Technology decisions are reshaping daily operations in restaurants and bars. On 29 and 30 September 2026 London hosts Restaurant & Bar Tech Live 2026 at ExCeL, a trade show focused on hospitality technology.
This piece summarises who attends, what types of vendors exhibit and how to structure commercial prospecting across the two days.
Practical information for Restaurant & Bar Tech Live 2026
The show runs for two days at ExCeL London. The format concentrates suppliers and content on a single exhibition floor to facilitate side by side comparisons of platforms and hardware. Registration and program details are available on the official site.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
Exhibitors include providers of next gen point of sale systems, booking platforms, back of house software, robotics and payments. The exhibitor list features both established vendors and emerging brands across hardware, software and service categories, enabling buyers to assess integration and commercial terms in one place.
Program and notable speakers
The conference schedule covers more than 200 seminars and over 60 hours of content. Named speakers and contributors include representatives from Harri, Apicbase, Wolt and Lloyds Merchant Services among others. Sessions address payments, guest experience technologies, automation and operational efficiency.
Key figures
Published show statistics indicate 15,000 hospitality buyers and approximately 600 exhibitors. Those numbers concentrate decision makers and suppliers during the two-day format, making it efficient for comparing solutions and securing commercial discussions.
How to plan B2B prospecting at the show
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Preselect targets. Use the exhibitor directory to shortlist vendors that match your technical and commercial requirements. Schedule meetings in advance to secure time with key suppliers.
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Set clear meeting goals. For each meeting define what constitutes a successful outcome, such as technical compatibility, pilot terms or a clear next step.
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Prioritise live demos. Choose stands that can demonstrate products in action to speed up evaluation and shortlist providers for trial deployments.
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Staff with complementary roles. Bring one technical and one commercial person to each meeting to resolve queries and negotiate terms on site.
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Capture agreements. Record decisions and agreed next steps immediately and schedule follow ups with responsible contacts and dates.
Final note and official link
For operators and suppliers working on payments, reservations, automation or staff management, Restaurant & Bar Tech Live 2026 gathers relevant vendors and insight in a condensed timetable. Plan your meetings and objectives before you travel to make the two days productive. Full program and registration are on the official site http://www.restauranttechlive.co.uk.
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