online destination for C-level pizza executive leadership seeking cutting-edge intelligence for their multi-unit restaurant concepts.

QSRweb delivers fast-breaking news, features and analysis on the quick-service restaurant industry.

Retail Customer Experience supports retailers with news and best-practice insights that increase sales and loyalty through an enhanced customer experience.

Vending Times provides news and information for companies that provide merchandise vending services, refreshment services, industrial foodservice and recreational services.