The Industry Group and Kiosk Association to Highlight Restaurant Automation at NRA Show 2026

The Industry Group will present a comprehensive technology showcase at the National Restaurant Show (NRA), taking place May 16–19 at McCormick Place, Chicago, in the North Building at Booth #5829. The exhibit will feature solutions focused on restaurant automation, AI-driven ordering, and accessibility.

Organized in partnership with the Kiosk Association, the showcase will demonstrate a shift from standalone hardware to integrated, infrastructure-level digitization for restaurant operations. The booth will highlight the use of edge computing, including Intel-powered platforms, as the foundation for modern restaurant automation. Technologies on display will include AI age verification and conversational voice ordering.

Key technology highlights at Booth #5829 include:

- High-performance hardware from Pyramid Computer, featuring self-order kiosks designed for high-volume quick-service environments.

- Universal accessibility solutions from Vispero / JAWS for Kiosk, demonstrating screen-reading technology for blind and low-vision guests in compliance with ADA standards.

- Secure infrastructure from SiteKiosk, presenting a software stack for unattended digital signage and kiosk management.

- Conversational AI from URway, featuring natural-language voice-ordering systems.

- Identity and compliance technology from MyCheckr, displaying AI-based age verification for automated restricted-item sales.

The exhibit will also focus on Intel-powered edge infrastructure, including Core Ultra series processors, to demonstrate real-time AI workloads without reliance on cloud-only solutions.

In-person briefings and strategy sessions will be available with Craig Keefner and technical experts from the partner network. Topics include ADA and accessibility strategy for national rollouts, the transition from traditional point-of-sale systems to AI-integrated self-service, and securing software stacks in unattended retail environments.

Additional information and meeting scheduling for the NRA Show are available at https://kioskindustry.org/nra-national-restaurant-show/.